LUCID	clear (clear and easy to understand)
STIFLE	hold back (hold back or stop from happening)
STRATEGY	plan (a careful plan for reaching a goal)
EMPHATIC	forceful (said with force to show importance)
COHERENT	logical (logical and clearly connected)
SUBDUE	control (bring under control; overcome)
SURPLUS	excess (an amount more than what is needed)
COMPLACENT	smug (too satisfied with oneself to keep trying hard)
SUCCUMB	give in (give in to a force or pressure)
APATHETIC	uninterested (showing no interest or concern)
ABRASIVE	harsh (harsh and rough in manner or texture)
TURMOIL	chaos (a state of great confusion or disorder)
THWART	prevent (stop someone from doing what they planned)
AGITATED	upset (nervous, upset, and unable to stay calm)
ANIMATED	lively (full of life and excitement)
UNDERMINE	weaken (weaken gradually or secretly)
VIRTUE	goodness (a good quality in a person's character)
ARTICULATE	well-spoken (able to express ideas clearly in words)
ATTENTIVE	alert (carefully listening, watching, and noticing)
WANE	fade (gradually become smaller or weaker)
WRATH	rage (extreme anger)
AWKWARD	clumsy (uncomfortable or clumsy)
WIELD	handle (hold and use a tool or power with skill)
BELLIGERENT	hostile (eager to fight or argue)
BIZARRE	strange (very strange or unusual)
PRECEDENT	example (an earlier example that guides later decisions)
WITHSTAND	resist (hold up against force and survive undamaged)
BRASH	cocky (overly bold and self-confident, often rude)
BRUSQUE	abrupt (short and rude in speech or manner)
PROPONENT	supporter (a person who supports an idea)
ADVOCATE	support (publicly support or speak in favor of)
CHRONIC	long-lasting (lasting a long time or returning often)
CONTAGIOUS	catching (able to spread from person to person)
ACCELERATE	speed up (speed up)
QUANDARY	dilemma (a state of not knowing what to do)
COPIOUS	plentiful (large in amount; plentiful)
COVERT	secret (secret or hidden)
AGGRAVATE	worsen (make a problem or injury worse)
CREDULOUS	gullible (too ready to believe things)
THRESHOLD	edge (a doorway; the point where something begins)
AMEND	revise (change something to improve or correct it)
CYNICAL	distrustful (believing people act only out of selfishness)
DECREPIT	worn-out (old and in very poor condition)
NEMESIS	rival (a long-time opponent who is hard to beat)
SPURN	reject (reject with scorn)
DEMURE	shy (quiet, shy, and modest)
DEPLORABLE	shameful (very bad and deserving strong disapproval)
RECTIFY	fix (fix a mistake; set something right)
NOTION	idea (an idea or belief)
DEVOTED	loyal (very loving and loyal)
DISCREET	tactful (careful not to draw attention or reveal secrets)
REITERATE	repeat (say again, often for emphasis)
DISTRAUGHT	frantic (extremely upset and worried)
PINNACLE	peak (the highest point)
SPECULATE	guess (guess without having all the facts)
DRASTIC	extreme (extreme and having a strong effect)
ELITE	top (among the best of a group)
POSTERITY	descendants (all future generations of people)
OBLITERATE	destroy (destroy completely)
EMPATHETIC	understanding (able to understand and share others' feelings)
ETHICAL	moral (morally right and fair)
INFLICT	cause (cause something harmful or unpleasant)
SENTIMENT	feeling (a feeling or opinion)
EVIDENT	obvious (plain to see; obvious)
EXCESSIVE	unreasonable (more than is reasonable or needed)
INTERVENE	step in (step in to change or stop something)
UPHEAVAL	disruption (a sudden, major change or disturbance)
EXPLICIT	specific (stated clearly and in detail)
IMPOSE	force (force a rule or burden on others)
FALLIBLE	imperfect (capable of making mistakes)
FATAL	deadly (causing death or disaster)
STATURE	standing (importance or reputation earned by achievement)
IMPAIR	harm (weaken or damage)
FERAL	wild (wild, especially after once being tame)
FICTITIOUS	imaginary (made up; not real)
IMPROVISE	invent (make or do something without planning)
JARGON	lingo (special words used by a particular group)
FLUENT	smooth (able to speak or write easily and smoothly)
FORLORN	lonely (sad and lonely)
SLANDER	smear (say false things that damage someone's reputation)
HIERARCHY	ranking (a system ranking people or things by level)
FURTIVE	sneaky (secretive; trying not to be noticed)
TARNISH	stain (dull the shine of; damage a reputation)
GENIAL	friendly (friendly and cheerful)
GAUDY	flashy (too bright or showy, in poor taste)
MILESTONE	landmark (an important event or stage in progress)
TRESPASS	intrude (enter someone's property without permission)
GROTESQUE	hideous (ugly or distorted in a strange way)
GRUELING	exhausting (extremely tiring and demanding)
AFFLICTION	suffering (something that causes pain or suffering)
UNEARTH	uncover (dig up or discover something hidden)
HAPLESS	unlucky (unlucky)
HAPHAZARD	random (lacking order or plan; random)
MEDDLE	interfere (interfere in other people's business)
CHRONICLE	record (a record of events in time order)
HEFTY	heavy (large and heavy)
HUMANE	kind (kind and gentle, avoiding cruelty)
REVOKE	cancel (officially cancel or take back)
HYPOTHETICAL	supposed (imagined or supposed, not actually real)
DEXTERITY	skill (skill in using the hands)
ABHOR	hate (hate strongly)
ILLUSTRIOUS	celebrated (famous and admired for great achievements)
IMMUNE	resistant (protected from a disease or effect)
ENIGMA	mystery (a mystery; something hard to understand)
APPALL	shock (shock and disgust greatly)
INFAMOUS	notorious (well known for something bad)
INNATE	natural (present from birth; natural)
AUGMENT	increase (make larger by adding to)
EPIDEMIC	outbreak (a fast spread of disease among many people)
INSATIABLE	never satisfied (impossible to satisfy)
INTRICATE	complex (having many small, complicated parts)
CENSOR	edit (remove parts considered unacceptable)
INVINCIBLE	unbeatable (too strong to be defeated)
FRENZY	madness (a state of wild excitement)
DEFER	delay (put off until later)
IRRELEVANT	unrelated (not connected to the topic)
IRRITABLE	grumpy (easily annoyed)
GUILE	trickery (clever trickery used to get what you want)
DEVIATE	stray (turn away from the usual course or plan)
JADED	weary (bored or unexcited from too much experience)
JUDICIOUS	wise (showing good judgment and sense)
DISCOURAGE	put off (make someone less eager or confident to try)
HOMAGE	tribute (public honor or respect shown to someone)
LACKLUSTER	dull (dull, with no energy or sparkle)
LANGUID	lazy (slow, relaxed, and lacking energy)
ENLIGHTEN	inform (give someone knowledge or understanding)
IMPASSE	standstill (a situation where no progress is possible)
LAX	loose (not strict or careful enough)
ENRAGE	anger (make extremely angry)
MALLEABLE	bendable (easily shaped or changed)
METHODICAL	orderly (careful and orderly, following a plan)
MALADY	illness (a disease or illness)
EXHILARATE	thrill (make very happy and excited)
MINUSCULE	tiny (extremely small)
MOMENTOUS	important (very important, with big effects)
EXPLOIT	use (to take full or unfair advantage of)
MIRTH	laughter (amusement shown through laughter)
MONOTONOUS	dull (dull because it never changes)
MOROSE	gloomy (gloomy and sullen)
FLOUNDER	struggle (to struggle clumsily or in confusion)
OASIS	refuge (a green spot with water in a desert)
MUTUAL	shared (shared equally by two or more people)
GLOAT	brag (to brag about your success or others' failure)
NOSTALGIC	sentimental (longing fondly for the past)
NOXIOUS	harmful (harmful or poisonous, especially to breathe)
ONSLAUGHT	assault (a fierce, overwhelming rush or attack)
INTERROGATE	question (to question someone closely and thoroughly)
OUTLANDISH	strange (very strange or bizarre)
OUTSPOKEN	frank (openly and boldly stating opinions)
OUTCAST	outsider (a person rejected by a group)
PERISH	die (to die or be destroyed)
OVERBEARING	bossy (bossy and controlling)
PALTRY	small (pitifully small or meager)
PROCURE	obtain (to get something, often with effort)
PETITION	request (a formal written request signed by many)
PEEVISH	cranky (easily annoyed and whiny)
PESSIMISTIC	negative (expecting the worst to happen)
PROPEL	push (to push or drive forward)
PIOUS	religious (deeply religious)
PREDECESSOR	forerunner (someone who held a position before another)
RATIFY	approve (to formally approve or confirm)
PLAINTIVE	mournful (sounding sad and mournful)
PLENTIFUL	abundant (existing in large amounts)
PREMISE	basis (the basic idea a story or argument rests on)
RECUPERATE	recover (to recover after illness or exhaustion)
PRECOCIOUS	gifted (showing adult abilities very early in life)
PREDOMINANT	main (strongest or most common)
REJUVENATE	refresh (to make fresh or lively again)
QUALM	doubt (an uneasy feeling of doubt or guilt)
PRELIMINARY	initial (coming before the main event)
PREVALENT	common (widespread; very common)
RENOUNCE	give up (to formally give up a claim or belief)
PRIM	proper (stiffly proper and neat)
REBUTTAL	reply (an argument answering and opposing another)
RESENT	dislike (to feel bitter about unfair treatment)
PROLIFIC	productive (producing a great amount of work)
RAMBUNCTIOUS	rowdy (wild, noisy, and full of energy)
REPRIEVE	relief (a short break from something unpleasant)
RETRACT	withdraw (to take back or pull back)
RAMPANT	unchecked (spreading wildly and out of control)
RAUCOUS	noisy (loud and harsh-sounding)
SAUNTER	stroll (to walk in a slow, relaxed way)
REPROACH	blame (a look or word showing disapproval)
REBELLIOUS	defiant (resisting authority or rules)
RECEPTIVE	open (open and willing to accept new ideas)
SEVER	cut (to cut off or break apart completely)
REVELRY	celebration (lively, noisy celebration)
RECLUSIVE	solitary (avoiding other people; living alone)
SHIRK	dodge (to avoid a duty or task)
REDUNDANT	repetitive (unnecessary because it repeats something)
REGAL	royal (fit for a king or queen)
RIFT	split (a break in a friendship; a split)
SIMULATE	imitate (to imitate how something looks or works)
RELEVANT	related (closely connected to the topic)
REPUTABLE	respected (well thought of and trusted)
SMOTHER	suffocate (to cover something so it gets no air)
SABOTAGE	destruction (deliberate damage done to ruin plans)
REPULSIVE	disgusting (causing strong disgust)
RESTLESS	fidgety (unable to stay still or relax)
SOLICIT	request (to ask for something, such as money or help)
SCAPEGOAT	fall guy (someone unfairly blamed for others' mistakes)
ROTUND	plump (round and plump)
SUPPRESS	restrain (to hold back or keep from showing)
RUDIMENTARY	basic (basic; at the simplest early stage)
RUGGED	rough (rough and uneven; tough)
SPECTACLE	sight (an impressive or unusual sight)
SUSTAIN	maintain (to keep something going over time)
SCANT	meager (barely enough; very little)
SCORNFUL	mocking (showing that you look down on something)
STAMINA	endurance (the energy to keep going a long time)
TAUNT	mock (to tease someone in a mean way)
SECLUDED	isolated (hidden away from other people)
SHRILL	piercing (high-pitched and piercing)
UNVEIL	reveal (to reveal or show for the first time)
STIGMA	shame (a mark of shame or disgrace)
SIMULTANEOUS	concurrent (happening at the same time)
SLEEK	smooth (smooth, shiny, and streamlined)
UPHOLD	support (to support and keep a rule or tradition)
SPIRITED	lively (full of energy and enthusiasm)
TIRADE	rant (a long, angry speech)
VINDICATE	clear (to prove someone right or innocent)
STRENUOUS	exhausting (needing great effort or energy)
STRINGENT	strict (very strict and exact)
TRIBUTE	honor (something done or given to show respect)
WHIMPER	whine (to make soft, weak crying sounds)
SUBMISSIVE	obedient (too ready to obey others)
SUMPTUOUS	luxurious (rich, splendid, and costly-looking)
WRITHE	squirm (to twist and squirm)
UNREST	turmoil (a state of anger and disturbance)
SUPPLE	flexible (bending easily; flexible)
SURLY	rude (rude and bad-tempered)
ADMONISH	warn (to warn or scold firmly)
SUSCEPTIBLE	prone (easily affected or harmed)
VAGABOND	wanderer (a person who wanders with no home)
ALLOT	assign (to give out shares for a purpose)
TANGIBLE	concrete (able to be touched; real)
TARDY	late (arriving after the expected time)
VENDETTA	feud (a long, bitter feud)
AMASS	collect (to gather a large amount over time)
TEMPERATE	mild (mild in climate; not extreme)
TERSE	curt (using very few words, often rudely)
APPRAISE	evaluate (to judge the value or quality of)
AMBUSH	trap (a surprise attack from a hidden spot)
TOXIC	poisonous (poisonous)
TRITE	overused (used so often it seems dull)
BESEECH	beg (to beg someone urgently)
APPARITION	ghost (a ghostly figure)
UNKEMPT	messy (messy and not cared for)
CAREEN	swerve (to rush along while swerving out of control)
UNSCATHED	unharmed (not hurt or harmed at all)
UTMOST	greatest (greatest; highest possible)
ARTIFACT	relic (an object made by people long ago)
CHIDE	scold (to scold mildly)
VALID	sound (based on good reasons; acceptable)
VEHEMENT	forceful (showing strong, forceful feeling)
CLAMBER	scramble (to climb awkwardly using hands and feet)
BLIGHT	disease (a disease that destroys plants)
VENOMOUS	poisonous (able to inject poison by biting or stinging)
VOCAL	outspoken (expressing opinions loudly and freely)
COERCE	force (to force someone by using threats)
BRAVADO	swagger (showy, fake boldness)
VOLUNTARY	optional (done by choice, not required)
COLLABORATE	cooperate (to work together)
WILY	sly (clever in a tricky way)
WRY	dry (dryly funny, with gentle mockery)
BRAWL	fight (a rough, noisy fight)
COMPENSATE	repay (to pay back or make up for)
ZANY	silly (wildly silly and funny)
CONTRITE	sorry (feeling sorry for doing wrong)
CALAMITY	disaster (a terrible disaster)
CONFORM	comply (to follow a group's rules or customs)
EXEMPLARY	ideal (so good it is a model for others)
PLIABLE	bendable (easily bent or shaped)
CONGREGATE	gather (to gather together in a crowd)
CHASM	gorge (a deep crack in the earth)
RANCID	spoiled (smelling or tasting spoiled)
LETHAL	deadly (able to cause death)
CONSOLIDATE	combine (to combine into one stronger whole)
DEVOUT	faithful (deeply religious or loyal)
CULPRIT	offender (the one responsible for a problem)
CONTAMINATE	pollute (to make impure by adding something harmful)
FLAGRANT	blatant (shockingly obvious, usually of wrongdoing)
FLAMBOYANT	showy (showy, bold, and colorful)
DECREE	order (an official order from a ruler)
CONVENE	assemble (to come together for a formal meeting)
IMPERTINENT	disrespectful (rude and disrespectful)
SAVORY	tasty (salty or spicy rather than sweet)
CORRODE	rust (to wear away slowly by chemical action)
DELUGE	flood (a huge flood or overwhelming amount)
INERT	inactive (not moving or not chemically active)
DAUNTLESS	fearless (fearless and determined)
CURTAIL	reduce (to cut short or reduce)
ENDEARING	lovable (causing affection; lovable)
DEMEANOR	manner (the way a person looks and behaves)
DECIPHER	decode (to figure out something hard to read)
COMPATIBLE	suited (able to work or exist well together)
ELIGIBLE	qualified (allowed or qualified to do something)
DISARRAY	mess (a messy, disorganized state)
DEDUCE	conclude (to figure out by reasoning)
AUDIBLE	detectable (loud enough to be heard)
