400 SAT VOCAB

aesthetic (adj.)

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty (49%)

undermine (v.)

to damage or weaken the foundation; sabotage (49%)

profound (adj.)

having great depth or insight (45%)

refute (v.)

to prove false; overthrow by argument (45%)

skeptical (adj.)

doubtful; disbelieving (45%)

ambivalent (adj.)

having mixed feelings (44%)

hostile (adj.)

unfriendly; having ill will (44%)

condemn (v.)

to express strong disapproval of (40%)

assert (v.)

to confidently make a statement (38%)

nostalgia (n.)

a longing for the past (38%)

pretense (n.)

a false appearance or action intended to deceive (38%)

cynical (adj.)

wary of people's motives; believing people are selfish (36%)

obscure (adj.)

unclear; hard to perceive (36%)

convention (n.)

accepted tradition or practice (35%)

contempt (n.)

a feeling that someone is inferior or worthless; scorn (33%)

foster (v.)

to bring up; nurture (33%)

pragmatic (adj.)

practical; concerned with usefulness in the real world (33%)

revere (v.)

to regard with respect and awe (33%)

anecdote (n.)

short personal story (31%)

disparage (v.)

to speak of someone in a disrespectful way; belittle (31%)

exemplary (adj.)

perfect; worthy of following (31%)

substantiate (v.)

to support with proof; verify (31%)

trivial (adj.)

of little significance or value; unimportant (31%)

depict (v.)

to represent in words; describe (29%)

indifferent (adj.)

having no concern; uncaring; apathetic (29%)

anthropology (n.)

the study of humans and society (27%)

futile (adj.)

useless or ineffective; having no useful result (27%)

indignant (adj.)

filled with anger and resentment (27%)

reconcile (v.)

to settle or resolve; to unite (27%)

sarcasm (n.)

a cutting, ironic remark to mock something (27%)

abstract (adj.)

theoretical; difficult to understand (25%)

advocate (v.)

to support a cause or position (25%)

ambiguous (adj.)

unclear; open to interpretation (25%)

eccentric (adj.)

weird or odd; having a wacky personality (25%)

implausible (adj.)

hard to believe; unrealistic (25%)

intemperate (adj.)

having no self-control; reckless and wasteful (25%)

plausible (adj.)

believable; credible (25%)

rhetoric (n.)

the art of using language effectively and persuasively (25%)

rigorous (adj.)

extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate (25%)

subtle (adj.)

difficult to detect or describe (25%)

temperate (adj.)

having self-control; exercising moderation (25%)

archaeological (adj.)

related to the study of people and their history (24%)

arrogant (adj.)

having a sense of superiority or self-importance (24%)

complacent (adj.)

self-satisfied to the point of being unconcerned (24%)

embellish (v.)

to make beautiful; to decorate (24%)

evoke (v.)

to bring forth or call to mind, especially feelings (24%)

immodest (adj.)

lacking humility or decency (24%)

modest (adj.)

humble (24%)

prudent (adj.)

wise in handling practical matters; having good judgment (24%)

suppress (v.)

to put an end to forcibly; bring under control (24%)

vindicate (v.)

to clear from accusation, blame or suspicion (24%)

deride (v.)

to treat with ridicule or contempt (22%)

diligent (adj.)

hard working (22%)

disdain (v.)

to treat with contempt; despise (22%)

empathy (n.)

an understanding of another's situation and feelings (22%)

erroneous (adj.)

mistaken (22%)

fundamental (adj.)

basic; elementary (22%)

improvise (v.)

to invent or perform with no preparation (22%)

mundane (adj.)

everyday and dull; boring (22%)

naive (adj.)

showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment (22%)

superficial (adj.)

shallow; having no depth of character (22%)

whimsical (adj.)

playful and fanciful; imaginative; childlike (22%)

alleviate (v.)

to relieve from pain (20%)

antagonize (v.)

to cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly (20%)

bolster (v.)

to support or build up something (20%)

capricious (adj.)

impulsive and unpredictable (20%)

convoluted (adj.)

complicated or confusing (20%)

digress (v.)

to stray from the main topic (20%)

diminish (v.)

to make smaller; to reduce (20%)

dispute (v.)

to argue about; debate (20%)

dubious (adj.)

having doubts; undecided (20%)

eloquent (adj.)

having persuasiveness and expressiveness as a communicator (20%)

indulge (v.)

to give in to desires excessively, esp. with food or drink (20%)

precedent (n.)

an earlier case or event that is now considered a guide for similar cases (20%)

reprehensible (adj.)

blameworthy; terrible (20%)

resilient (adj.)

able to withstand difficulty; flexible (20%)

satire (n.)

the use of humor, exaggeration, or irony to mock something or someone (20%)

underscore (v.)

to emphasize (20%)

vulnerable (adj.)

open to injury or attack; lacking protection (20%)

amiable (adj.)

friendly (18%)

astute (adj.)

wise; shrewd (18%)

benevolent (adj.)

kind; charitable (18%)

bewilder (v.)

to confuse or baffle someone (18%)

coherent (adj.)

clear and logical; makes sense (18%)

commend (v.)

to praise someone (18%)

elite (adj.)

considered to be superior or the best (18%)

generalization (n.)

a general statement based on specific cases (18%)

impetuous (adj.)

