Vocabulary List with Definitions and Synonyms

elated

adj., part., in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

indelible

adj., not able to be erased or removed; memorable

ruminate

v., to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud

acrid

adj., harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

callous

adj., emotionally hardened, unfeeling

clandestine

adj., secret, concealed; underhanded

indulgent

adj., yielding to the wishes or demands of others

quell

v., to subdue, put down forcibly

tacit

adj., unspoken, silent; implied, inferred

tangible

adj., capable of being touched; real, concrete

duress

(n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

implacable

(adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

infinitesimal

(adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

innocuous

(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

prowess

(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability