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Word
1 legume
Part of Speech
noun
2
3
4
5
noun
verb
noun
noun
champagne
dismantle
solicitor
chapeau
6 elocution
7 digit
8 dungeon
noun
noun
noun
9 repertoire
10 meager
noun
adjective
11 diesel
12 cachet
13 auxiliary
noun
noun
adjective
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18
19
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21
scurrilous
miserable
mimic
restaurateur
temperament
elysian
souvenir
loquacious
adjective
adjective
verb
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
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23
24
25
whippoorwill
collateral
pertinence
treacherous
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
26 sapphire
noun
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28
29
30
noun
adjective
noun
noun
risotto
grievous
ignominy
prognosis
31 nihilism
noun
32 personnel
33 liquefy
noun
verb
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36
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38
delirious
vindicate
voracity
contrary
foresee
adjective
verb
noun
noun
verb
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46
calypso
apocryphal
milieu
calibrate
rehearsal
synecdoche
confabulate
dour
noun
adjective
noun
verb
noun
noun
verb
adjective
Definition
a leguminous plant, especially one grown as a crop.
a white sparkling wine associated with celebration and regarded as a symbol of
luxury, typically that made in the Champagne region of France.
take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
a person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser.
a hat or cap
the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and
articulation.
any of the numerals from 0 to 9, especially when forming part of a number.
a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.
a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is
prepared to perform.
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
an internal combustion engine in which heat produced by the compression of air in
the cylinder is used to ignite the fuel.
the state of being respected or admired; prestige.
additional; supplementary; reserve:
making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of
damaging their reputation.
(of a person) wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable.
imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
a person who owns and manages a restaurant.
a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.
blissful, delightful
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
given to excessive talking: garrulous
a nocturnal bird of the eastern United States and Canada that is seldom seen
although it call is often heard at nightfall or just before dawn
security pledged for the payment of a loan
pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant:
guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
a transparent precious stone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum (aluminum
oxide).
an Italian dish of rice cooked in stock with other ingredients such as meat and
vegetables.
causing grief or sorrow
public shame or disgrace
the likely course of a disease or ailment.
a viewpoint that all traditional values and beliefs and unfounded and that all
existence is consequently senseless and useless
people employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such
as military service.
make or become liquid.
in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication and
characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
the condition or quality of being voracious
a fact or condition incompatible with another
be aware of beforehand; predict.
a kind of West Indian (originally Trinidadian) music in syncopated African rhythm,
typically with words improvised on a topical theme.
of doubtful authenticity, fictitious
environment, setting
ark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings.
a practice or trial performance of a play or other work for later public performance.
a figure of speech by which a part is put for the whole or vice versa
engage in conversation; talk.
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.
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47 comatose
adjective
48 chateau
noun
49 steppe
noun
50 postulate
51 occasion
verb
noun
52 zeitgeist
53 oxidize
noun
verb
55 dyslexic
noun
56 pomegranate
57 palaver
58 corrupt
noun
noun
verb
59 embarrass
60 inundation
61 innate
verb
noun
adjective
62 umami
noun
63 interrogate
verb
64 liaison
65 restitution
noun
noun
66
67
68
69
adequately
chauffeur
connoisseur
countenance
adjective
noun
noun
noun
70
71
72
73
74
75
collage
hysterical
ridiculous
contempt
latke
minuscule
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
76 contagious
adjective
77
78
79
80
noun
noun
noun
adjective
vocation
burgundy
luster
jubilant
81 aardvark
noun
82
83
84
85
86
87
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
charisma
largesse
cygnet
oligarchy
mellifluous
distraught
88 concierge
noun
of or in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period,
especially as a result of severe injury or illness.
a large French country house or castle often giving its name to wine made in its
neighborhood.
one of the vast tracts in southeastern Europe or Asia that are usually level and
without forests
suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for
reasoning, discussion, or belief.
a particular time or instance of an event.
the spirit of the time: the general intellectual and moral state or the trend of culture
and taste characteritistc of an era
combine or become combined chemically with oxygen.
a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and
processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading,
spelling, and writing.
an orange-sized fruit with a tough reddish outer skin and sweet red gelatinous flesh
containing many seeds.
prolonged and idle discussion.
to cause (someone or something) to become dishonest, immoral, etc.
to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert;
abash:
an overwhelming abundance of people or things.
inborn; natural.
a taste sensation that is meaty or savory and is produced by several amino acids
and nucleotides (as glutamate and aspartate)
ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely,
aggressively, or formally.
communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between
people or organizations.
the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner.
as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient,
suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for)
a person employed to drive a private automobile orlimousine for the owner.
an expert judge in matters of taste.
a person's face or facial expression.
a work of art that is made by attaching pieces of different materials (such as paper,
cloth, or wood) to a flat surface
deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion.
deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
a griddle cake, especially: one made from grated raw potato
extremely small; tiny.