acting or done quickly without thought or care (18%)

negligent (adj.)

failing to take proper care in doing something (18%)

phenomenon (n.)

a remarkable event/situation that is observed to exist (18%)

presumption (n.)

having a particular attitude or assumption as a basis (18%)

reticent (adj.)

quiet and reserved (18%)

scorn (n.)

contempt; hatred; feeling that someone is worthless (18%)

scrutinize (v.)

to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly (18%)

somber (adj.)

gloomy and sad (18%)

tyranny (n.)

cruel and oppressive government or rule (18%)

acquire (v.)

to buy or obtain for oneself (16%)

aspiration (n.)

a hope or ambition of achieving something

augment (v.)

to make something greater by adding to it (16%)

avid (adj.)

having a deep interest in or enthusiasm for something, esp. a hobby (16%)

belie (v.)

to misrepresent; disguise or deceive (16%)

concise (adj.)

clear and short in words; brief (16%)

discern (v.)

to perceive, recognize, or distinguish something (16%)

disillusion (v.)

to shatter someone's illusions; to set straight or open someone's eyes (16%)

disingenuous (adj.)

not candid or sincere; dishonest (16%)

emphatic (adj.)

expressed or performed with emphasis (16%)

endure (v.)

to carry one through, despite hardships (16%)

eradicate (v.)

to destroy completely; put an end to (16%)

exacerbate (v.)

to make a problem or bad situation worse (16%)

frugal (adj.)

careful with spending money; thrifty or economical (16%)

illuminate (v.)

to light up; enlighten; help to clarify or explain (16%)

ingenuous (adj.)

innocent and unsuspecting (16%)

lament (v.)

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow (16%)

meticulous (adj.)

showing great attention to detail; very careful (16%)

orthodox (adj.)

following what is traditionally accepted as right (16%)

perpetuate (v.)

to make something continue indefinitely (16%)

prevalent (adj.)

widespread in a particular area (16%)

provocative (adj.)

causing a strong reaction, often emotional (16%)

spontaneous (adj.)

as a result of a sudden inner impulse; not planned (16%)

subjective (adj.)

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions (16%)

supplant (v.)

to take the place of; replace (16%)

analogous (adj.)

similar; comparable (15%)

articulate (adj.)

having the ability to speak fluently and coherently (15%)

autonomy (n.)

independence; self-government

callous (adj.)

not caring for others; insensitive (15%)

camaraderie (n.)

mutual trust and friendship within a group (15%)

candid (adj.)

truthful and straightforward; frank (15%)

cantankerous (adj.)

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative (15%)

collaboration (n.)

teamwork (15%)

conciliatory (adj.)

intended to please or bring about agreement (15%)

condescending (adj.)

acting superior and looking down on others (15%)

credulity (n.)

a tendency to easily believe something as true (15%)

dearth (n.)

a scarcity or lack of something (15%)

disparate (adj.)

separate; completely different (15%)

dogmatic (adj.)

narrow-minded; always believing in certain principles (15%)

elucidate (v.)

to make something clear; explain (15%)

emulate (v.)

to match or imitate something or someone (15%)

epitome (n.)

a perfect example of something (15%)

equivocal (adj.)

open to more than one interpreation; ambiguous (15%)

exploit (v.)

to take advantage of; benefit unfairly from the work of (15%)

flagrant (adj.)

offensive and blameworthy (15%)

gullible (adj.)

easily persuaded to believe something (15%)

hierarchy (n.)

a system in which people are ranked by status or authority (15%)

idiosyncrasy (n.)

a personal oddity; an individual peculiarity (15%)

inarticulate (adj.)

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly (15%)

incompetent (adj.)

unskilled; not able to do something correctly (15%)

incontrovertible (adj.)

not able to be denied or disputed (15%)

incredulous (adj.)

unwilling or unable to believe something (15%)

inherent (adj.)

a characteristic that you are born with; a permanent trait in the nature of something (15%)

irrelevant (adj.)

not connected to or related to something (15%)

liberated (adj.)

freed from social rules or enemy occupation (15%)

notorious (adj.)

famous for something bad (15%)

obsolete (adj.)

no longer produced or used; out of date (15%)

oppress (v.)

to keep someone in hardship or obedience unjustly (15%)

overwhelming (adj.)

very great in amount; overly strong (15%)

partisan (adj.)

prejudiced in favor of one particular side (15%)

perplex (v.)

to cause someone to feel confused or baffled (15%)

petty (adj.)

having little importance; trivial (15%)

prominent (adj.)

important; famous; sticking out (15%)

propaganda (n.)

biased information used to promote a point of view (15%)

reiterate (v.)

to say something again for clarity or emphasis (15%)

scrupulous (adj.)

diligent, thorough, extremely attentive to details (15%)

smug (adj.)

having excessive pride in oneself (15%)

subsequent (adj.)

coming after something else in time; following (15%)

superfluous (adj.)

unnecessary; more than enough (15%)

sustain (v.)

to strengthen or support physically or mentally (15%)

venerated (adj.)

regarded with great respect; revered (15%)

vigor (n.)

physical strength and good health (15%)

wary (adj.)

alert and cautious of possible dangers/problems (15%)

zealous (adj.)

having or showing passion and enthusiasm (15%)

abhor (v.)

to resent; regard with disgust and hatred (13%)

adhere (v.)

to stick to something physically; to stick to beliefs (13%)

alienate (v.)

to cause someone to feel isolated or lonely (13%)

animate (v.)

to bring to life; give inspiration (13%)

archaic (adj.)

very old or old-fashioned (13%)

ardor (n.)

enthusiasm or passion (13%)

atypical (adj.)

not common; not normal of a type, group, or class (13%)

censure (v.)

to express severe disapproval of (13%)

commemorate (v.)

to show respect for someone/something in a ceremony (13%)

conscientious (adj.)

wishing to do what is right in duty or work (13%)

console (v.)

to comfort someone at a time of grief (13%)

conspire (v.)

to make secret plans together to commit an illegal act (13%)

cunning (adj.)

skilled at deception/evasion to achieve something; wise (13%)

deliberate (adj.)

done consciously and intentionally; careful and unhurried (13%)

denounce (v.)

to publicly declare something or someone to be wrong or evil (13%)

derivative (adj.)

imitative, unoriginal, or secondhand (13%)

didactic (adj.)

intended to teach; having an underlying moral lesson (13%)

diplomatic (adj.)

dealing with people in a sensitive, effective way (13%)

discreet (adj.)

careful in what one says (13%)

divert (v.)

to cause someone or something to go in a different direction (13%)

eclectic (adj.)

made up from a wide range of sources or ideas (13%)

egotist (n.)

a person who only thinks about himself (13%)

empirical (adj.)

based on observation and experience rather than theory (13%)

fabricated (adj.)

invented or made up to deceive someone (13%)

glutton (n.)

an excessively greedy eater (13%)

inconsequential (adj.)

not important or significant (13%)

inconsolable (adj.)

not able to be comforted or alleviated from grief (13%)

indigenous (adj.)

native (describing people of a particular area) (13%)

ingenious (adj.)

clever, original, inventive (13%)

innocuous (adj.)

not harmful or offensive; innocent (13%)

juxtapose (v.)

to place side by side for contrast (13%)

mar (v.)

to disfigure, spoil, or damage (13%)

mediocre (adj.)

not very good; average (13%)

nonchalant (adj.)

appearing casually calm, relaxed, and uninterested (13%)

opportune (adj.)

done or occurring at a favorable time; well-timed (13%)

prosaic (adj.)

commonplace; unromantic (13%)

provincial (adj.)

narrow-minded; having a limited world view (13%)

quell (v.)

to put an end to (typically a rebellion) (13%)

rebut (v.)

to claim or prove that a statement is false (13%)

reclusive (adj.)

avoiding people; withdrawn from society (13%)

sanguine (adj.)

cheerfully optimistic (13%)

sentimental (adj.)

having feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia (13%)

serene (adj.)

calm and peaceful (13%)

tacit (adj.)

silent; understood without being stated out loud (13%)

tenacious (adj.)

keeping a firm hold on something; not giving up (13%)

transient (adj.)

lasting only for a short time; not permanent (13%)

vigilant (adj.)

keeping careful watch for dangers or problems (13%)

weary (adj.)

tired or worn out (13%)

accessible (adj.)

able to be reached or entered; easy to talk to (11%)

adept (adj.)

very skilled or proficient in something (11%)

adulation (n.)

excessive admiration or praise (11%)

agile (adj.)

able to move quickly and easily (11%)

apathy (n.)

lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern; not caring (11%)

apt (adj.)

suitable for the circumstances, fitting; inclined or likely to do something (11%)

austere (adj.)

strict and harsh; having no luxuries or comforts (11%)

avert (v.)

to turn away (11%)

awestruck (adj.)

filled with respect, fear, and wonder (11%)

baffle (v.)

to totally confuse or perplex (11%)

cajole (v.)

to persuade someone to do something through praise (11%)

clarity (n.)

the quality of being clear (11%)

constrain (v.)

to restrict or limit someone or something (11%)

cordial (adj.)

warm and friendly (11%)

corroborate (v.)

to confirm or give support to(11%)

debilitate (v.)

to make weak (11%)

debunk (v.)

to disprove; expose the falseness of (11%)

defer (v.)

to put off to a later time, postpone (11%)

detract (v.)

to reduce or take away from the value of something (11%)

dilatory (adj.)

slow to act; intended to cause delay (11%)

discord (n.)

disagreement between people (11%)

discrepancy (n.)

a difference or inconsistency between facts or opinions (11%)

dispel (v.)

to drive something away; make disappear (11%)

disperse (v.)

to distribute or spread over a wide area (11%)

disseminate (v.)

to spread widely; disperse (11%)

dissent (n.)

disagreement; refusal to accept certain beliefs (11%)

earnest (adj.)

having a serious and sincere attitude/effort (11%)

effusive (adj.)

expressing feelings of gratitude or enthusiasm openly (11%)

elicit (v.)

to evoke or draw out (usually feelings in someone) (11%)

enigma (n.)

something/someone that is mysterious or puzzling (11%)

equanimity (n.)

mental calmness and composure (11%)

esoteric (adj.)

understood only by a few with specialized knowledge (11%)

estrangement (n.)

separation or isolation from a social group (11%)

eulogy (n.)

a speech that praises someone who has just died (11%)

exonerate (v.)

to free from guilt (11%)

exorbitant (adj.)

