Semester Vocabulary and Synonyms Review
Week 1: Foundational Vocabulary and Narrative Elements
1. Thoughtfulness: Defined through synonyms as kindness, care, consideration, sensitivity, compassion, and respect.
2. Queer: Denotes something strange, odd, unusual, peculiar, different, or weird.
3. Puzzling: Associated with confusion, bewildering, strange, mysterious, unclear, or tricky situations.
4. Narrator: Identifies the figure who serves as the teller, speaker, storyteller, voice, reader, or describer of a story.
5. Blazed: Describes intense light or heat; synonyms include burned, flamed, shone, glowed, flashed, and sparked.
6. Voyage: A structured journey, trip, expedition, adventure, cruise, or general travel.
7. Professional: Refers to an expert, or someone who is skilled, trained, qualified, experienced, or capable.
8. Pause: The act of coming to a stop, halt, break, wait, hesitate, or delay.
9. Timid: A personality trait or state marked by being shy, nervous, scared, fearful, cautious, or reserved.
10. Employee: A person defined as a worker, staff member, helper, team member, or assistant.
11. Flickered: Describes light that flashed, glimmered, twinkled, danced, sparkled, or wavered.
12. Punish: To scold, discipline, penalise, reprimand, blame, or chastise.
13. Principally: An adverb meaning mainly, mostly, chiefly, primarily, largely, or especially.
14. Petite: Describes physical stature that is small, tiny, dainty, short, slim, or little.
15. Experience: Knowledge gained through skill, practice, learning, understanding, or awareness.
16. Amateur: A beginner, novice, learner, non-professional, trainee, or newcomer.
17. Vehicle: Any mode of transport, such as a car, lorry, van, bus, or automobile.
18. Praise: To compliment, cheer, admire, celebrate, applaud, or honour.
19. Extract (Noun): A passage, section, part, piece, snippet, or clip from a larger work.
20. Thoroughfares: Public routes including streets, roads, paths, routes, highways, or avenues.
Week 2: Atmospheric Conditions and Sensory Descriptors
21. Sweltering: Extreme heat described as boiling, burning, hot, stifling, scorching, or sizzling.
22. Shrivelling: The process of shrinking, withering, drying, wilting, crumpling, or curling.
23. Rejoiced: To have celebrated, cheered, hurrah'ed, delighted, beamed, or exulted.
24. Fragrant: Having a pleasant scent; synonyms include sweet-smelling, scented, perfumed, aromatic, pleasant-smelling, or fresh.
25. Serene: A state of being calm, peaceful, quiet, tranquil, gentle, or relaxed.
26. Merciless: Characterized as cruel, harsh, unkind, mean, brutal, or heartless.
27. Bulging: Something swollen, puffed, full, stuffed, expanded, or overloaded.
28. Searing: Intense heat or pain; synonyms include burning, scorching, blazing, intense, painful, or red-hot.
29. Displacement: The movement, removal, relocation, shifting, evacuation, or change of position.
30. Mistrusted: To have distrusted, doubted, suspected, feared, questioned, or disbelieved.
31. Sensible: Action characterized as wise, logical, reasonable, careful, smart, or practical.
32. Drought: A period of dryness, thirst, famine, heatwave, water shortage, or aridity.
33. Affix: To attach, stick, add, join, fasten, or connect.
34. Rhymes: Elements that match, sound like each other, chime, go with, echo, or correspond.
35. Ghostly: Something spooky, scary, pale, shadowy, haunting, or eerie.
Week 3: Chaos, Action, and Character Motivation
36. Hectic: Descriptive of a busy, rushed, chaotic, crazy, frenzied, or wild environment.
37. Frantically: To act hurriedly, quickly, panicked, nervously, furiously, or desperately.
38. Improvised: Something made up, created, invented, unplanned, spontaneous, or thrown-together.
39. Embarrassed: Feeling ashamed, shy, uncomfortable, nervous, flustered, or self-conscious.
40. Persuaded: To be convinced, encouraged, talked into, influenced, won over, or urged.
41. Generate: To make, create, produce, form, bring about, or build.
42. Triumph: To win; associated with victory, success, achievement, accomplishment, or conquest.
43. Waddle: A movement described as a wobble, stagger, lurch, shuffle, toddle, or sway.
44. Canter: A moderate pace between a walk and a gallop; synonyms include jog, trot, lope, move gently, run lightly, or ride steadily.
