membean words 2 (200)

seldom

If you ... see someone, you see that person rarely or not often.

egotistical

An ... person thinks about or is concerned with no one else other than themselves.

instigate

When you ... something, you start it or stir it up, usually for the purpose of causing trouble of some kind.

repository

A ... is a safe place, such as a chest or storage area, to keep possessions or other objects.

dispel

When you ... a thought from your mind, you cause it to go away or disappear; when you do the same to a crowd, you cause it to scatter into different directions.

resource

A ... is something that you can use to help you do something, such as wood to build a house, sunlight to create energy, or money to create a business.

judge

When you ... something, you figure it out or make a choice about it.

eclipse

When one person ... another's achievements, they surpass or outshine that person in that endeavor.

stereotype

A ... is a customary way of thinking about a particular group of people that is narrow-minded and often faulty.

proverbial

Something that is ... is very well-known, famous, or known for its wisdom.

jubilant

When you are feeling ..., you are very happy or highly joyful about something.

infinite

Something ... has no end or any limits at all.

contribute

When you ... to something, such as a good cause, you give money or help to it.

abolish

If someone in authority ... a law or practice, they formally put an end to it.

mature

Someone who is ... has grown fully in all ways as a person.

criticism

... is the finding of fault with people because their actions are thought of as wrong or bad in some way.

similar

Something that is ... to something else is almost or nearly like it—but not quite the same.

destruction

The ... of something is the causing of so much damage to it that it cannot be fixed.

taint

To ... is to give an undesirable quality that damages a person's reputation or otherwise spoils something.

adamant

When a person is ... about an opinion they have, they remain very determined about it and do not yield to anyone's attempt to change it.

metropolitan

A ... area contains a very large city.

terrestrial

The word ... refers to living or growing on land; it can also refer to planet Earth as a whole in comparison with other planets.

Fidelity

... towards something, such as a marriage or promise, is faithfulness or loyalty towards it.

habit

A ... is something you're used to doing over a long period of time.

dilapidated

A ... building, vehicle, etc. is old, broken-down, and in very bad condition.

eloquent

When you speak in an ... fashion, you speak beautifully in an expressive way that is convincing to an audience.

terror

If you feel ..., you feel great fear or are very scared of something.

adage

An ... is an inherited saying or phrase that has been historically used to express a common experience.

enormous

Something that is ... is huge, giant, or very big.

habitat

A ... is a place where living things exist, such as the desert, ocean, or forest.

negotiate

When you ... with another person, you are trying to reach an agreement of some kind; you are usually doing business or trying to solve a problem.

transparent

If something is ..., such as a window or a glass, you can see through it.

abridge

If you ... a book or play, you make it shorter by making cuts to the original.

enthrall

If something ... you, it makes you so interested and excited that you give it all your attention.

transmit

When something is ..., it is sent from one place to another, such as information being sent from one computer to another.

vile

Something ... is evil, very unpleasant, horrible, or extremely bad.

accuracy

The ... of something, such as an answer to a problem or a measurement of some kind, is how correct or close to the truth it actually is.

belligerent

A ... person or country is aggressive, very unfriendly, and likely to start a fight.

cavity

A ... is an empty space or hole in an otherwise solid object, such as a tooth or human body.

void

A ... is a large space that is empty; it can also be the absence of someone or something that used to be very important but is no longer present.

ensue

When something ..., it happens after or as a result of another event.

allege

When you ... that someone has done something, you say or claim that they have done it without showing any proof.

erratic

Anything that is ... in the way it behaves is irregular, unpredictable, and unusual.

wholesome

The adjective ... can refer to something that is good for the health of your body and also for your moral health.

transfer

When you ... something, you move or carry it from one place to another.

advent

The ... of something, such as a new kind of technology, marks the beginning of its arrival or appearance to the world at large.

unanimous

All people involved in a ... decision agree or are united in their opinion about something.

nominal

... can refer to someone who is in charge in name only, or it can refer to a very small amount of something; both are related by their relative insignificance.

abstinence

... is the practice of keeping away from or avoiding something you enjoy—such as the physical pleasures of excessive food and drink—usually for health or religious reasons.

highlight

When you ... something, you make it stand out, mark it, or pick it out because it is important in some way.

tyranny

If a ruler practices ..., they unjustly and cruelly use power over the people they rule.

absorb

When something, such as a towel, ... something else, such as water, it soaks it up or takes it in.

identify

To ... something is to point it out or name it.

admonish

When you ... someone, you tell them gently but with seriousness that they have done something wrong; you usually caution and advise them not to do it again.

unparalleled

An ... accomplishment has not been equaled by anyone or cannot be compared to anything that anyone else has ever done.

altitude

The ... of something, such as a mountain or a plane, is how high up in the air it is.

sinister

Something ... makes you feel that an evil, bad, or harmful thing is about to happen.

initiate

To ... something is to begin or start it.

address

An ... is a speech that tells people about important things.

medium

... is in between or in the middle of, such as halfway between long and short or hot and cold.

stagnant

Something that is ... is not moving; therefore, it is not growing, progressing, or acting as it should.

adequate

If you have an ... amount of something, it is either enough or just enough.

unison

Doing something in ... is doing it all together at one time.

erupt

When something ..., such as a volcano, it explodes, bursts forth, or suddenly starts.

significant

Something that is ... is important or meaningful.

abstract

When an idea is ..., it is not based on a sensed material object but is rather based on a mental concept or is purely theoretical.

linger

When someone ..., they stay or remain somewhere longer than people usually do.

error

An ... is a mistake someone has made—what they have done is wrong or not correct.

deluge

A ... is a sudden, heavy downfall of rain; it can also be a large number of things, such as papers or e-mails, that someone gets all at the same time, making them very difficult to handle.

senseless

If you do something that is ..., there is no purpose or good reason for doing it; the thing that's done is often harmful or stupid in some way as well.

liaison

... is the cooperation and exchange of information between people or organizations in order to facilitate their joint efforts; this word also refers to a person who coordinates a connection between people or organizations.

decipher

When you ... a message or piece of writing, you work out what it says, even though it is very difficult to read or understand.

import

When a country ... goods or items from another country, it brings those products into it to be sold.

sporadic

... occurrences happen from time to time but not at constant or regular intervals.

adapt

When you ... to a new situation, you change to adjust or become used to it.

gullible

A ... person is easy to trick because they are too trusting of other people.

sever

When something is ..., it is cut off, split, or separated from a whole.

adulterate

If you ... something, you lessen its quality by adding inferior ingredients or elements to it.

source

The ... of something is where it comes from or what causes it.

discover

When you ... something, such as a new idea or thing, you learn about it or find it for the first time.

conventional

A ... way of thinking or behaving is the one most commonly accepted by social groups.

literal

The ... meaning of a sentence is the exact, accurate, or basic meaning of it, taking it word for word.

impair

When something ... someone, it weakens, harms, or lessens them in some way.

aftermath

An ... describes the consequences or results that follow a particularly destructive event, such as a natural disaster or war.

locate

When you ... something, you find it or discover where it is.

statutory

Something ..., such as the power given to a governor or president, is created, established, and controlled by rules and laws; hence, it has the full force of the law behind it and must be followed.

impulsive

Someone who is ... tends to do things without thinking about them ahead of time; therefore, their actions can be unpredictable.

stature

A person's ... in society is their social standing; this level of importance is determined by their position in life or their character.

expensive

Something ... costs a lot of money or has a high price.

affiliation

If you have an ... with a group or another person, you are officially involved or connected with them.

torrential

A ... downpour of rain is very heavy and intense.

contrived

When something is ..., it is obviously thought about or planned beforehand, although it tries to be passed off as not being so.

apathy

... is a lack of interest or unenthusiastic involvement in an activity; there is no effort to change or improve it at all.

teeming

Something ..., such as a pond or forest, is filled or crowded with life—and growing even more so.

facilitate

When you ... something, such as an event or project, you make it easier for everyone to get it done by giving assistance.

variable

Something that is ... is likely to change often, usually when you don't expect it to.

arrest

When the police ... someone, they capture or catch them to ask them questions.

democratic

... government is based on the idea that all people are equal; therefore, a country's people should help decide how to rule it.

wary

If you are being ... about a situation, you are being careful, cautious, or on your guard because you are concerned about something.

arid

An ... landscape is dry and lacking in sufficient rainfall to support much life.