(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect
contact.
a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as particularly
worthy and requiring great dedication.
a deep red color like that of burgundy wine.
the state or quality of shining by reflecting light;glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss:
feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
a burrowing nocturnal African mammal that feeds on ants and termites, and has a
long snout, a snakelike tongue, large ears and a heavy tapering tail
a special charm or appeal that causes people to feel attracted and excited by
someone (such as a politician)
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
a young swan
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
deeply upset and agitated.
an employee at a hotel whose job is to provide help and information to the people
staying at the hotel
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noun
90
91
92
93
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95
96
97
adj.
verb
noun
noun
noun
noun
noun
adjective
heuristic
harass
cruelty
predicament
curator
disquietude
covenant
morose
98 clemency
99 procurement
100 obstreperous
noun
noun
adj.
101 bouillon
noun
102
103
104
105
adjective
adjective
noun
adjective
chromatic
poignant
odometer
humorous
106 wunderkind
noun
107 crucible
noun
108 jaundice
109 confidence
110 accompaniment
noun
noun
noun
111
112
113
114
noun
noun
verb
noun
cicada
marionette
prompt
podiatrist
115 clairvoyance
noun
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
zodiac
carbine
impassive
confetti
incisiveness
contradict
buttress
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
verb
noun
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
lobster
hindrance
cyanide
quintessential
languid
localize
captivate
noun
noun
noun
adj.
adjective
verb
verb
130
131
132
133
134
skirmish
inchoate
sacrilegious
inept
appurtenances
noun
adj
adjective
adjective
plural noun
135 caricature
noun
failure to take proper care in doing something
of or relating to exploratory problem-solving techniques that utilize self educating
strategies (as the evaluation of feedback) to improve performance
subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
callous indifference to or pleasure in causing pain and suffering
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.
a state of uneasiness or anxiety.
an agreement.
sullen and ill-tempered.
the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or
forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy.
the action of obtaining or procuring something.
stubbornly defiant: resisting control or restraint often with a show of noisy disorder
a clear, usually seasoned broth made by straining water in which beef, chicken,
etc., has been cooked
relating to or using notes not belonging to the diatonic scale of the key in which a
passage is written.
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
an instrument for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle.
causing laughter
one who succeeds in a competitive or highly difficult field or profession at an early
age
a pot in which metals or other substances are heated to a very high temperature or
melted
a medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from
excess of the pigment bilirubin
a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
a musical part that supports or partners a solo instrument, voice, or group.
a large homopterous insect with long transparent wings, occurring chiefly in warm
countries.
a puppet worked from above by strings attached to its limbs.
(of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling).
a person qualified to diagnose and treat foot disorders.
the supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal
sensory contact.
a belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all
apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets
a light automatic rifle.
not feeling or showing emotion.
small pieces of colored paper thrown during a celebration such as a wedding.
penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant
deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite.
a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.
any of various large, edible, marine, usually dull-green, stalkeyed decapod crustaceans
a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
a salt or ester of hydrocyanic acid
purest of its kind
lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow:
restrict (something) to a particular place.
to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc.
an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or
outlying parts of armies or fleets.
just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary
involving or committing sacrilege.
having or showing no skill; clumsy.
subordinate parts, adjuncts or accessories
a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking
characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
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136 despotism
noun
137
138
139
140
verb
noun
verb
verb
analyze
embassy
received
captivate
141 contour
142 iridescent
143 caribou
noun
adjective
noun
144
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148
149
150
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152
stagnant
diversify
masticate
suspiciously
doubloons
knavery
psyche
decrepit
indivisible
adjective
verb
verb
adjective
plural noun
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
153
154
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156
convoluted
prodigal
conceivable
peaceable
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
157 tragedy
158 chambray
noun
noun
159 marshal
160 precipitation
noun
noun
161 cologne
162 umbrage
noun
noun
163 clavicle
noun
164 taxonomy
165 vandalism
noun
noun
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
noun
adjective
noun
noun
adverb
adjective
adjective
stroganoff
subsidiary
occurrence
stenography
incidentally
malicious
versatile
173 cathartic
174 necessary
175 loafer
adjective
adjective
noun
176
177
178
179
180
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
noun
mischievous
placid
allotment
melancholy
detriment
181 circumflex
noun
the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something,
especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
the official residence or offices of an ambassador.
be given, presented with, or paid (something).
attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.
an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
a large North American reindeer.
(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or
flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
make or become more diverse or varied.
chew (food).
tending to cause or excite suspicion
old coins of Spain and Spanish America worth 16 pieces of eight.
unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing; trickery.
the human soul, mind, or spirit.
worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.
unable to be divided or separated.
