Words and their meanings

Emasculate

To weaken or take away strength.

Dissipating

Gradually disappearing or wasting away.

Assiduous

Very hardworking and persistent.

Loquacious

Extremely talkative.

Vicissitude

A change in circumstances, usually unpleasant.

Invaluable

Extremely useful or priceless.

Ignoble

Dishonorable; not worthy of respect.

Satiation

The state of being fully satisfied.

Cursory

Done quickly without attention to detail.

Survey

To examine or look over something carefully.

Bellicose

Aggressive; eager to fight.

Circumvent

To find a way around something.

Restive

Restless or uneasy.

Doting

Showing excessive love or care.

Egalitarianism

Belief that everyone is equal.

Probity

Honesty and strong moral principles.

Nebulous

Vague or unclear.

Impassioned

Filled with strong emotion.

Euphoria

Intense happiness or excitement.

Rescinded

Officially cancelled or taken back.

Alleviated

Made less severe or easier.

Decorous

Proper and polite in behavior.

Unfathomable

Impossible to understand.

Renegade

A person who betrays a group.

Attuned

Aware of and responsive to something.

Spendthrift

Someone who spends money carelessly.

Obnoxious

Very unpleasant or annoying.

Gruff

Rough or unfriendly in manner.

Frauds

People who deceive others.

Scowled

Made an angry facial expression.

Obviate

To remove or avoid the need for something.

Hoodwinked

Tricked or deceived.

Cagey

Careful and secretive.

Pungent

Having a strong, sharp smell or taste.

Languid

Weak, slow, or lacking energy.

Heckled

Interrupted with rude comments.

Flocks

Groups of people or animals moving together.

Cocky

Overconfident; arrogant.

Galvanized

Suddenly motivated into action.

Cringe

To feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.

Ludicrous

Extremely ridiculous.

Invigorated

Filled with energy or refreshed.

Carping

Constantly complaining.

Decrepit

Old and falling apart.

Blight

Something that ruins or damages.

Exuberance

Full of energy and joy.

Gisting

Casual chatting.

Erratic

Unpredictable or inconsistent.

Scurries

Moves quickly with short steps.

Harrowing

Extremely distressing.

Frenzied

Wildly excited or uncontrolled.

Doodle

To draw absentmindedly.

Jaunty

Cheerful and confident.

August

Respected and impressive.

Translucent

Allowing light to pass through partly.

Debilitated

Weakened.

Ardor

Strong passion.

Ardent

Passionate and enthusiastic.

Mordant

Sharp or biting in tone.

Anus

Opening at the end of the digestive tract.

Curt

Rudely brief.

Plebs

Ordinary common people.

Inveterate

Long-established habit.

Petrified

Extremely frightened.

Chimera

Unrealistic idea or illusion.

Furtive

Secretive or sneaky.

Extempore

Done without preparation.

Inkling

A slight idea or suspicion.

Espoused

Adopted or supported a belief.

Callous

Emotionally insensitive.

Adduced

Brought forward as evidence.

Abrasive

Harsh or rude in manner.

Garrulous

Excessively talkative.

Herculean

Requiring great effort.

Candor

Honesty and openness.

Anemic

Lacking strength or vitality.

Ensnared

Trapped or caught.

Astute

Clever and perceptive.

Tacit

Implied but not stated.

Dementia

Mental decline affecting memory.

Deleterious

Harmful.

Belligerent

Hostile and aggressive.

Forlorn

Sad and abandoned.

Nonplussed

Confused and unsure what to do.

Apposite

Very appropriate or relevant.

Teetotaler

Someone who avoids alcohol.

Acquiescence

Reluctant agreement.

Ingenuous

Innocent and naive.

Superfluous

Unnecessary extra.

Guff

Nonsense or foolish talk.

Sumptuous

Rich and luxurious.

Tardy

Late.

Inscrutable

Impossible to understand.

Specious

Seeming true but actually false.

Unobtrusive

Not noticeable.

Sinister

Evil or threatening.

Vivacious

Lively and energetic.

Recalcitrant

Stubbornly disobedient.

Repugnant

Extremely disgusting.

Phantom

A ghost or illusion.