ADAMANT	firm (refusing to change your mind; very firm)
ALLEVIATE	ease (to make pain or a problem less severe)
ADVERSITY	hardship (serious hardship or bad luck)
ARROGANT	conceited (acting as if you are better than others)
AUTHENTIC	genuine (real and genuine, not a copy)
ASSESS	evaluate (to judge the value, size, or quality of)
ANIMOSITY	hostility (strong dislike or hostility toward someone)
BLAND	tasteless (lacking flavor or interest; dull)
BLATANT	obvious (very obvious and done openly, without shame)
ATTAIN	achieve (to reach or achieve a goal)
CONCISE	brief (brief but clear and complete)
ANGUISH	agony (severe pain or very great sorrow)
BOLSTER	support (to support or make stronger)
CONSCIENTIOUS	careful (careful to do your work well and correctly)
CONSPICUOUS	noticeable (easy to notice; standing out)
APTITUDE	talent (a natural ability to learn or do something)
CONCEDE	admit (to admit something is true, often unwillingly)
CREDIBLE	believable (believable; able to be trusted)
CRYPTIC	mysterious (mysterious and hard to understand)
BENEFACTOR	donor (a person who gives money or help)
CONDEMN	criticize (to say strongly that something is wrong)
DECISIVE	firm (able to make choices quickly and firmly)
DESPERATE	hopeless (feeling hopeless and ready to try anything)
CONFIDE	share (to tell a secret to someone you trust)
BIAS	prejudice (an unfair preference for or against something)
DEVIOUS	sneaky (sneaky and dishonest)
DIVERSE	varied (showing great variety; made of different kinds)
CONFRONT	face (to face a problem or person directly)
CAMARADERIE	friendship (friendship and trust among a group)
DUBIOUS	doubtful (doubtful; not to be trusted)
CONTRADICT	dispute (to say the opposite of)
ECCENTRIC	odd (odd or unusual in a harmless way)
ELABORATE	detailed (having many detailed parts; complicated)
CATALYST	spark (something that causes or speeds up change)
CONSERVE	save (to protect something from waste or loss)
ENTHUSIASTIC	eager (showing great excitement and interest)
EXUBERANT	joyful (overflowing with energy, joy, and excitement)
COMPROMISE	deal (an agreement where each side gives up something)
DEPLETE	use up (to use up the supply of)
FEROCIOUS	fierce (extremely fierce or intense)
FORMIDABLE	daunting (impressive and very hard to beat)
DEPRIVE	deny (to take away or keep something needed from)
CONSENSUS	agreement (general agreement among a group)
FRANTIC	panicked (wild with worry or hurry)
FRIVOLOUS	silly (silly and not serious or important)
DISCERN	detect (to notice or tell apart, often with difficulty)
CONTEMPT	scorn (a feeling that someone is worthless)
GREGARIOUS	outgoing (liking to be with other people; sociable)
HOSPITABLE	welcoming (friendly and welcoming to guests)
DISCLOSE	reveal (to make known information that was secret)
IMPECCABLE	flawless (perfect; without any flaws)
CONTROVERSY	dispute (a public disagreement that many people argue about)
DISPEL	banish (to make a doubt, fear, or belief disappear)
INQUISITIVE	curious (eager to learn and full of questions)
INTREPID	fearless (fearless and adventurous)
DEFICIENCY	lack (a lack or shortage of something needed)
DIVULGE	reveal (to reveal private or secret information)
IRATE	furious (very angry)
LUDICROUS	ridiculous (so silly it is laughable)
DISCORD	conflict (disagreement and lack of harmony)
ELICIT	draw out (to draw out a response or reaction)
MEDIOCRE	average (only ordinary or average; not very good)
MELANCHOLY	gloomy (sad in a quiet, thoughtful, lasting way)
EMBELLISH	decorate (to decorate or add details to)
DISDAIN	scorn (a feeling that something is beneath you)
MUNDANE	everyday (ordinary and dull; everyday)
NONCHALANT	casual (calm and seeming not to care or worry)
EMULATE	imitate (to copy someone you admire)
DISSENT	disagreement (disagreement with an official or popular opinion)
NOTORIOUS	infamous (famous for something bad)
ENDORSE	support (to publicly support or approve)
OBNOXIOUS	annoying (very annoying or unpleasant)
OBLIVIOUS	unaware (not aware of what is happening around you)
ENVY	jealousy (wanting what someone else has)
ENTICE	tempt (to attract someone by offering something pleasant)
OPULENT	luxurious (rich, expensive, and showy)
ORNATE	fancy (decorated with lots of fancy detail)
FACADE	front (a false outward appearance that hides feelings)
ERADICATE	eliminate (to destroy completely; wipe out)
PAINSTAKING	careful (done with great care and effort)
PASSIVE	inactive (accepting what happens without taking action)
EVOKE	summon (to bring a feeling or memory to mind)
FEAT	achievement (an achievement that takes great skill or courage)
PERPLEXED	puzzled (completely confused; puzzled)
PETTY	trivial (small and unimportant; mean about little things)
EXERT	apply (to use strength, effort, or influence)
FINESSE	skill (great skill and grace in handling something)
POMPOUS	self-important (showing off how important you think you are)
PRECARIOUS	unstable (unsafe and likely to fall or fail)
EXPEL	eject (to force someone or something out)
PRISTINE	spotless (perfectly clean and untouched)
FOLLY	foolishness (a foolish act or idea)
FABRICATE	invent (to make up something false)
PROFOUND	deep (very deep or meaningful)
PROFICIENT	skilled (skilled from practice)
FRAUD	scam (dishonest trickery used to gain money)
FLUCTUATE	vary (to rise and fall in an irregular way)
PROMINENT	famous (important and well known)