(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to
follow.
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.
inclined to avoid argument or violent conflict.
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious
accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns
an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries, including
France.
the action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution.
a liquid that has a light, pleasant smell and that people put on their skin : a light kind
of perfume that does not have a strong smell
offense or annoyance.
a bone of the vertebrate pectoral girdle typically serving to link the scapula and
sternum —called also collarbone
the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms;
systematics.
action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.
a dish in which the central ingredient, typically strips of beef, is cooked in a sauce
containing sour cream.
less important than but related or supplementary to.
an incident or event.
the action or process of writing in shorthand or taking dictation.
used when a person has something more to say
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.
able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions;
causing catharsis.
required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential.
a person who idles time away.
(of a person, animal, or their behavior) causing or showing a fondness for causing
trouble in a playful way.
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.
the amount of something allocated to a particular person.
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
the state of being harmed or damaged
a diacritical mark originally used in languages in mark length, contraction, or a
falling-rising tone
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189
raspberry
wallop
rhythm
loathe
impulse
tenacious
contrive
perpetrator
190 nonchalant
191 caramel
192 satirical
193
194
195
196
magenta
colossal
consultant
occurred
197
198
199
200
embellish
mellifluous
commission
jettison
201 coincidence
202 vaccine
203 prologue
204 lummox
205 pulpit
206 hemorrhage
207 scald
208
209
210
211
parenthesis
crotchety
lieutenant
purveyor
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213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
deterrent
conspiracy
therapeutic
dexterous
candor
constraint
patrician
multiplier
construe
chivalry
222 choreographer
223 dilettante
224 cauliflower
225 impromptu
226 duvet
an edible soft fruit related to the blackberry, consisting of a cluster of reddish-pink
drupelets.
strike or hit (someone or something) very hard.
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
to feel disgust or intense aversion for; abhor:
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice
a person who perpetrates, or commits, an illegal, criminal, or evil act:
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not
adjective
displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
a kind of chewy candy, commonly in small blocks, made from sugar, butter, milk,
noun
etc.
adjective
containing or using satire.
a light purplish red that is one of the primary subtractive colors, complementary to
noun
green.
adjective
extremely large
noun
a person who provides expert advice professionally.
verb
happened; took place
to decorate (something) by adding special details and features : to make
verb
(something) more appealing or attractive
adj.
sweetly flowing: smooth: honeyed
noun
an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.
verb
throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal
noun
connection.
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
noun
against one or several diseases
noun
a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work.
noun
a clumsy, stupid person.
a raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a
noun
sermon.
noun
an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.
verb
injure with very hot liquid or steam.
a word, clause, or sentence inserted as an explanation or afterthought into a
passage that is grammatically complete without it, in writing usually marked off by
noun
curved brackets, dashes, or commas.
adjective
irritable.
noun
a deputy or substitute acting for a superior.
noun
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing
noun
something.
noun
a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
adjective
of or relating to the healing of disease.
adjective
demonstrating neat skill, especially with the hands.
noun
the quality of being open, sincere, and honest
noun
a limitation or restriction.
noun
an aristocrat or nobleman.
noun
a person or thing that multiplies
verb
to understand (an action, event, remark, etc.) in a particular way
noun
the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
the art or practice of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies (or their
noun
depictions) in which motion, form, or both are specified.
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real
noun
commitment or knowledge.
a cabbage of a variety that bears a large immature flower head of small creamynoun
white flower buds.
adjective & adverb done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
a soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper
noun
sheet and blankets.
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
adjective
verb
noun
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228
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230
exhilarate
trepidation
duplicate
neophyte
verb
noun
adjective
noun
231
232
233
234
235
236
rhetoric
crimson
cranium
nullify
renegade
plausible
noun
adjective
noun
verb
noun
adjective
237 metamorphosis
238 colloquial
239 chic
noun
adjective
adjective
240 pusillanimous
adj.
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
noun
noun
verb
adjective
conscientious
porcelain
suspensory
vulgarity
crypt
oscillation
dazzle
incredulous
make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
exactly like something else, especially through having been copied.
a young or inexperienced practitioner or student: a beginner
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of
speech and other compositional techniques.
of a rich deep red color inclining to purple.
skull
make legally null and void; invalidate.
a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to
an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
lacking or showing a lack of courage, strength, and resolution: marked by meanspirited and contemptible timidity
(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well
and thoroughly.
a white vitrified translucent ceramic; china.
holding and supporting an organ or part.
the state or quality of being vulgar
an underground room or vault beneath a church, used as a chapel or burial place.
movement back and forth at a regular speed.
(of a bright light) blind (a person) temporarily.
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.