unreasonably high; excessive (11%)

extraneous (adj.)

irrelevant or unrelated to the subject (11%)

exuberant (adj.)

having lively energy and excitement (11%)

facetious (adj.)

treating serious issues with silly or inappropriate humor (11%)

fallacy (n.)

a mistaken belief (11%)

fallible (adj.)

capable of making mistakes or being wrong (11%)

feasible (adj.)

possible to do easily or conveniently (11%)

flippant (adj.)

not showing a serious or respectful attitude (11%)

gregarious (adj.)

sociable; fond of company (11%)

idealism (n.)

a belief in and pursuit of what is perfect but not realistic (11%)

illusory (adj.)

not real; based on illusion (11%)

induce (v.)

to succeed in influencing someone to do something (11%)

inhibit (v.)

to hinder, restrain, or prevent (11%)

inquisitive (adj.)

curious; showing an interest (11%)

insipid (adj.)

tasteless; lacking flavor (11%)

insolence (n.)

rude and disrespectful behavior (11%)

invigorate (v.)

to give strength or energy to (11%)

jaded (adj.)

tired or unexcited after too much of something (11%)

legitimate (adj.)

reasonable or valid; following the rules or laws (11%)

malice (n.)

desire to do evil; ill will (11%)

mandate (n.)

an official order to do something (11%)

monarch (n.)

leader of a state; king or queen (11%)

morose (adj.)

gloomy, sad, and bad-tempered

opaque (adj.)

not able to be seen through; not transparent (11%)

opulent (adj.)

wealthy; having luxury (11%)

ornate (adj.)

having complex patterns; very detailed (11%)

paragon (n.)

a person or thing viewed as the model of excellence (11%)

parody (n.)

an imitation designed to mock the original (11%)

pristine (adj.)

in original condition; unspoiled; pure (11%)

protagonist (n.)

the leading character in a book or play (11%)

rancorous (adj.)

having bitterness and resentment (11%)

renown (n.)

fame (11%)

repudiate (v.)

to refuse to accept something (11%)

repugnant (adj.)

extremely distasteful; disgusting or offensive (11%)

resolute (adj.)

determined; not giving up or changing direction (11%)

solemn (adj.)

formal and dignified; serious (11%)

sycophant (n.)

 a person who pleases people to gain an advantage; suck-up (11%)

tactile (adj.)

related to the sense of touch; tangible (11%)

tranquil (adj.)

free from disturbance; calm (11%)

transcend (v.)

to go beyond a limit or range; to surpass (11%)

treacherous (adj.)

dangerous and unpredictable (11%)

turmoil (n.)

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty (11%)

vulgar (adj.)

rude and gross; offensive (11%)

warrant (n.)

justification or authority for an action or belief (11%)

abstruse (adj.)

difficult to understand; obscure (9%)

acute (adj.)

severe and intense (pain); mentally sharp (judgment) (9%)

adversary (n.)

an enemy or opponent (9%)

amateur (n.)

a beginner; a recreational participant (9%)

anachronistic (adj.)

out of place in a particular time period (9%)

arbitrate (v.)

to reach a judgment or agreement (9%)

arid (adj.)

dry; having no rain (9%)

assiduous (adj.)

showing great care and effort (9%)

audible (adj.)

able to be heard (9%)

authoritative (adj.)

able to be trusted as accurate or true; reliable (9%)

aversion (n.)

a strong dislike for something (9%)

banal (adj.)

lacking in originality; boring (9%)

caricature (n.)

an exaggerated description intended to mock someone (9%)

catastrophic (adj.)

disastrous; involving great damage or suffering (9%)

caustic (adj.)

sarcastic in a hurtful and bitter way (9%)

charlatan (n.)

a cheater or fraud; trickster (9%)

circumscribed (adj.)

restricted within limits; contained (9%)

concord (n.)

an agreement between people; a treaty (9%)

conducive (adj.)

making a certain outcome likely or possible (9%)

conformity (n.)

behavior according to socially accepted rules/beliefs (9%)

confound (v.)

to cause surprise and confusion in someone (9%)

consensus (n.)

general agreement (9%)

conspicuous (adj.)

attracting notice or attention; standing out (9%)

consummate (adj.)

supreme; highly skilled; complete and pure (9%)

contrite (adj.)

feeling regret or guilt for wrongdoings (9%)

curative (adj.)

able to cure something (usually a disease) (9%)

decisive (adj.)

"resolute, firm, and purposeful; conclusive, critical <span style="" font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"">(9%)</span>"

deleterious (adj.)

causing harm and damage (9%)

delineate (v.)

to describe or portray something precisely (9%)

demeanor (n.)

outward behavior or attitude (9%)

denigrate (v.)

to criticize unfairly; disparage (9%)

devoid (adj.)

entirely empty of something (9%)

differentiate (v.)

to identify differences between people or things (9%)

disclose (v.)

to make known; uncover; reveal (9%)

discredit (v.)

to cause something to seem false or unreliable (9%)

disgruntled (adj.)

angry or dissatisfied (9%)

docile (adj.)

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive (9%)

doctrine (n.)

a set of beliefs taught by a particular group of people (9%)

domestic (adj.)

related to family and home (9%)

ebullient (adj.)

cheerful and full of energy (9%)

embroiled (adj.)

involved deeply in a conflict or argument (9%)

encompass (v.)

to completely surround or include (9%)

esteemed (adj.)

respected and admired (9%)

expedient (adj.)

convenient, practical, suitable (9%)

explicit (adj.)

stated clearly and in detail (9%)

extol (v.)

to praise enthusiastically (9%)

extravagant (adj.)

excessive; wasteful in spending on luxury (9%)

florid (adj.)

excessively detailed and complicated (9%)

flourish (v.)

to develop and grow rapidly and successfully (9%)

fortify (v.)

to strengthen mentally or physically (9%)

hackneyed (adj.)

overused; unoriginal; cliche (9%)

hedonism (n.)

the pursuit of pleasure (9%)

humble (adj.)

having a low estimate of one's own importance or skills (9%)

humility (n.)

humbleness; modesty (9%)

imperceptible (adj.)

impossible to notice or detect (9%)

implication (n.)

conclusion that is drawn from something; consequence (9%)

incongruity (n.)

being out of place; not fitting the circumstances (9%)

inconspicuous (adj.)

not attracting attention in any way (9%)

indictment (n.)

a formal charge or accusation of a crime (9%)

ineffable (adj.)

too great or extreme to be described in words (9%)

innovative (adj.)

having new ideas; original and creative (9%)

interrogate (v.)

to question someone formally and aggressively (9%)

intransigent (adj.)

unwilling or refusing to change one's views (9%)

intuitive (adj.)

based on feelings rather than reason; instinctive (9%)

invocation (n.)

a calling upon for assistance or authority (9%)

invoke (v.)

to call forth; summon (9%)

lavish (adj.)

rich, elaborate, luxurious (9%)

longevity (n.)

a long life (9%)

maverick (n.)

an independent-minded person; rebel

melodrama (n.)

a dramatic story filled with exaggeration/excitement (9%)

mitigate (v.)

to make less severe, serious, or painful (9%)

monotony (n.)

a lack of variety and interest; boring repetition (9%)

nuance (n.)

a subtle difference in meaning or expression (9%)

obstinate (adj.)

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinions or behavior (9%)

oration (n.)

a formal speech, usually given at a ceremony (9%)

ornamentation (n.)

things added to provided decoration (9%)

ostensible (adj.)

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so (9%)

pacify (v.)

to bring peace to; to calm down (9%)

paradox (n.)

something that is self-contradictory (9%)

parasite (n.)

one who exploits others and gives nothing back (9%)

patronizing (adj.)

looking down on others (9%)

periphery (n.)

the outer limits or edge of an area or object (9%)

perspicacious (adj.)

having insight; having wisdom (9%)

pervasive (adj.)

spread throughout in an area or group of people (9%)

placid (adj.)

calm and peaceful (9%)

pliant (adj.)

easily influenced; flexible (9%)

popularize (v.)

to cause something to become generally liked (9%)

precocious (adj.)

talented or intelligent at a very young age (9%)

proliferate (v.)

to increase rapidly in numbers; multiply (9%)

prolific (adj.)

productive; producing many works (9%)

prolong (v.)

to extend the duration of (9%)

prophetic (adj.)

predicting what will happen in the future (9%)

quantitative (adj.)

measured by quantity rather than quality (9%)

redundant (adj.)

no longer necessary or useful; excessive (9%)

reminiscence (n.)

a memory or story about the past (9%)

remiss (adj.)

lacking care or attention to duty; negligent (9%)

remorse (n.)

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed (9%)

sanction (n.)

a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule (9%)

scarce (adj.)

rare; insufficient for the demand (9%)

speculative (adj.)

based on a guess rather than fact or knowledge (9%)

stifle (v.)

to stop or restrain an action (9%)

surreptitious (adj.)

kept secret; sneaky (9%)

susceptible (adj.)

easily harmed or influenced; sensitive (9%)

tact (n.)

skill in negotiating and dealing with others (9%)

tedious (adj.)

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome (9%)

tenuous (adj.)

very weak and flimsy (9%)

therapeutic (adj.)

related to the healing of disease; relaxing (9%)

thwart (v.)

to prevent someone from accomplishing something (9%)

Abate	v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
Abrupt	adj. Sudden and unexpected.
Abstract	adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
Abysmal	adj. extremely bad
Acceptable	adj. Satisfactory or permissible.
Accidental	adj. Happening by chance.
Accommodate	v. To provide space or make adjustments.
Accuracy	n. The quality of being correct or precise.
Acknowledge	v. To recognize or admit the truth.
Acquired	adj. Gained through effort or experience.
Adapt	v. To adjust to new conditions.
Adept	adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
Adequate	adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
Adhere	v. To stick to or follow closely.
Adjust	v. To modify or change slightly.
Admire	v. To respect or look up to.
Advantageous	adj. Beneficial or useful.
Advent	n. the arrival or creation of something
Advise	v. To recommend or give guidance.
Aggravate	v. To worsen or intensify.
Aggressive	adj. Forceful or overly assertive.
Allude	v. to make a secretive mention of something
Ambiguity	n. Uncertainty or multiple interpretations.
Ambivalence	n. Mixed or conflicting feelings.
Ameliorate	v. To improve or make better.
Amplify	v. To increase in size or effect.
Amusing	adj. Entertaining or humorous.
Analogous	adj. similar but not identical
Annotate	v. To add notes or comments.
Announce	v. To make a public statement.
Anomaly	n. something different from the norm
Antagonistic	adj. Showing hostility or opposition.
Antecedent	n. A preceding event or condition.
Anticipate	v. To expect or predict.
Antipathy	n. a strong feeling of dislike
Apex	n. the highest point of something
Appropriate	adj. Suitable for a specific situation.
Approximate	adj. Nearly accurate or close to.
Arcane	adj. Mysterious or known by few.
Arduous	adj. Difficult and requiring effort.
Assemble	v. To gather or put together.
Austere	adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial
Avoid	v. To stay away from or prevent.
Beneficial	adj. Producing good results.
Benevolent	adj. kind, generous
Bold	adj. Courageous or striking.
Borrow	v. To take temporarily.
Buttress	v. To support or strengthen.
Bypass	v. To go around or avoid.
Calibrate	v. To adjust for precision.
Candid	adj. direct, blunt
Carelessly	adv. Without caution.
Catastrophic	adj. Disastrous or causing great damage.
Cause	n. A reason for an action or event.
Characterization	n. The way a character is described.
Circumvent	v. To find a way around.
Coincidence	n. A surprising and unexpected event.
Collaboration	n. Working together on a task.
Commercialization	n. The process of making something a business.
Committed	adj. Dedicated to a cause or task.
Common	adj. Occurring frequently or shared.
Compelling	adj. Captivating or persuasive.
Competent	adj. Having the necessary ability or skill.
Complementary	adj. Enhancing or completing another.
Complexity	n. The state of being intricate or complicated.
Compose	v. To create or write.
Compound	v. To intensify or combine.
Comprise	v. To consist of or include.
Conceal	v. To hide or keep secret.
Concede	v. To admit or yield.
Conceptualize	v. To form an idea or concept.
Concerning	adj. Causing worry or distress.
Condition	n. The state of something.
Confident	adj. Feeling sure or self-assured.
Conflated	adj. Combined in a misleading way.
Conform	v. To comply with rules or expectations.
Consensus	n. General agreement.
Consistent	adj. Acting in the same way over time.
Conspicuous	adj. Easily noticed or standing out.
Constant	adj. Occurring continuously.
Contentious	adj. Causing disagreement or debate.
Contingent	adj. Dependent on something else.
Contradict	v. to be in contrast with
Contrived	adj. Artificial or overly planned.
Controversial	adj. Causing public disagreement.
Cordially	adv. In a warm or friendly manner.
Corroborate	v. to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)
Costly	adj. Expensive or requiring sacrifice.
Counteract	v. to work in opposition to
Critical	adj. Expressing analysis or judgment.
Criticize	v. To express disapproval.
Deceptive	adj. Misleading or dishonest.
Deciding	adj. Determining or influencing an outcome.
Decisive	adj. Conclusive or firm.
Deficient	adj. not enough in degree or amount
Defunct	adj. No longer existing or functional.
Delegate	v. To assign tasks or authority to others.
Deliberation	n. Careful consideration or discussion.
Delicate	adj. Fragile or requiring careful handling.
Demarcate	v. To set boundaries or distinguish.
Derived	adj. Obtained or developed from a source.
Despise	v. To strongly dislike or look down upon.
Desultory	adj. Lacking a clear plan or enthusiasm.
Determine	v. To establish or decide.
Deviate	v. To move away from a set path or norm.
Devise	v. to come up with (a plan)
Diminish	v. To decrease in size or importance.
Directed	adj. Managed or guided.
Disagreement	n. A difference of opinion.
Disastrous	adj. Causing great harm or failure.
Disconcerting	adj. Causing discomfort or confusion.
Discord	n. disagreement
Discount	v. To disregard or reduce in value.
Discourage	v. To dissuade or deter.
Discretion	n. The ability to make responsible choices.
Disengage	v. To separate or withdraw.
Dismiss	v. To reject or send away.
Disorienting	adj. Causing confusion or loss of direction.
Disparage	v. To belittle or speak negatively about.
Disparate	adj. Essentially different or unconnected.
Dispute	n. A disagreement or argument.
Distinct	adj. Clearly different or separate.
Distract	v. To divert attention.
Distressed	adj. Suffering from anxiety or pain.
Diverge	v. To move apart or differ.
Diverse	adj. Showing variety or differences.
Dominance	n. The state of being in control or superior.
Dormant	adj. Inactive but capable of becoming active.
Dynamic	adj. Constantly changing or energetic.
Earnest	adj. Serious and sincere.
Eclipse	v. To overshadow or surpass.
Eloquent	adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
Elusive	adj. Hard to find or understand.
Encompass	v. To include or surround.
Encounter	v. To meet or face unexpectedly.
Encourage	v. To support or inspire.
Enduring	adj. Lasting over time.
Evidence	n. Information that supports a conclusion.
Evoke	v. to draw forth or call up
Exacerbate	v. To make a problem worse.
Exactitude	n. The quality of being precise or accurate.
Exaggerate	v. To overstate or magnify beyond the truth.
Exceed	v. To go beyond a limit.
Exemplify	v. To serve as a typical example of something.
Exhaustive	adj. Thorough and complete.
Expansion	n. The act of increasing in size or scope.
Expensive	adj. Costing a lot of money.
Experiment	n. A test to discover something new.
Explicable	adj. Able to be explained.
Exploit	v. To take advantage of something unfairly.
Extensive	adj. Covering a large area or scope.
Extraneous	adj. Unrelated or unnecessary.
Fabricate	v. To invent or create, often dishonestly.
Foretell	v. To predict or anticipate.
Foster	v. To encourage or promote development.
Fragile	adj. Easily broken or delicate.
Fruitless	adj. Failing to achieve desired results.
Genuine	adj. Authentic or real.
Grapple	v. To struggle or wrestle with something.
Habitual	adj. Done regularly or repeatedly.
Haphazard	adj. Lacking organization or planning.
Hibernation	n. A state of dormancy or deep sleep.
Highlight	v. To emphasize or make noticeable.
Hinder	v. To obstruct or slow progress.
Hoard	v. To accumulate and store excessively.
Homogeneous	adj. Uniform or similar throughout.
Hypothesize	v. To form a theory or assumption.
Imaginative	adj. Creative and full of new ideas.
Imitation	n. A copy or replica of something.
Imminent	adj. About to happen soon.
Immune	adj. Resistant to disease or harm.
Impartial	adj. Fair and not biased.
Impending	adj. Approaching or about to happen.
Impenetrable	adj. Impossible to pass through.
Imperceptible	adj. Very slight or difficult to notice.
Implement	v. To put into effect or execute.
Implication	n. A possible consequence or meaning.
Implicit	adj. Implied rather than stated directly.
Impractical	adj. Not sensible or realistic.
Improvise	v. To create or perform spontaneously.
Inactive	adj. Not engaged in movement or activity.
Inadequate	adj. Insufficient or lacking.
Inadvertently	adv. Unintentionally or by accident.
Incite	v. to encourage or stir up
Inconspicuous	adj. Not being easily seen or noticed.
Indecipherable	adj. Impossible to understand or read.
Indicate	v. To point out or show.
Indifference	n. Lack of interest or concern.
Indisputable	adj. Unable to be challenged or denied.
Indistinct	adj. Not clear or sharply defined.
Indulge	v. To allow oneself to enjoy.
Ineffectual	adj. Not producing the desired effect.
Inevitable	adj. Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Inexpensive	adj. Not costly.
Inexplicable	adj. Unable to be explained.
Influence	n. The power to affect others.
Infrequent	adj. Not occurring often.
Inhibit	v. To hinder or restrain.
Innocuous	adj. Harmless or inoffensive.
Insensible	adj. Unaware or indifferent.
Insignificant	adj. Too small or unimportant to matter.
Inspect	v. To examine closely.
Inspirational	adj. Providing motivation or encouragement.
Intangible	adj. Not able to be touched or measured.
Intentional	adj. Done on purpose.
Interchangeable	adj. Able to be substituted for each other.
Interject	v. To insert a comment abruptly.
Interpret	v. To explain the meaning of something.
Intersect	v. To cross or meet at a point.
Intricate	adj. Very detailed or complicated.
Intriguing	adj. Arousing curiosity or interest.
Invalidate	v. To make something void or null.
Invent	v. To create something new.
Investigation	n. Systematic inquiries to uncover facts.
Involuntarily	adv. Done without conscious control.
Irrelevant	adj. Not related or applicable.
Isolate	v. To separate from others.
Lacking	adj. Not having enough of something.
Latent	adj. Present but not active.
Legitimate	adj. Lawful or valid.
Localized	adj. Restricted to a particular area.
Manageable	adj. Able to be controlled or handled.
Mandatory	adj. Required or obligatory.
Mimic	v. To imitate.
Misanthropic	adj. Disliking people or society.
Misrepresent	v. To give a false impression.
Moderate	adj. Not extreme; average.
Multifaceted	adj. Having many aspects or features.
Neglect	v. To fail to care for properly.
Neutrality	n. The state of not taking sides.
Newfound	adj. Recently discovered or developed.
Notional	adj. Existing only in theory.
Novel	adj. New or original.
Nuanced	adj. Having subtle differences.
Obligate	v. To compel or require.
Obscure	adj. Not easily understood or seen.
Observable	adj. Able to be seen or noticed.
Observant	adj. Quick to notice things.
Obsolete	adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Obstructed	adj. Blocked or hindered.
Occupy	v. To take up space or time.
Oddity	n. Something unusual or strange.
Offhand	adj. Done without preparation or thought.
Omnipotent	adj. almighty and all powerful
Onset	n. the beginning or early stages
Operative	adj. Functioning or having effect.
Ornamental	adj. Decorative rather than functional.
Oust	v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office)
Outstrip	v. To surpass or exceed.
Overcome	v. To succeed in dealing with a problem.
Overlook	v. To fail to notice or consider.
Overreact	v. To respond too strongly.
Overshadow	v. To be more important than something else.
Overtly	adv. Openly and clearly.
Overwhelmed	adj. Feeling excessive stress or emotion.
Paramount	adj. predominant, superior, most important
Paucity	n. A scarcity or lack.
Perceive	v. To become aware of something.
Peripheral	adj. On the edge or outer part of something.
Permanent	adj. Lasting indefinitely.
Perpetual	adj. Continuing forever or indefinitely.
Persistent	adj. Continuing despite difficulty.
Popularize	v. To make widely known.
Postulate	v. To assume or propose a theory.
Pragmatic	adj. Practical and realistic.
Praise	v. To express approval or admiration.
Precarious	adj. Uncertain or unstable.
Preclude	v. To prevent from happening.
Predatory	adj. Exploiting others for personal gain.
Predetermined	adj. Decided in advance.
Predict	v. To say what will happen in the future.
Premeditated	adj. Planned beforehand.
Prescribe	v. To recommend or order a treatment.
Preserve	v. To keep something in its original state.
Presume	v. To assume something to be true.
Prevail	v. To win or be more powerful.
Preventable	adj. Able to be avoided.
Probability	n. Likelihood of something happening.
Proclaim	v. To announce officially.
Produce	v. To create or generate something.
Profusion	n. A large quantity of something.
Prolong	v. To extend in duration.
Prominent	adj. Important or well-known.
Proponent	n. A supporter of a cause or idea.
Provoke	v. To stir up or incite.
Prudently	adv. In a wise or careful manner.
Quantity	n. An amount or number.
Quarrel	n. An angry argument or dispute.
Questionable	adj. Doubtful or uncertain.
Ramify	v. to split into two or more branches
Rarely	adv. Infrequently or seldom.
Rationalize	v. To justify an action with reasoning.
Rebellion	n. An act of resistance against authority.
Recalcitrant	adj. Stubbornly resistant to authority.
Recant	v. To take back a previous statement.
Receptive	adj. Open to new ideas.
Reciprocate	v. To give in return.
Recognizable	adj. Easily identified.
Rectify	v. To correct or fix something.
Redefine	v. To change the meaning of something.
Redress	v. To set right or remedy.
Reform	v. To improve by making changes.
Refuse	v. To decline or reject.
Refute	v. To prove false or incorrect.
Regrettable	adj. Causing sorrow or disappointment.
Regulate	v. To control or manage.
Reject	v. To dismiss or refuse to accept.
Relocate	v. To move to a new place.
Renounce	v. To give up or reject formally.
Replenish	v. To refill or restore.
Replicable	adj. Able to be copied or repeated.
Representative	n. A person acting on behalf of others.
Repress	v. To suppress or hold back.
Reprieve	n. A temporary relief or delay.
Repudiate	v. To reject or disown.
Resilient	adj. Able to recover quickly.
Resolve	v. To find a solution.
Responsive	adj. Reacting quickly or positively.
Restore	v. To bring back to original condition.
Restrain	v. To hold back or limit.
Retain	v. To keep or hold onto.
Retaliate	v. To respond to an attack.
Rousing	adj. Exciting or stirring.
Rudimentary	adj. Basic or simple.
Sanction	v. To authorize or approve.
Sanguine	adj. Optimistic or hopeful.
Saturate	v. To soak or fill completely.
Scorn	v. to look down on with disdain
Scrutinize	v. To examine closely.
Secretive	adj. Keeping things hidden.
Sensitive	adj. Easily affected or aware.
Simulate	v. To imitate or replicate.
Sincerity	n. The quality of being genuine.
Skeptical	adj. Doubtful or questioning.
Sophisticated	adj. Complex or refined.
Span	n. The extent or length of something.
Sparingly	adv. insufficiently, meagerly, or in a restricted manner
Speculate	v. To guess or theorize.
Spurious	adj. False or deceptive.
Stark	adj. Very plain; devoid of any details or features
Strenuously	adv. With great effort.
Sturdily	adv. Strongly or solidly.
Stymie	v. To hinder or block.
Substantial	adj. Large or important.
Subtle	adj. Hard to detect or analyze
Succumb	v. To give in or surrender.
Superficial	adj. Shallow or lacking depth.
Supplement	v. To add to something.
Surmise	v. To infer or guess.
Surpass	v. To exceed or go beyond.
Surrender	v. To give up or yield.
Susceptible	adj. Easily influenced or affected.
Synchronization	n. The process of coordinating events.
Tentative	adj. Uncertain or not fully decided.
Tenuous	adj. Weak or insubstantial.
Theoretical	adj. Based on theory rather than practice.
Theory	n. A system of ideas intended to explain something.
Thoughtfulness	n. Consideration for others.
Tranquil	adj. Peaceful and calm.
Transform	v. To change in form or appearance.
Ubiquitous	adj. Present everywhere.
Uncontroversial	adj. Not likely to cause disagreement.
Undeniable	adj. Cannot be disputed.
Underscore	v. To emphasize.
Unimportant	adj. Not significant.
Unintended	adj. Not planned or meant.
Universal	adj. Common to all.
Unmistakable	adj. Clearly recognizable.
Unobtrusive	adj. Not attracting attention.
Unoriginal	adj. Lacking originality.
Unpredictable	adj. Difficult to foresee.
Validate	v. To confirm the accuracy of something.
Variable	adj. Likely to change.
Verisimilitude	n. The appearance of being true or real.
Veritable	adj. Used to emphasize truth.
Vigilance	n. The action of keeping careful watch.
Vital	adj. Urgently necessary
Waive	v. To give up a right or claim voluntarily.
Warranted	adj. Justified or necessary.
Widespread	adj. Found or occurring over a large area.
Withdraw	v. To remove or retreat.