RATIONAL	logical (based on clear thinking and reason)
GRIEVANCE	complaint (a complaint about something unfair)
FORTIFY	strengthen (to make stronger, especially for protection)
RELENTLESS	nonstop (never stopping or easing up)
RESOLUTE	determined (firmly determined)
FOSTER	encourage (to encourage the growth or development of)
HERITAGE	tradition (traditions and culture passed down from ancestors)
RESOURCEFUL	inventive (good at finding clever ways to solve problems)
RIGOROUS	demanding (very strict, thorough, and demanding)
HAMPER	hinder (to slow down or get in the way of)
HOAX	trick (a trick meant to fool people)
RUTHLESS	merciless (showing no mercy or pity)
IMPEDE	hinder (to slow or block progress)
SARCASTIC	mocking (saying the opposite of what you mean to mock)
SINISTER	menacing (seeming evil or threatening)
HYPOCRITE	phony (someone who does what they tell others not to)
IMPLY	suggest (to suggest something without saying it directly)
STAGNANT	still (not flowing or moving; not growing)
STEADFAST	loyal (loyal and unwavering)
ILLUSION	deception (something that looks real but is not)
INCITE	provoke (to stir up or provoke)
SUBTLE	slight (so slight it is hard to notice)
SUPERFICIAL	shallow (only on the surface; not deep)
INDULGE	treat (to allow yourself or others a special pleasure)
INCENTIVE	reward (something that encourages you to act)
TENACIOUS	persistent (holding on firmly; refusing to give up)
TENTATIVE	uncertain (uncertain; not yet final)
INFER	conclude (to figure out from clues or evidence)
INTEGRITY	honesty (honesty and strong moral principles)
THOROUGH	complete (complete and careful about every detail)
TRANSPARENT	clear (clear enough to see through)
INHIBIT	restrain (to hold back or prevent)
UNRULY	wild (hard to control; wild)
INTUITION	instinct (knowing something without proof; a gut feeling)
INSTIGATE	start (to deliberately cause something to start)
VAIN	conceited (too proud of your looks or abilities)
VINDICTIVE	spiteful (wanting to get revenge)
LEGACY	inheritance (something handed down from the past)
JEOPARDIZE	endanger (to put at risk)
VOLATILE	unpredictable (likely to change suddenly)
VORACIOUS	hungry (having a huge appetite; extremely eager)
MENTOR	guide (an experienced person who guides someone)
JUSTIFY	defend (to give a good reason for)
WHIMSICAL	playful (playful and fanciful in an odd way)
WISTFUL	longing (sadly longing for something)
MEDIATE	referee (to help two sides settle a disagreement)
MISCONCEPTION	error (a mistaken belief or idea)
AMICABLE	friendly (friendly and peaceful)
ARDENT	devoted (very devoted and enthusiastic)
OBSTRUCT	block (to block a path or view)
MORALE	spirit (the spirit and confidence of a group)
ASTUTE	sharp (sharp at noticing and understanding things)
PERCEIVE	notice (to notice or become aware of)
CUMBERSOME	bulky (large, heavy, and hard to carry or use)
DESPONDENT	discouraged (very sad and without hope)
MOTIVE	reason (a reason for doing something)
PACIFY	calm (to calm someone who is upset)
DYNAMIC	energetic (full of energy and new ideas)
FERVENT	passionate (showing very strong and sincere feeling)
OMEN	sign (a sign of something to come)
PLUMMET	plunge (to fall straight down very fast)
IMMINENT	approaching (about to happen very soon)
INCREDULOUS	disbelieving (unable to believe something)
PREVAIL	win (to win or succeed after a struggle)
ORDEAL	trial (a very painful or difficult experience)
INDIGNANT	offended (angry about something unfair)
INGENIOUS	clever (very clever and original)
PROLONG	extend (to make something last longer)
PARADOX	contradiction (a true statement that seems self-contradictory)
INSOLENT	rude (rudely disrespectful, especially toward someone in charge)
LISTLESS	sluggish (lacking energy or interest)
QUELL	calm (put an end to; calm or crush)
LUCRATIVE	profitable (producing a lot of money or profit)
PREJUDICE	bias (an unfair opinion formed without knowing the facts)
REASSURE	comfort (make someone feel less worried)
OBSOLETE	outdated (no longer used because something newer exists)
RENOWNED	famous (famous and widely admired)
PRESTIGE	status (respect earned through success or high rank)
REFUTE	disprove (prove that a statement or idea is wrong)
SEDENTARY	inactive (involving much sitting and little physical activity)
SUCCINCT	brief (brief and clearly expressed)
PRODIGY	genius (a young person with exceptional talent)
RELINQUISH	give up (give up or let go of something)
VERBOSE	wordy (using more words than needed)
ADEPT	skilled (very skilled)
REPLENISH	refill (fill up again after being used)
PROSPECT	chance (the possibility of something happening in the future)
ARDUOUS	difficult (requiring great effort; very difficult)
AVID	eager (very eager and enthusiastic)
REPRIMAND	scold (scold someone formally for doing wrong)
PROTAGONIST	hero (the main character in a story)
BENIGN	harmless (harmless; not dangerous)
RETALIATE	strike back (strike back after being harmed or insulted)
BRAZEN	shameless (bold and shameless)
CALLOUS	heartless (not caring about others' feelings)
RAPPORT	bond (a friendly, understanding relationship)
RETRIEVE	fetch (get something back; bring back)
EXASPERATED	frustrated (very annoyed and frustrated)
IMPETUOUS	hasty (acting quickly without thinking first)
RIVALRY	competition (competition between two people or groups)
SCOFF	mock (laugh at or mock something as foolish)
INEPT	unskilled (lacking skill; clumsy)