45. A Savage (Noun): A warrior, beast, wild person, brute, attacker, or barbarian.
46. Ambitious: To be determined, eager, aspiring, driven, motivated, or hopeful.
47. Capsize: To overturn, tip over, flip, sink, tumble, or roll.
48. Malicious: To be mean, nasty, cruel, spiteful, unkind, or hurtful.
49. Cautious: To be careful, alert, wary, attentive, guarded, or prudent.
50. Fictitious: Something made-up, imaginary, fake, unreal, invented, or false.
Week 4: Skills, Aptitude, and Perception
51. Suspiciously: Acting strangely, oddly, or distrustfully.
52. Pleating: The act of folding, creasing, or gathering material.
53. Remedy: A cure, treatment, or medicine used for healing.
54. Mesmerised: To be captivated, spellbound, transfixed, or enchanted.
55. Aptitude: A natural talent, skill, or ability.
56. Nonchalant: A state of being calm, composed, or cool.
57. Wearisome: Anything tiring, exhausting, or wearing.
58. Exquisite: Something beautiful, magnificent, or perfect.
59. Enchantment: To captivate, charm, delight, or bewitch someone.
60. Enthusiastically: Doing something eagerly, keenly, or excitedly.
61. Perilous: Situations that are dangerous, hazardous, or risky.
62. Inaudible: Sounds that are unheard, faint, or whispered.
63. Elevate: To lift, raise, or hoist something.
64. Bewitched: To be enchanted, delighted, or captivated.
65. Ignorant: Being illiterate, unaware, or naïve.
Week 5: Social Behavior and Physical States
66. Fatigue: A state of weariness, tiredness, exhaustion, lethargy, weakness, or drowsiness.
67. Insolent: Acting rude, cheeky, impolite, disrespectful, impudent, or audacious.
68. Obstinate: Being stubborn, inflexible, wilful, unyielding, or determined.
69. Tranquil: A peaceful, calm, restful, serene, quiet, or relaxed state.
70. Abundant: Something plentiful, ample, rich, bountiful, copious, or lavish.
71. Rowdy: Noisy, unruly, disorderly, boisterous, loud, or chaotic behavior.
72. Vanquish: To defeat, conquer, beat, overcome, crush, or annihilate.
73. Conceal: To hide, cover, disguise, mask, obscure, or cloak.
74. Prompt: Acting in a quick, immediate, fast, swift, punctual, or responsive manner.
75. Transparent: Something clear, obvious, see-through, candid, sincere, or honest.
76. Hoax: A trick, prank, scam, fraud, con, or deception.
77. Puny: Described as weak, small, frail, slight, tiny, or flimsy.
78. Affectionate: Being loving, tender, warm, gentle, fond, or adoring.
79. Commence: To begin, start, open, initiate, launch, or kick-off.
80. Sturdy: Being strong, robust, durable, solid, tough, or firm.
Week 6: Antonyms and Linguistic Contrasts
81. Dangerous Antonyms: safe, harmless, secure, mild, innocuous, protective.
82. Ancient Antonyms: modern, recent, contemporary, new, fresh, current.
83. Scarce Antonyms: plentiful, abundant, rich, ample, sufficient, overflowing.
84. Compassionate Antonyms: merciless, unforgiving, cruel, unkind, harsh, callous.
85. Opaque Antonyms: clear, transparent, see-through, translucent, lucid, crystal-clear.
86. Ignorant Antonyms: intelligent, educated, knowledgeable, wise, learned, aware.
87. Profit Antonyms: loss, disadvantage, deficit, expense, failure.
88. Temporary Antonyms: permanent, lasting, indefinite, enduring, long-term, eternal.
89. Superior Antonyms: inferior, junior, subordinate, lower, worse, mediocre.
90. Guilty Antonyms: innocent, unrepentant, blameless, faultless, righteous, virtuous.
91. Miserly Antonyms: generous, liberal, lavish, charitable, benevolent, open-handed.
92. Sluggish Antonyms: rapid, fast, quick, active, sprightly, alert.
93. Expensive Antonyms: cheap, inexpensive, affordable, economical, budget, low-cost.
94. Inferior Antonyms: superior, better, top-quality, excellent, higher, best.
95. Appealing Antonyms: disgusting, disagreeable, off-putting, unattractive, repellent, ugly.
Week 7: Complex Prefixes and Social Interaction
96. Plummet: To plunge, fall, drop, tumble, descend, or dive.
97. Immaculate: Being neat, perfect, tidy, spotless, unblemished, or impeccable.
98. Conceal: To hide, disguise, cover, mask, obscure, or cloak.
99. Irreversible: Something irreparable, unrepairable, permanent, final, fixed, or unchangeable.
100. Inconvenient: An awkward, difficult, unfortunate, bothersome, disruptive, or untimely event.
101. Displeasure: Feelings of annoyance, crossness, irritation, dissatisfaction, vexation, or disapproval.
102. Mispronounced: To have spoken inarticulately, slurred, mumbled, misread, distorted, or mangled words.
103. Illegal: Something unlawful, illicit, criminal, banned, forbidden, or prohibited.
104. Immortal: Being eternal, endless, everlasting, undying, timeless, or deathless.
105. Mismatch: A discrepancy, conflict, inconsistency, difference, discord, or incongruity.
106. Disobeying: The act of contravening, infringing, ignoring, defying, disregarding, or rebelling.
107. Disallowed: Being rejected, refused, dismissed, barred, vetoed, or banned.
108. Miscalculated: To have misjudged, overvalued, been inaccurate, misread, overestimated, or erred.
109. Disadvantaged: Those who are underprivileged, depressed, impoverished, needy, poor, or deprived.
110. Informal: Being relaxed, casual, friendly, laid-back, unofficial, or unceremonious.
Week 8: Professional and Refined Vocabulary
111. Pristine: Described as immaculate, perfect, spotless, pure, flawless, or unspoiled.
112. Encourage: To motivate, hearten, inspire, support, promote, or urge.
113. Option: A choice, alternative, possibility, selection, preference, or opportunity.
114. Pharmacy: Known as a chemist, drugstore, medicine-shop, dispensary, apothecary, or clinic.
115. Abrupt: Happening suddenly, unexpectedly, surprisingly, hastily, brusquely, or curtly.
116. Graciously: Acting courteously, politely, friendly, kindly, generously, or considerately.
117. Affably: Acting friendly, amiably, pleasantly, warmly, cheerfully, or cordially.
118. Elegant: Being stylish, graceful, sophisticated, refined, tasteful, or classy.
119. Satisfactory: Something adequate, acceptable, sufficient, reasonable, fair, or decent.
120. Stipulation: A condition, requirement, term, provision, clause, or demand.
121. Vacant: Being empty, unoccupied, uninhabited, free, bare, or deserted.
122. Comprehended: To have understood, grasped, fathomed, perceived, absorbed, or discerned.
123. Brutally: Acting cruelly, callously, savagely, harshly, severely, or ruthlessly.
124. Conceited: Being vain, proud, egotistic, self-important, self-centred, or arrogant.
125. Suspended: Something hung, hanging, swinging, dangling, floating, or poised.
Week 9: Influence, Movement, and Constraints
126. Converting: The process of changing, switching, swapping, transforming, modifying, or altering.
127. Permitting: Allowing, letting, authorising, enabling, granting, or consenting.
128. Compelling: To be captivating, enthralling, convincing, persuasive, forceful, or strong.
129. Anxious: Feeling apprehensive, worried, concerned, nervous, uneasy, or fearful.
130. Maximum: The greatest, highest, top, peak, supreme, or utmost amount.
131. Sermon: A lecture, tirade, reproof, lesson, address, or homily.
132. Mischievous: Being naughty, wicked, playful, cheeky, impish, or malicious.
133. Commence: To start, begin, initiate, launch, embark, or open.
134. Sacrifice: The act of surrendering, slaughter, offer, giving up, forfeit, or yielding.
135. Companion: A friend, teammate, partner, ally, associate, or buddy.
136. Convince: To persuade, coax, cajole, assure, influence, or win someone over.
137. Intense: Described as extreme, acute, fierce, deep, forceful, or powerful.
138. Deposit: A layer, coating, covering, sediment, residue, or build-up.
139. Limiting: Restricting, restraining, curbing, confining, reducing, or constraining.
140. Preferred: Something liked, selected, picked, favoured, or chosen.
Week 10: Communication and Intellectual Processes
141. Persuasion: The act of persuading, urging, convincing, coaxing, or encouragement.
142. Extension: An addition, increase, expansion, prolongation, continuation, or lengthening.
143. Attraction: An appeal, pull, draw, allure, charm, or fascination.
144. Sensation: A feeling, impression, excitement, thrill, awareness, or perception.
145. Conclusion: An ending, result, deduction, outcome, finish, or wrap-up.
146. Transmit: To transfer, carry, broadcast, convey, pass, or relay.
147. Definition: Meaning, clarity, sense, explanation, description, or interpretation.
148. Ambition: Having drive, determination, motivation, goal, aim, or desire.
149. Allude: To refer, suggest, hint, imply, mention, or indicate.
150. Diversion: A detour, distraction, re-routing, deviation, amusement, or pastime.
151. Collision: A crash, conflict, accident, impact, clash, or smash.
152. Humorous: Being funny, amusing, comical, witty, or entertaining.
153. Competition: A contest, rivalry, opposition, match, challenge, or tournament.
154. Information: Data, details, instruction, facts, knowledge, or input.
155. Comprehend: To understand, grasp, perceive, realise, interpret, or comprise.
Week 12: Spatiality and Environmental Interaction
171. Cramped: Being confined, crowded, poky, small, narrow, or tight.
172. Tedious: Something boring, dull, bland, uninteresting, monotonous, or repetitive.
173. (To) Stalk: To follow, pursue, hunt, trail, shadow, or track.
174. Eventually: Finally, sometime, in the end, at last, someday, or ultimately.
175. Deter: To put off, prevent, hinder, dissuade, discourage, or obstruct.
176. Associated: Being linked, connected, similar, related, allied, or attached.
177. Loot: To steal; synonyms include treasure, rob, raid, booty, or pillage.
178. Spacious: Roomy, sizeable, large, vast, airy, or expansive.
179. Donating: Gifting, giving, contributing, presenting, offering, or bequeathing.
180. Inspired: Being wonderful, outstanding, excellent, motivated, encouraged, or influenced.
181. Humble: Being modest, respectful, meek, unpretentious, lowly, or simple.
182. Fascinating: Interesting, captivating, entertaining, engaging, absorbing, or compelling.
183. Adjacent: Next to, near, adjoining, beside, neighbouring, or close.
184. Boastful: Bragging, show-off, arrogant, proud, conceited, or self-important.
185. Majestic: Impressive, glorious, magnificent, grand, regal, or noble.
186. Plodded: Walked heavily, waded, trudged, slogged, marched, or lumbered.
187. Ambush: A trap, attack, surprise, waylay, assault, or raid.
188. Habitat: A home, natural surroundings, environment, dwelling, or territory.
189. Encourage: To support, persuade, inspire, motivate, promote, or hearten.
190. Dawdle: To move slow, stroll, delay, linger, stall, or drag.
Week 13-14: Consequences and Internal States
191. Consequences: Repercussions, outcomes, results.
192. Stunned: Amazed, astonished, shocked.
193. Compounded: Together, combination, mixture.
194. Imaginative: Creative, inspired, original.
195. Contradict: Deny, argue against, dispute.
196. Slackening: Decreasing, reducing, easing.
197. Prediction: Guess, forecast, prophecy.
198. Surged: Increased, rushed, gushed.
199. Protesting: Complaining, challenging, objecting.
200. Clutched: Grabbed, gripped, held.
201. Jealous: Envious, suspicious, resentful.
202. Pleading: Begging, asking, imploring.
203. Repercussion: Consequence, result, outcome.
204. Eruption: Explosion, outbreak, discharge.
205. Tremor: Shake, quiver, tremble.
206. Thudding: Thumping, smacking, crashing.
207. Scrambled: Clambered, jumbled, climbed.
208. Amazement: Astonishment, surprise, shock.
209. Banned: Prohibited, forbidden, excluded.
210. Embarrassed: Ashamed, mortified, shy.
211. Controlled: Restrained, limited, commanded.
212. Summon: Send for, gather, awaken.
213. Meagre: Inadequate, limited, restrict.
214. Decipher: Decode, solve, decrypt.
215. Mortgage: Debt, loan (home), contract.
216. Spotless: Immaculate, impeccable, pure.
217. Envied: Jealous, bitter, bitterness.
218. Estimate: Calculate, rough, guess.
219. Colleague: Partner, co-worker, teammate.
220. Extraordinary: Remarkable, amazing, exceptional.
Week 15: Immediacy and Technical Settings
221. Swiftly: Quickly, suddenly, immediately.
222. Encircled: Surrounded, enclosed, shut-in.
223. Flailed: Waved, thrashed, floundered.
224. Inextricably: Unavoidably, entangled, inescapably.
225. Dusk: Twilight, nightfall, sunset.
226. Gnawing: Chewing, biting, eroding.
227. Lurched: Wobbled, swayed, staggered.
228. Laboratory: Testing-room, workshop, test-site.
229. Mound: Heap, pile, stack.
230. Curious: Eager, interested, intrigued.
231. Immediately: Instantly, straight-away, directly.
232. Cunning: Sly, crafty, clever.
233. Persuade: Convince, prevail-on, induce.
234. Lenient: Merciful, forgiving, gentle.
235. Business: Company, firm, venture.
Week 16-17: Grandeur and Emotional Resonance
236. Grandeur: Splendour, magnificence, greatness.
237. Impassable: Unpassable, blocked, closed.
238. Gloating: Delighting, relishing, boasting.
239. Desperation: Hopelessness, despair, distress.
240. Reluctantly: Unwilling, resisting, hesitant.
241. Elated: Happy, thrilled, overjoyed.
242. Exclaimed: Declared, cry (out), shout.
243. Plaintive: Mournful, sad, pathetic.
244. Submerge: Immerse, dive, flood.
245. Deceit: Lie, deception, sham.
246. Ignorance: Unawareness, inexperience, innocence.
247. Debit: Deficit, negative, minus.
248. Melancholy: Sad, unhappy, gloomy.
249. Jubilant: Happy, overjoyed, thrilled.
250. Congregate: Gather, assemble, collect.
251. Ambition: Dream, determination, aspiration, goal, aim, desire.
252. Guzzle: To slurp, quaff, gulp, swallow, devour, or drink greedily.
253. Gregarious: Sociable, friendly, warm, outgoing, chatty, or companionable.
254. Accurate: Being correct, factual, precise, exact, right, or true.
255. Rhythm: A beat, tempo, pattern, pulse, timing, or flow.
256. Solemn: Sombre, serious, sincere, grave, sad, or formal.
257. Tameness: Docile, gentleness, acceptance, calmness, meekness, or mildness.
258. Resourceful: Being practical, ingenious, creative, clever, inventive, or smart.
259. Astounding: Amazing, surprising, shocking, incredible, remarkable, or staggering.
260. Contributor: A donor, giver, provider, helper, supporter, or participant.
261. Vegetation: Undergrowth, flora, plants, greenery, plant life, or growth.
262. Stabilise: To maintain, steady, calm, balance, fix, or secure.
263. Courageous: Fearless, brave, heroic, bold, valiant, or daring.
264. Deforestation: Activities such as logging, erosion, desertification, clearing, forest removal, or tree cutting.
265. Hilarious: Amusing, funny, comical, ridiculous, hysterical, or side-splitting.
Week 18: Complexity and Critical Evaluation
266. Incline: A slope, slant, tilt, rise, gradient, or lean.
267. Intricate: Complex, detailed, elaborate, complicated, tangled, or involved.
268. Sedate: Calm, tranquil, composed, peaceful, serene, or relaxed.
269. Labyrinth: A maze, network, tangle, web, puzzle, or warren.
270. Claustrophobic: Feeling confined, cramped, restricted, enclosed, tight, or airless.
271. Reluctantly: Unwillingly, hesitantly, grudgingly, cautiously, doubtfully, or warily.
272. Vital: Something essential, crucial, important, necessary, fundamental, or critical.
273. Flustered: Agitated, nervous, confused, unsettled, rattled, or disoriented.
274. Sarcastically: Mockingly, ironically, scornfully, cynically, derisively, or wryly.
275. Unbearable: Intolerable, insufferable, painful, excruciating, overwhelming, or impossible.
276. Trickle: To drip, seep, leak, dribble, flow, or ooze.
277. Irrelevant: Unrelated, unimportant, insignificant, immaterial, beside the point, or extraneous.
278. Substandard: Inferior, poor, inadequate, faulty, low-quality, or deficient.
279. Assessment: Evaluation, judgment, appraisal, review, analysis, or estimation.
280. Innocent: Blameless, pure, faultless, naive, harmless, or guiltless.
Week 19-20: Obscurity, Benevolence, and Achievement
281. Silhouette: Outline, shadow, contour, shape, form, profile.
282. Perplexed: Confused, baffled, bewildered, puzzled, dazed, stumped.
283. Manically: Frantically, hysterically, chaotically, wildly, frenziedly, madly.
284. Clattered: Rattled, banged, crashed, clanked, clunked, resounded.
285. Gripped: Held, clutched, grasped, seized, clamped, grabbed.
286. Orchard: Plantation, wood, garden, spinney, grove, coppice.
287. Audience: Viewers, spectators, onlookers, patrons, meeting, crowd.
288. Opaque: Cloudy, obscure, murky, non-transparent, impenetrable, dense.
289. Unique: Single, exclusive, distinctive, individual, special, isolated.
290. Subtle: Understated, fine, refined, shrewd, delicate, clever.
291. Profit: Gain, income, benefit, revenue, advantage, yield.
292. Modest: Humble, shy, retiring, simple, discreet, quiet.
293. Throbbed: Pounded, beat, thumped, hammer, vibrated, ached.
294. Congregation: Audience, flock, assembly, gathering, followers, multitude.
295. Yacht: Ship, vessel, liner, ferry, craft.
296. Plumage: Feathers, plume, fluff.
297. Joyous: Happy, cheerful, jubilant, exuberant, elated, delighted.
298. Slumber: Sleep, doze, snooze, nap, rest, kip.
299. Rapture: Delight, joy, ecstasy, bliss, elation, heaven.
300. Benevolent: Kind, generous, giving, caring, compassionate.
301. Eager: Keen, enthusiastic, excited, ready, impatient, zealous.
302. Occupation: Career, job, profession, vocation, business, living.
303. Anxiously: Nervously, worriedly, fearfully, excitedly, impatiently, intently.
304. Barged: Pushed, shoved, charged, rushed, elbowed, surged.
305. Persuade: Motivate, encourage, convince, argue, coax, induce.
306. Interrupt: Disturb, interfere, stop, suspend, intrude, butt-in.
307. Rhythm: Beat, tempo, pace, measure, time, pattern.
