| abate |
to become less strong or severe; or to make something less strong |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| aberrant |
departing from what is normal, expected, or accepted |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| abhor |
to strongly dislike or hate something |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| abrasive |
harsh, rude, or irritating in manner or behavior |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| absolve |
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| abstain |
to deliberately choose not to do or take part in something |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| acquiesce |
to accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| acrimonious |
angry and bitter, especially in speech or disagreement |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| acumen |
the ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| adamant |
firmly refusing to change an opinion or decision |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| admonish |
to warn or criticize someone firmly but usually gently |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| adroit |
skillful, clever, and effective in handling a situation |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| adversary |
a person or group that opposes or competes with another |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| adverse |
harmful, unfavorable, or likely to cause difficulty |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| advocate |
to publicly support or recommend an idea, plan, or cause |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| affable |
friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| aggregate |
to combine separate amounts, items, or data into a total or whole |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| alleviate |
to make pain, difficulty, or a problem less severe |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| aloof |
emotionally distant and not friendly or involved |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| alter |
to change something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| altruistic |
showing concern for the well-being of others without personal gain |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| ambiguous |
unclear because it can have more than one possible meaning |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| ambivalent |
having mixed or conflicting feelings about something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| ameliorate |
to make a bad or difficult situation better |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| amicable |
friendly and peaceful, especially after disagreement |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| analyze |
to examine something carefully by looking at its parts |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| anecdotal |
based on personal stories rather than systematic evidence |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| animosity |
strong dislike or hostility |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| anomaly |
something that differs from what is normal, expected, or typical |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| antagonize |
to cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| antiquated |
old-fashioned or no longer useful because something newer exists |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| apathetic |
showing little interest, emotion, or concern |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| appease |
to calm or satisfy someone by giving them what they want |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| apprehensive |
worried or uneasy about something that may happen |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| approach |
a way of dealing with something; or to come closer |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| approximate |
close to the exact amount; or to estimate roughly |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| arbitrary |
based on a choice or decision without a clear reason or rule |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| arbitrate |
to settle a disagreement by acting as a neutral judge |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| arduous |
requiring great effort, endurance, or difficulty |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| articulate |
able to express ideas clearly and effectively |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| assertive |
confident in expressing opinions or needs without being aggressive |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| assiduous |
showing constant, careful, and persistent effort |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| assimilate |
to absorb and understand information or become part of a group |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| astute |
clever and quick to understand situations |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| audacious |
bold and willing to take risks, sometimes shockingly so |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| augment |
to increase the size, amount, strength, or value of something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| austere |
plain, strict, or without unnecessary comfort or decoration |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| autonomous |
independent and able to govern or control itself |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| avert |
to prevent something bad from happening |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| banal |
so ordinary or overused that it is boring and unoriginal |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| begrudge |
to resent someone for having or receiving something |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| belligerent |
hostile, aggressive, and eager to argue or fight |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| benevolent |
kind and generous, especially toward people in need |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| benign |
gentle or harmless; not dangerous or threatening |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| bolster |
to support or strengthen something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| brevity |
the quality of using few words or lasting only a short time |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| calculated |
planned carefully to achieve a particular result |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| candid |
honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| capricious |
changing suddenly and unpredictably, often for no clear reason |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| caustic |
sharply critical, sarcastic, or hurtful in speech |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| censure |
to express strong official criticism or disapproval |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| circumspect |
careful to consider possible risks before acting or speaking |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| circumvent |
to avoid or get around a rule, problem, or obstacle |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| clandestine |
kept secret because it is improper, illegal, or meant to be hidden |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| coalesce |
to come together and form one larger group or whole |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| coerce |
to force someone to do something through pressure or threats |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| coherent |
clear, logical, and well organized |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| compel |
to force or strongly persuade someone to do something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| complacent |
too satisfied with a situation to notice possible problems |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| comprehensive |
including nearly everything necessary or relevant |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| concede |
to admit that something is true, often unwillingly |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| conciliatory |
intended to reduce conflict and restore friendly relations |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| concise |
expressing much in few words without unnecessary detail |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| conclusive |
strong enough to prove something or settle a question |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| concur |
to agree with an opinion, decision, or conclusion |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| concurrent |
happening or existing at the same time |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| condescending |
showing that one believes oneself superior to others |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| condone |
to accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| conjecture |
a conclusion or guess based on incomplete evidence |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| consequence |
a result or effect, especially one caused by an action |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| consistent |
staying the same over time or agreeing with something else |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| conspicuous |
easy to notice because it stands out clearly |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| constrain |
to limit or restrict someone's choices, actions, or development |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| construe |
to interpret the meaning of a word, statement, or action in a particular way |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| contemptuous |
showing strong disrespect or scorn |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| contentious |
likely to cause disagreement or involving strong disagreement |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| contrast |
a clear difference; or to show how things are different |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| contrite |
feeling sincere regret or guilt for something wrong |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| controversial |
causing strong disagreement or public debate |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| converge |
to move toward the same point or become more similar |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| copious |
large in amount or quantity; abundant |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| correlate |
to show or have a relationship in which two things change or occur together |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| corroborate |
to confirm or support a statement with additional evidence |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| corrosive |
gradually damaging or weakening something, physically or figuratively |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| credible |
believable and worthy of trust |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| credulous |
too ready to believe things without enough evidence |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| criterion |
a standard used to judge or decide something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| cryptic |
mysterious or difficult to understand because the meaning is hidden |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| cumulative |
increasing or growing through repeated additions over time |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| cursory |
quick and not detailed or thorough |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| cynical |
believing that people are mainly motivated by selfish interests |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| dearth |
a lack or shortage of something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| debilitate |
to make someone or something physically or mentally weaker |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| deceptive |
giving a false impression or intended to mislead |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| decorum |
proper and polite behavior appropriate to a situation |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| deferential |
showing respectful attention to someone of higher status or authority |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| deficient |
not having enough of something essential |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| deleterious |
causing harm or damage |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| deliberate |
done intentionally and with careful thought |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| delineate |
to describe or show something precisely and clearly |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| denounce |
to publicly condemn or strongly criticize someone or something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| deplete |
to use up or greatly reduce a supply or resource |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| deride |
to mock or speak about someone or something with contempt |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| derive |
to get or develop something from a source |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| despondent |
very discouraged, unhappy, and without hope |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| deter |
to discourage someone from acting by making the consequences seem risky or unpleasant |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| detract |
to reduce the value, importance, or quality of something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| digress |
to move away from the main subject while speaking or writing |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| diligent |
showing steady, careful, and persistent effort |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| discern |
to notice, recognize, or understand something that is not obvious |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| discrepancy |
a difference between things that are expected to agree |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| discrete |
separate and distinct from other things |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| disdain |
a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| dismiss |
to reject an idea as unimportant or unworthy of consideration |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| disparage |
to speak about someone or something in a way that lowers its value or reputation |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| dispassionate |
not influenced by strong emotion and therefore able to judge fairly |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| dispel |
to cause a doubt, fear, or false belief to disappear |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| disseminate |
to spread information or ideas widely |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| dissent |
disagreement with an accepted or majority opinion |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| distinguish |
to recognize or show the difference between things |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| distort |
to twist or change the truth, meaning, or appearance of something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| diverge |
to move apart, develop differently, or disagree |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| divulge |
to reveal information that was previously secret or private |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| docile |
calm, obedient, and easy to control or teach |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| doctrine |
a set of beliefs or principles taught or accepted by a group |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| dogmatic |
stubbornly stating opinions as if they are unquestionably true |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| dubious |
doubtful, uncertain, or not likely to be trustworthy |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| eccentric |
unconventional and noticeably different from what is considered normal |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| eclectic |
made up of ideas or styles chosen from many different sources |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| elaborate |
to add more detail or explain something more fully |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| elated |
extremely happy and excited |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| elicit |
to draw out a response, answer, or reaction |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| eloquent |
fluent, persuasive, and effective in speaking or writing |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| elusive |
difficult to find, catch, achieve, or understand |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| empirical |
based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory alone |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| emulate |
to try to match or equal someone by copying their successful qualities |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| endorse |
to publicly approve, support, or recommend something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| engender |
to cause a feeling, condition, or situation to develop |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| enigmatic |
mysterious and difficult to understand or explain |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| enumerate |
to list things one by one |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a very short time |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| equitable |
fair and reasonable, especially in the way people are treated |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| equivocal |
unclear or open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| equivocate |
to use deliberately unclear language to avoid committing to a clear position |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| erratic |
unpredictable or irregular in movement, behavior, or quality |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| erroneous |
incorrect because of an error or mistaken belief |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| erudite |
having or showing great knowledge gained through study |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| establish |
to create, set up, or show something clearly |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| evaluate |
to judge the quality, value, or effectiveness of something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| evasive |
avoiding a direct answer or trying to escape attention or responsibility |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| evident |
clear or easy to see or understand |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| exacerbate |
to make a problem, condition, or situation worse |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| exasperate |
to irritate or frustrate someone greatly |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| exemplary |
excellent enough to serve as a model or example |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| exemplify |
to be a clear example of a quality, idea, or type |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| exhaustive |
complete and thorough, including all or nearly all possibilities |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| exonerate |
to officially clear someone from blame or responsibility |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| explicit |
stated clearly and directly, leaving no doubt |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| expound |
to explain an idea or theory in detail |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| extrapolate |
to estimate or infer something beyond the known information |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| exuberant |
full of energy, excitement, or cheerful enthusiasm |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| facilitate |
to make an action or process easier |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| factor |
something that helps cause or influence a result |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| fallacy |
a mistaken belief or faulty idea, especially in reasoning |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| fastidious |
very careful about details and difficult to please |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| feasible |
possible and practical to do successfully |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| feign |
to pretend to have a feeling, condition, or quality that is not genuine |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| fervent |
showing strong and sincere enthusiasm or emotion |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| finite |
having a limit or end; not infinite |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| flagrant |
obviously wrong or offensive in a shocking way |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| foreboding |
a feeling that something bad is going to happen |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| forestall |
to prevent or delay something by taking action in advance |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| formidable |
very difficult, powerful, or impressive |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| formulate |
to develop or create something carefully, such as a plan or idea |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| forthright |
direct, honest, and straightforward in speech or behavior |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| fortify |
to strengthen or protect something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| frivolous |
not serious or useful; lacking an important purpose |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| frugal |
careful about spending money or using resources; not wasteful |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| futile |
unlikely to succeed or produce a useful result |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| grapple |
to struggle with or work hard to understand a difficult problem |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| gregarious |
sociable and enjoying the company of other people |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| hackneyed |
overused so often that it has become dull or unoriginal |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| hamper |
to make progress or movement more difficult |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| haughty |
proud and acting as though other people are less important |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| hierarchy |
a system in which people or things are ranked by level or importance |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| hindrance |
something that makes progress difficult |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| hypothetical |
based on an imagined situation rather than a real one |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| imminent |
about to happen very soon |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| immutable |
unable to be changed |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| impartial |
fair and not favoring one side over another |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| impeccable |
without mistakes or faults; extremely well done |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| imperative |
extremely important or necessary |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| impetuous |
acting quickly and without enough thought about the consequences |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| implicit |
suggested or understood without being directly stated |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| improvise |
to create or perform something without preparing it beforehand |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| impugn |
to challenge the truth, honesty, or character of someone or something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| incessant |
continuing without stopping or pausing |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| incisive |
clear, sharp, and showing strong understanding or judgment |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| incongruous |
not fitting together naturally or seeming out of place |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| indicate |
to show, point out, or suggest something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| indifferent |
having little interest, concern, or preference |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| indignant |
angry because something seems unfair or insulting |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| indispensable |
absolutely necessary and impossible to do without |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| indolent |
habitually lazy and avoiding effort |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| induce |
to cause something to happen or persuade someone to do something |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| inept |
lacking skill or ability in a particular situation |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| inevitable |
certain to happen or impossible to avoid |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| infer |
to reach a conclusion from evidence or clues |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| ingenuous |
honest, innocent, and straightforward, sometimes from lack of experience |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| inherent |
existing as a natural or essential part of something |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| inhibit |
to prevent, slow, or limit an action or process |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| innocuous |
harmless and not likely to cause damage or offense |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| innovative |
introducing new ideas, methods, or designs |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| insipid |
lacking flavor, interest, energy, or excitement |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| insular |
narrow in outlook because of limited experience with other people or ideas |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| integral |
essential and necessary as part of a whole |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| interpret |
to explain or understand the meaning of something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| intrepid |
fearless and willing to face danger or difficulty |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| intuitive |
understood or known through instinct rather than deliberate reasoning |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| invoke |
to refer to or call upon a rule, authority, idea, or power for support |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| judicious |
showing good judgment and careful thought |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| justify |
to give good reasons or evidence to show that something is reasonable |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| juxtapose |
to place two things close together so their differences or similarities are clear |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| lament |
to express sadness or regret about something |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| lethargic |
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or alertness |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| lucid |
clear and easy to understand |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| magnanimous |
generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker person |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| magnitude |
the great size, extent, or importance of something |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| maintain |
to keep something going, at the same level, or in good condition |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| malicious |
intending to harm or cause suffering to someone |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| malleable |
able to be shaped, changed, or influenced fairly easily |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| meager |
too small in amount or quantity; insufficient |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| mediate |
to help opposing people or groups reach an agreement |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| meticulous |
extremely careful and attentive to small details |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| mitigate |
to make something harmful, unpleasant, or severe less serious |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| morose |
gloomy, withdrawn, and bad-tempered |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| mundane |
ordinary, routine, and lacking excitement or special interest |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| negate |
to cancel, deny, or make something ineffective |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| negligent |
failing to give proper care, attention, or responsibility |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| nonchalant |
calm and unconcerned in a way that may seem surprisingly casual |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| novice |
a person who is new to or inexperienced in an activity |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| nuanced |
showing subtle differences or careful distinctions |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| obscure |
not well known, clear, or easy to understand |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| obsolete |
no longer used because something newer has replaced it |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| obstinate |
stubbornly refusing to change an opinion or course of action |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| obtain |
to get or acquire something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| ominous |
suggesting that something bad or threatening is likely to happen |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| onerous |
involving a heavy burden, great difficulty, or excessive responsibility |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| orthodox |
following established, traditional, or widely accepted beliefs or methods |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| ostentatious |
designed to attract attention or impress others by displaying wealth or importance |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| paradox |
a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a truth |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| parochial |
having a narrow outlook limited to local or familiar concerns |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| perceptive |
quick to notice and understand things accurately |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and with little care or interest |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| perspective |
a particular way of seeing or thinking about something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| pervasive |
spreading throughout or present in every part of something |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| placid |
calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| plausible |
seeming reasonable or likely to be true |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| poignant |
causing a strong feeling of sadness, sympathy, or emotional reflection |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| pragmatic |
focused on practical results rather than theories or ideals |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| precarious |
unstable or dangerous because it could easily become worse |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| precedent |
an earlier example or decision used to guide similar cases later |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| precipitate |
to cause an event or situation, especially a sudden or unwanted one, to happen |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| precocious |
developing abilities or maturity earlier than is usual |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| predominant |
more common, powerful, or important than all others |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| pretentious |
trying to seem more important, intelligent, or impressive than one really is |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| prevalent |
common or widespread in a particular place or time |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| profound |
very deep, important, or strongly felt |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| proliferate |
to increase or spread rapidly |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| prolific |
producing many works, results, or offspring |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| proponent |
a person who supports or argues in favor of an idea or plan |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| prosaic |
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| provoke |
to cause a reaction, feeling, or response |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| prudent |
careful and sensible about future risks or consequences |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| qualify |
to limit or modify a statement so it is more precise or less absolute |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| quell |
to put an end to a disturbance, feeling, or opposition |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| rancor |
deep and lasting bitterness or resentment |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| rebut |
to respond to an argument by showing that it is wrong or weak |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly resisting rules, authority, or control |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| reclusive |
