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acquiesce
accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest.
abash
make someone feel embarrassed or disconcerted.
abdicate
formally give up a position, power, or responsibility.
aberrant
deviating from what is normal or expected.
abhor
regard with disgust and intense dislike.
aboriginal
native; existing in a place from earliest times.
abscond
leave secretly and suddenly, often to avoid arrest or obligations.
absolve
free someone from guilt, blame, or responsibility.
abstract
existing as an idea or concept rather than a concrete form.
abysmal
extremely bad or appalling.
accentuate
make something more noticeable or prominent.
accolade
an expression of praise or an award of honor.
accomplice
a person who helps another commit a crime.
accost
approach and address someone boldly or aggressively.
accrue
accumulate or be added over time (e.g., benefits, interest).
balk
hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply.
ballistics
the science of the motion and behavior of projectiles.
bane
a cause of great distress, annoyance, or ruin.
banter
playful, teasing, light-hearted conversation.
bask
lie or relax in pleasant warmth or enjoy favorable attention.
bastion
a stronghold or fortified place that defends something.
bedlam
a scene of uproar, confusion, or chaos.
begrudge
resent someone for having something or give reluctantly.
belated
coming later than expected or desired.
belittle
make someone or something seem less important or significant.
benchmark
a standard or point of reference for comparison.
benefactor
a person who gives help or financial support.
benign
gentle; not harmful or threatening.
biennial
occurring every two years.
blasphemy
disrespectful or irreverent speech or action toward the sacred.
cache
a hidden storage place for valuables or provisions.
cacophony
a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
calamity
a disastrous event causing great loss or distress.
callous
emotionally hardened; insensitive to others' feelings.
candor
frankness; openness and honesty in expression.
capitalism
an economic system based on private ownership and profit.
capricious
unpredictable; subject to sudden changes of mood or behavior.
captivate
attract and hold someone's attention completely.
carcinogenic
having the potential to cause cancer.
carnage
widespread slaughter or extensive destruction.
cascade
a small waterfall or a series of things occurring in succession.
catacomb
an underground burial place with passages and chambers.
catalyst
something that precipitates or accelerates a change.
catharsis
emotional release that brings relief or renewal.
cavalier
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissively arrogant.
de facto
existing in reality or practice though not legally established.
debacle
a sudden and complete failure or collapse.
debauchery
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
debilitate
make someone or something weak or feeble.
debunk
expose the falseness or hollowness of an idea or belief.
decadence
moral or cultural decline marked by excessive indulgence.
decimate
destroy or remove a large proportion of something.
decipher
decode or interpret something obscure or difficult to understand.
defeatist
showing acceptance of failure or a resigned attitude.
deference
respectful submission or yielding to another's judgment.
definitive
conclusive and authoritative; final.
deity
a god or goddess; a divine being.
delectable
highly pleasing, especially to the taste; delicious.
deliberate
done intentionally and with careful consideration.
delineate
describe or portray something precisely; outline.
eccentric
unconventional or odd in behavior or style.
edifice
a large, impressive building.
effervescent
bubbly or lively in personality or appearance.
egalitarian
promoting equal rights and opportunities for all.
egocentric
self-centered; viewing everything in relation to oneself.
elicit
draw out or provoke a response or reaction.
elixir
a supposed magical or medicinal cure-all.
emaciated
abnormally thin and wasted from hunger or disease.
emancipate
free someone from legal, social, or political restrictions.
emasculate
weaken or deprive of strength, power, or vigor.
embezzle
steal money entrusted to one's care.
embroil
involve someone deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
emigrate
leave one's country to live in another.
endemic
regularly found among particular people or in a certain place.
engross
absorb all the attention or interest of.
enigma
a mysterious or puzzling person or thing.
fabrication
a falsehood or something that has been made up.
facade
the front of a building or a deceptive outward appearance.
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
facsimile
an exact copy or reproduction.
faction
a small, organized dissenting group within a larger group.
fatalist
someone who believes events are fixed and humans cannot change them.
fathom
understand something deeply after thought.
flippant
not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical.
fibrous
composed of or containing fibers; stringy and tough.
fervor
intense and passionate feeling.
fidelity
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief; loyalty.
filibuster
a long speech used to delay legislative action.
finagle
obtain something by cleverness, trickery, or manipulation.
fleece
swindle or cheat someone out of money or valuables.
gaffe
an embarrassing mistake or social blunder.
galore
in abundance; plentiful.
gaudy
extravagantly bright or showy, often tastelessly so.
gaunt
extremely thin and bony, often from suffering or age.
genesis
the origin or beginning of something.
genial
friendly and pleasant.
genocide
the deliberate killing of a large group, especially of a particular ethnic group.
gesticulate
make gestures, especially dramatic ones, to emphasize speech.
glib
fluent but insincere or shallow.