308. Accomplish: Achieve, complete, finish, realise, do, carry-out.
309. Contemporary: Modern, current, fashionable, present, existing, up-to-date.
310. Condensed: Shortened, reduced, summarised, edited, cut, compressed.
Week 21-24: Logic, Social Standing, and Decline
311. Assortment: Variety, collection, mixture, group, range, array.
312. Necessary: Needed, essential, compulsory, basic, vital, crucial.
313. Recollect: Remember, recall, reminisce, retrieve, evoke, conjure.
314. Stoop: Bend, crouch, lean, patronise, condescend, bow.
315. Legendary: Famous, known, celebrated, fabled, mythical, well-known.
316. Dissuade: Deter, discourage, put-off, prevent, warn, disincline.
317. Beverage: Drink, brew, refreshment, potion, draught, swill.
318. Wretched: Worthless, heartbroken, miserable, pitiful, inferior, dejected.
319. Nimble: Quick, agile, lively, sprightly, lithe, spry.
320. Vanquish: Conquer, defeat, crush, beat, rout, overcome.
321. Errand: Job, task, duty, chore, mission, assignment.
322. Complimentary: Free, courtesy, gratis, kind, flattering, praising.
323. Despise: Hate, disrespect, loathe, deride, scorn, abhor.
324. Tournament: Competition, contest, match, event, championship, cup.
325. Authoritative: Commanding, imposing, reliable, influential, respected, convincing.
326. Exclude: Neglect, reject, ignore, dismiss, omit, eliminate.
327. Diminish: Reduce, lessen, weaken, contract, shrink, fade.
328. Arrogant: Superior, big-headed, egotistical, proud, conceited, haughty.
329. Immaculate: Perfect, flawless, tidy, spotless, clean, impeccable.
330. Component: Ingredient, part, section, element, piece, module.
331. Contrary: Opposite, different, dissimilar, difficult, stubborn, divergent.
332. Quota: Allowance, share, part, allocation, measure, slice.
333. Function (v): Operate, perform, run, behave, act, work.
334. Squiggle: Scribble, doodle, mark, ornamentation, flourish, scrawl.
335. Protection: Defence, shield, guard, armour, security.
336. Wither: Fade, decline, weaken, wane, wilt.
337. Pursue: Follow, chase, hunt, track, trail.
338. Status: Position, rank, standing, grade, importance, category.
339. Eager: Keen, enthusiastic, excited, ready, impatient, zealous.
340. Derelict: Run-down, neglected, abandoned, deserted, dilapidated, ruined.
341. Narcissistic: Self-centred, egotistical, self-absorbed, vain, boastful, self-important.
342. Deteriorate: Worsen, decline, weaken, decay, degenerate, decompose.
343. Monotonous: Repetitive, dull, tedious, uneventful, drab, unchanging.
344. Abstain: Refrain, avoid, decline, withhold, eschew, renounce.
345. Indolent: Lazy, idle, sluggish, inactive, lethargic, listless.
346. Perceive: Notice, see, observe, detect, recognize, sense.
347. Shun: Avoid, ignore, reject, exclude, ostracise, evade.
348. Benevolent: Kind, charitable, generous, compassionate, warm-hearted, altruistic.
349. Pneumonia: Lung infection, respiratory-disease, chest infection, bronchitis, pleurisy, pulmonary condition.
350. Atrocious: Horrible, appalling, dreadful, terrible, abhorrent, ghastly.
351. Conceited: Arrogant, egotistical, self-important, boastful, proud, haughty.
352. Substantial: Significant, considerable, ample, sizeable, large, massive.
353. Cadence: Rhythm, tempo, beat, meter, pattern, flow.
354. Campaign: Movement, crusade, mission, drive, operation, initiative.
355. Crescent: Arc, semi-circle, half-moon, curve, lunate, concave shape.
Week 25-27: Status, Law, and Ethics
386. Legitimate: Lawful, legal, genuine, sincere, valid, acceptable.
387. Earnest: Serious, intense, sober, grave, deep, sincere.
388. Unkempt: Rubbish, messy, disorganised, scruffy, untidy, frowzy.
389. Composition: Make-up, structure, creative-work, piece, masterpiece, arrangement.
390. Acquainted: Familiarized, knew, aware, accustomed, used-to.
391. Robust: Strong, powerful, healthy, vigorous, tough, forceful.
392. Chaotic: Division, disordered, messy, confused, hectic, untidy.
393. Profligate: Wasteful, reckless, wicked, fast, degenerate, extravagant.
394. Temptation: Desire, urge, lure, impulse, wish, attraction.
395. Conventional: Usual, normal, orthodox, square, traditional, common.
396. (To) Pledge: Promise, guarantee, warranty, oath, assurance, vow.
397. Pacify: Placate, calm, appease, mollify, soothe, reassure.
398. Proportion: Part (of), share, percentage, section, fraction, amount.
399. Tyrant: Dictator, ruler (cruel), bully, oppressor, autocrat, persecutor.
400. Subordinate: Lesser, inferior, outranked, junior, dependent, assistant.
401. Pretentious: Conceited, hollow, exaggerated, pompous, ostentatious, fake.
402. Conform: Comply, obey, follow, imitate, adapt, agree.
403. Encrypt: Encode, code, scramble, translate, convert.
404. Precarious: Hazardous, dangerous, risky, insecure, shaky, indefensible.
405. Scarcity: Shortage, lack, inadequacy, rarity, insufficiency, dearth.
406. Irrational: Confused, illogical, foolish, absurd, silly, unfounded.
407. Prejudice: Bias, intolerance, slant, discrimination, unfairness, preconception.
408. Aggressive: Forceful, violent, assertive, competitive, hostile.
409. Nuisance: Annoyance, irritation, bother, pest, trouble, pain.
410. Disastrous: Terrible, tragic, unfortunate, doomed, dreadful, ruinous.
411. Convenience: Suitability, ease, closeness, nearness, opportuneness.
412. Conscience: Integrity, ethics, morality, principles, scruples.
413. Controversy: Disagreement, debate, dispute, argument, storm.
414. Marvellous: Wonderful, amazing, spectacular, excellent, splendid, great.
415. Abundance: Plenty, wealth, richness, copiousness, lavishness, profusion.
416. Intently: Attentively, keenly, closely, absorbedly, fixedly, carefully.
417. Devoid: Empty, lacking, barren, wanting, bereft.
418. Malicious: Evil, hateful, malevolent, nasty, mean, spiteful.
419. Lucrative: Productive, fruitful, profitable, rewarding, worthwhile.
420. Decorum: Dignity, decency, modesty, gentility, etiquette, respectability.
421. Elaborate: Intricate, sumptuous, extravagant, elegant, complex, detailed.
422. Durable: Tough, sturdy, strong, resilient, lasting, secure.
423. Complex: Difficult, intricate, complicated, involved, compound, dense.
424. Crooked: Bent, curved, twisted, corrupt, dishonest, devious.
425. Miserly: Stingy, tight, mean, measly, miserable, penny-pinching.
426. Furious: Angry, livid, energetic, mad, irate, fuming.
427. Honest: Trustworthy, frank, open, sincere, reliable, decent.
428. Desolate: Deserted, bleak, barren, gloomy, wild, isolated.
429. Furrow: Groove, trench, rut, channel, trough, line.
430. Fade: Weaken, diminish, disappear, decline, wilt, die.
Week 28-30: Precision and Power
431. Startled: Alarmed, astonished, surprised, frightened, shocked, amazed.
432. Sanction: Penalty, ban, punishment, approval, consent, support.
433. Negotiate: Bargain, discuss, agree, deal, mediate, settle.
434. Nimble: Agile, quick, lively, lithe, sprightly, spry.
435. Nuisance: Annoyance, bother, pest, trouble, irritant, pain.
436. Quiver: Shake, shiver, tremble, shudder, tremor, vibrate.
437. Haughty: Arrogant, proud, conceited, snooty, superior, condescending.
438. Rectify: Correct, remedy, cure, repair, fix, mend.
439. Torment: Distress, pain, agony, suffering, torture, anguish.
440. Sufficient: Enough, adequate, ample, abundant, necessary, satisfactory.
441. Fatigue: Tired, weariness, lethargy, weakness, exhaustion.
442. Grotesque: Ugly, gross, ridiculous, monstrous, misshapen, distorted.
443. Marginal: Borderline, peripheral, fringe, minor, unimportant, edge.
444. Perpetuate: Continue, maintain, prolong, preserve, sustain, carry on.
445. Flawless: Perfect, faultless, immaculate, spotless, pure, impeccable.
446. Hobbled: Limped, hopped, staggered, tottered, stumbled, shambled.
447. Petrified: Frightened, terrified, scared, alarmed, horrified.
448. Scorching: Boiling, baking, roasting, sweltering, sizzling, burning.
449. Mandate: Order, command, authorisation, instruction, directive, decree.
450. Shrewd: Astute, sharp, cunning, clever, intelligent, perceptive.
451. Ludicrous: Absurd, ridiculous, stupid, foolish, comical, outrageous.
452. Withdraw: Remove, extract, take (away), vacate, leave, abandon.
453. Agitated: Fretful, nervous, frantically, anxious, troubled, restless.
454. Jealousy: Envy, suspicion, wariness, protectiveness, distrust, resentment.
455. Illiterate: Ignorant, uneducated, non-reader, untrained, unschooled, untaught.
456. Mainstream: Normal, typical, conventional, ordinary, majority, vanilla.
457. Possession: Ownership, control, tenure, custody, care, keeping.
458. Imbecile: Fool, stupid, silly, dull, cretin, moron.
459. Exhausted: Tired, shattered, fatigued, drained, consumed, finished.
460. Bustling: Busy, active, hurried, lively, moving, energetic.
461. Sovereign: Independent, free, autonomous, king, supreme, absolute.
462. Satisfactory: Acceptable, suitable, reasonable, pleasing, agreeable, fitting.
463. Polished: Rubbed, shiny, skilful, elegant, smooth, cleaned.
464. Pretentious: Arrogant, fake, conceited, showy, pompous, exaggerated.
465. Mayhem: Chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, turmoil.
466. Embarrass: Humiliate, shame, mortify, show-up, demean, disgrace.
467. Stationary: Motionless, still, inactive, immobile, static, fixed.
468. Surpass: Exceed, beat, better, outdo, outshine, top.
469. Annihilate: Demolish, defeat, thrash, conquer, destroy, obliterate.
470. Lather: Panic, state, froth, soap, foam, flap.
471. Precise: Specific, exact, accurate, careful, meticulous, strict.
472. Buff: Supporter, fan, admirer, polish, informal, clean.
473. Scatter: Spread, distribute, flee, throw, toss, sprinkle.
474. Flawless: Perfect, faultless, immaculate, spotless, pure, impeccable.
475. Emotionless: Blank, detached, unemotional, cold, unaffected, impassive.