avoiding other people and preferring to live or spend time alone |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| reconcile |
to restore agreement or make two conflicting ideas consistent |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| rectify |
to correct something that is wrong or unfair |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| redundant |
unnecessary because it repeats something or is no longer needed |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| refute |
to prove that a statement or argument is false |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| reinforce |
to strengthen an idea, structure, behavior, or feeling |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| reiterate |
to say or state something again for emphasis or clarity |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| relentless |
continuing with great determination and not becoming weaker or less intense |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| relevant |
directly connected to the topic or situation |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| relinquish |
to give up possession, control, or a claim voluntarily |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| reluctant |
unwilling or hesitant to do something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| renounce |
to formally give up, reject, or refuse to continue supporting something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| require |
to need something or to make something necessary |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| rescind |
to officially cancel a rule, decision, or agreement |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| resilient |
able to recover quickly from difficulty or change |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| resolute |
firmly determined and unwilling to give up |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| restrain |
to hold back, control, or prevent someone or something from acting freely |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| reticent |
unwilling to speak freely about one's thoughts or feelings |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| reverent |
showing deep respect or admiration |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| rigorous |
extremely thorough, careful, or strict |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| sagacious |
showing wise judgment and good understanding |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| salient |
most noticeable, important, or relevant |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| scrupulous |
extremely careful to do what is right, accurate, or honest |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| scrutinize |
to examine something very carefully and closely |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| significant |
important or large enough to matter |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| skeptical |
not easily convinced; having doubts about a claim |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| solemn |
serious, formal, and not cheerful |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| sporadic |
happening occasionally or irregularly rather than continuously |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| steadfast |
firm, loyal, and unwilling to change despite difficulty |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| stipulate |
to state clearly that something is required as part of an agreement |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| stoic |
enduring pain or difficulty without showing much emotion or complaint |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| stringent |
very strict, demanding, or severe |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| subsequent |
coming after something else |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| substantiate |
to support a claim with evidence or proof |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| subtle |
not obvious; difficult to notice or understand immediately |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| subversive |
intended to weaken or undermine an established system or authority |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| succinct |
expressed clearly and briefly without unnecessary words |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| sufficient |
enough for a particular purpose |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| superficial |
concerned only with the surface and lacking depth or thoroughness |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| superfluous |
more than is needed; unnecessary |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| suppress |
to prevent, restrain, or stop something from being expressed or developing |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| synthesize |
to combine different ideas or information into a new, unified whole |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| taciturn |
habitually quiet and unwilling to talk very much |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| tangible |
real, definite, or able to be clearly recognized or measured |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| tenable |
able to be defended with evidence or maintained as a reasonable position |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| tenacious |
determined and unwilling to give up |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| tentative |
not certain or final; subject to change |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| tenuous |
weak, slight, or not strongly supported by evidence |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| thwart |
to prevent someone from succeeding or a plan from being completed |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| tractable |
easy to control, influence, or deal with |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| transcend |
to go beyond the usual limits of something |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| transient |
lasting only a short time; temporary |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| turbulent |
marked by disorder, conflict, rapid change, or violent movement |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| undermine |
to weaken something gradually or indirectly |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| unequivocal |
completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or more than one interpretation |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| unprecedented |
never known, done, or experienced before |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| vacillate |
to repeatedly change between different opinions or choices |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| valid |
reasonable, acceptable, or supported well enough to be trusted |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
| venerate |
to regard someone or something with deep respect |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| versatile |
able to adapt to many different tasks, uses, or situations |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| viable |
capable of working successfully or continuing to exist |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| vigilant |
carefully watchful for possible danger or problems |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| vindicate |
to clear someone from blame or show that a claim or action was justified |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| vindictive |
having a strong desire to punish someone for a real or imagined wrong |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| volatile |
likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially in an unstable way |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| vulnerable |
open to harm, attack, damage, or criticism |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| warrant |
to justify an action or make it necessary or appropriate |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| wary |
careful and watchful because something may be dangerous or unreliable |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| whimsical |
playfully unusual or based on sudden imaginative ideas |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| withstand |
to resist or endure a difficult force, condition, or attack |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
| zealous |
showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |