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.

Abstract	adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
Abysmal	adj. extremely bad
Accordingly	adv. in accordance with
Acquisition	n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
Adapt	v. to make suit a new purpose v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
Adept	adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
Adequate	adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
Advent	n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
Adversarial	adj. relating to hostile opposition
Advocate	n. someone who promotes or defends something v. to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.)
Aesthetic	adj. relating to beauty or refined taste
Afford	v. to be able to buy v. to be able to spare
Agitate	v. to promote something (usu. a cause)
Allow	v. to permit or consent to
Allude	v. to make a secretive mention of something
Altercation	n. a noisy argument or confrontation
Ambiguous	adj. unclear or vague in meaning
Ambitious	adj. having a powerful desire for success or achievement
Ambivalence	n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
Analogous	adj. similar but not identical
Annihilate	v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction
Anomaly	n. something different from the norm
Anticipate	v. assume to be likely to happen
Antipathy	n. a strong feeling of dislike
Apex	n. the highest point of something
Apprehension	n. fearful expectation of something
Articulate	v. to clearly express in words
Artificial	adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Assertion	n. a strong declaration
Austere	adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial
Authenticity	n. the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived
Avenue	n. an intangible path or approach to something
Avid	adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something
Basic	adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something
Bear	v. to have as a characteristic v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth v. to put up with
Benevolent	adj. kind, generous
Bias	n. a preconception that prevents objectivity
Bittersweet	adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness
Bolster	v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
Boost	n. an increase or growth v. to increase or make grow

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