Tier 1 101-200

Avert

To prevent, avoid, or turn away (such as eyes or thoughts).

Incidental

Not essential; minor.

Dubious

Doubtful or uncertain.

Illuminate

To brighten or bring light to.

Recant

To retract or take back a statement.

Nebula

A diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas.

Atrophy

Wasting away of tissue; gradual decline from disuse.

Astute

Wise; mentally sharp.

Evince

To show or demonstrate clearly.

Exemplars

Excellent examples of something.

Corrode

To gradually wear away, especially by chemical action.

Placate

To mollify, soothe, or pacify.

Advocate

To support or speak in favor of.

Cajole

To persuade through flattery or promises.

Propagate

To broadcast or transmit information.

Conventional

Traditional and widely accepted.

Emulate

To imitate, rival, or try to equal.

Opaque

Cannot be seen through; indirect or obscure.

Desiccate

To thoroughly dry out; to preserve by removing moisture.

Usurp

To seize power or rank without legal authority.

Precarious

Dangerous, risky, or unsteady.

Deterrent

Something that discourages or prevents action.

Lofty

Very high; elevated in character.

Frugality

Thrift; economy; avoiding waste.

Culpable

Guilty; deserving of blame.

Heresy

An opinion contrary to popular belief or accepted religion.

Illusory

Deceptive; not real.

Garrulous

Extremely talkative or verbose.

Sporadic

Intermittent; occurring at irregular intervals.

Malicious

Evil, cruel, or spiteful.

Buttress

To support, reinforce, or strengthen.

Whimsical

Fanciful, capricious, or based on sudden decisions.

Dogmatic

Expressing rigid, unyielding opinions.

Enmity

Ill will, hatred, or active hostility.

Repudiate

To reject, disown, or publicly renounce.

Reprimand

To reprove severely or rebuke.

Prodigal

Wasteful; spending resources recklessly.

Corroborate

To confirm, support, or make more certain.

Comprehensive

Broad; thorough; including nearly everything.

Exacerbates

Makes a problem or situation worse.

Charlatan

A trickster, fraud, or conman.

Disparity

A significant difference or inequality.

Vacate

To empty or leave unoccupied.

Devise

To plan, invent, or think up.

Exact (verb)

To demand and obtain by force.

Compile

To collect and assemble information or data.

Misanthrope

One who hates or distrusts humankind.

Innovation

A new method, idea, or product.

Subordinate

Occupying a lower rank; inferior or submissive.

Surfeit

An overabundance or excessive amount.

Complementary

Serving to complete or balance something else.

Disquiet

To disturb, agitate, or make uncomfortable.

Incontrovertible

Definite, undeniable, and indisputable.

Accessible

Easy to approach, enter, or obtain.

Compliance

The act of conforming, yielding, or obeying rules.

Alleviate

To lessen, ease, or mitigate pain or severity.

Ineffable

Too great or intense to be expressed in words.

Mimicry

Imitation or copying of behavior or appearance.

Engendered

Caused, produced, or stimulated.

Fecundity

Fertility; fruitfulness; productivity.

Elegy

A poem or song expressing lamentation for the dead.

Quell

To soothe, calm, or suppress.

Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty, art, or taste.

Labyrinth

A complicated maze or highly complex situation.

Obliterated

Wiped out; completely destroyed.

Erroneous

Incorrect or mistaken.

Bequeath

To leave property or assets to someone in a will.

Meander

To follow a winding course, or wander aimlessly.

Evenhanded

Impartial, fair, and unbiased.

Incongruous

Out of place; inconsistent or not fitting.

Abate

To lessen, weaken, or diminish in intensity.

Esteemed

Highly respected; honored.

Meticulous

Extremely careful, precise, and detailed.

Effervescence

Liveliness; high-spirited enthusiasm.

Egotism

Conceit; talking excessively about oneself.

Undermine

To weaken, subvert, or compromise.

Remorse

Deep guilt and regret for wrongdoing.

Torpor

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

Depravity

Moral corruption; wickedness.

Superficial

On the surface only; lacking depth.

Slavish

Unoriginal; blindly imitative; like a slave.

Relegate

To demote or assign to a lower position.

Depose

To remove from office or power.

Apocryphal

Fictitious, mythical, or of doubtful authenticity.

Discriminating

Showing refined judgment, or showing bias.

Levity

Lightness of manner; lack of seriousness.

Lampoon

To mock, satirize, or ridicule.

Execute

To carry out a plan, or to put to death.

Manifestation

An outward demonstration or indication of presence.

Coercion

The use of force or threats to compel action.

Digression

A temporary departure from the main subject.

Antediluvian

Extremely ancient; before the biblical flood.

Saturate

To soak thoroughly or fill completely.

Aviary

A large enclosure or cage for keeping birds.

Insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; bland.

Exonerate

To clear from blame, guilt, or accusation.

Reprehensible

Deserving severe disapproval or blame.

Expound

To explain a theory or idea in detail.

Expedite

To hasten or speed up a process.

Raucous

Harsh, unpleasant, disorderly, or boisterous.