IMPLACABLE	relentless (impossible to calm or satisfy)
STYMIE	hinder (to block or prevent progress)
PANACEA	cure-all (a cure for all problems)
IMPUDENT	rude (boldly disrespectful; rude)
INCISIVE	sharp (sharply clear and insightful)
SUBSTANTIATE	prove (to support with proof or evidence)
PARADIGM	model (a typical model or pattern of thinking)
INDEFATIGABLE	tireless (never tiring; tireless)
SUPPLANT	replace (to take the place of; replace)
INEXORABLE	unstoppable (impossible to stop or prevent)
INGENUOUS	naive (innocent and trusting; not sly)
PARAGON	model (a perfect example of a quality)
SURMISE	guess (to guess based on limited evidence)
INSULAR	narrow-minded (narrow-minded and isolated from outside ideas)
INTRINSIC	built-in (belonging to the basic nature of something)
TRANSCEND	exceed (to go beyond normal limits)
PARIAH	outcast (a person rejected by everyone; an outcast)
LATENT	hidden (present but hidden or not yet active)
LAUDABLE	admirable (deserving praise)
VACILLATE	waver (to switch back and forth between choices)
PAUCITY	shortage (a shortage or scarcity)
LACKADAISICAL	lazy (lacking energy or enthusiasm; lazy)
VILIFY	slander (to speak about someone in a cruelly insulting way)
JOCULAR	playful (playful and fond of joking)
MAUDLIN	sappy (overly sentimental in a self-pitying way)
PENCHANT	fondness (a strong liking or habit)
ABSCOND	flee (to leave secretly, often with stolen items)
MENDACIOUS	dishonest (lying; not truthful)
MUNIFICENT	generous (very generous)
PLATITUDE	cliché (an overused, unoriginal remark)
ACCOST	confront (to approach and speak to boldly)
MYOPIC	shortsighted (shortsighted; lacking foresight)
NASCENT	budding (just beginning to exist or develop)
ALLAY	ease (to calm or relieve fears or concerns)
PLETHORA	abundance (an excessive amount)
NEBULOUS	vague (vague and unclear)
NOMINAL	small (very small; existing in name only)
ALIENATE	estrange (to make someone unfriendly or distant)
OBTUSE	dense (slow to understand; dull)
PREDILECTION	preference (a natural preference or liking)
AMALGAMATE	merge (to combine into one whole)
ONEROUS	burdensome (burdensome and difficult)
PARSIMONIOUS	stingy (extremely unwilling to spend money)
PREROGATIVE	right (a special right belonging to someone)
ANNUL	cancel (to declare officially invalid)
PARTISAN	biased (strongly favoring one side)
PEJORATIVE	insulting (expressing disapproval or contempt)
APPRISE	inform (to inform or tell)
PROCLIVITY	tendency (a natural tendency)
PENITENT	sorry (feeling sorry for wrongdoing)
PERENNIAL	lasting (lasting a long time or returning yearly)
ARBITRATE	judge (to settle a dispute as a neutral judge)
PERIPHERAL	minor (at the edge; not central)
PROPENSITY	tendency (a natural inclination or tendency)
ASPIRE	hope (to strongly hope to achieve)
PERTINENT	relevant (relevant to the matter at hand)
PETULANT	sulky (childishly sulky or bad-tempered)
RHETORIC	persuasion (persuasive or showy language)
BEMOAN	lament (to express sorrow or complaint about)
PORTENTOUS	ominous (warning of something important or bad to come)
PRECIPITOUS	steep (dangerously steep or sudden)
BERATE	scold (to scold angrily and at length)
SERENDIPITY	luck (a lucky, unexpected discovery)
PRETENTIOUS	showy (trying to seem more important than one is)
PRIMORDIAL	ancient (existing from the very beginning of time)
BEQUEATH	leave (to leave to someone in a will)
SOLACE	comfort (comfort in a time of sadness)
PROPITIOUS	favorable (favorable; likely to bring success)
CEDE	surrender (to give up control of, often unwillingly)
PUERILE	childish (childishly silly)
PUNITIVE	punishing (meant to punish)
SUBTERFUGE	trickery (a trick used to hide or escape something)
CENSURE	condemn (to criticize strongly and officially)
RAPACIOUS	greedy (greedy and grasping)
REDOLENT	fragrant (strongly suggestive or smelling of something)
CHASTISE	scold (to scold or punish severely)
SYCOPHANT	flatterer (a person who flatters powerful people to gain favor)
REMISS	negligent (careless in doing one's duty)
REPREHENSIBLE	shameful (deserving strong blame)
CODDLE	pamper (to treat too gently; pamper)
TRAVESTY	mockery (a shocking or absurd imitation of something)
RESPLENDENT	dazzling (dazzlingly bright and beautiful)
COMMISERATE	sympathize (to share sympathy with someone)
SARDONIC	mocking (mocking in a grimly scornful way)
SCATHING	harsh (harshly critical)
VESTIGE	trace (a trace of something that no longer exists)
CONCUR	agree (to agree)
SERVILE	obedient (overly eager to obey or please others)
SLOVENLY	messy (messy and careless in appearance or work)
ZENITH	peak (the highest point)
CONNIVE	scheme (to secretly plot something wrong)
SOMNOLENT	sleepy (sleepy; drowsy)
SPECIOUS	misleading (seeming true but actually false)
CONSTRUE	interpret (to interpret in a particular way)
VERACITY	truth (truthfulness or accuracy)
SQUALID	filthy (extremely dirty and unpleasant)
STALWART	loyal (loyal, strong, and dependable)
CONTRIVE	devise (to cleverly invent or arrange)
STOLID	unemotional (calm and showing little emotion)
PROPRIETY	decency (correct, proper behavior)
CULMINATE	end (to reach a final high point)
SUBJECTIVE	personal (based on personal feelings rather than facts)
SUBSERVIENT	obedient (too willing to obey others)
PROWESS	skill (great skill or ability)
DEBILITATE	weaken (to severely weaken)
SUPERCILIOUS	snobbish (arrogantly looking down on others)
TACIT	unspoken (understood without being said)
DECIMATE	destroy (to destroy a large part of)
IRONY	incongruity (a contrast between what is expected and what happens)
TANGENTIAL	unrelated (only slightly related; off the main topic)
TANTAMOUNT	equal (equal in effect or value)
DEFACE	vandalize (to spoil the surface or appearance of)
TEMPESTUOUS	stormy (stormy or full of strong emotion)
NADIR	low point (the lowest point)
DEFAME	slander (to damage someone's reputation with false statements)
TENABLE	defensible (able to be defended or maintained)
TREMULOUS	shaky (shaking slightly from nervousness or weakness)
SCHISM	split (a split into opposing groups)
DEIGN	condescend (to do something one considers beneath oneself)
TRENCHANT	sharp (sharp, forceful, and clear)
TURGID	swollen (swollen; also, too wordy and showy)
DENIGRATE	belittle (to unfairly criticize or belittle)
EFFICACY	effectiveness (the ability to produce the desired result)
UNASSUMING	modest (modest and not showing off)
VAPID	dull (dull and lacking interest or ideas)
DEPRECATE	disapprove (to express disapproval of)
FIDELITY	loyalty (loyalty or faithfulness; also accuracy)
VENAL	corrupt (willing to do wrong for money)
DISAVOW	deny (to deny any connection with or responsibility for)
VERDANT	green (green with lush plant growth)
VIABLE	workable (capable of working or succeeding)
PHILANTHROPIST	donor (a person who donates to help others)
DISSEMBLE	pretend (to hide one's true feelings or motives)
VICARIOUS	secondhand (experienced through another person's actions)
VITRIOLIC	bitter (full of bitter, harsh criticism)
DISSIPATE	scatter (to scatter or fade away gradually)
TENET	principle (a core belief or principle of a group)
VOLUBLE	talkative (talking a lot, quickly and easily)
WANTON	senseless (deliberate and without any reason or excuse)
DUPE	trick (to trick or fool someone)
RESPITE	rest (a short break from something difficult)
HETEROGENEOUS	varied (made up of many different kinds)
EFFACE	erase (to erase or wipe out)
HOMOGENEOUS	uniform (the same kind all the way through)
ICONOCLASTIC	rebellious (attacking or rejecting traditional beliefs and customs)
RETRIBUTION	punishment (punishment given in return for a wrong)
ELUCIDATE	clarify (to explain clearly)
INANE	silly (silly and lacking sense)
INEFFABLE	indescribable (too great to be described in words)
PRECURSOR	forerunner (something that comes before and leads to another)
EMANATE	flow (to flow or come out from a source)
INIMICAL	harmful (harmful or unfriendly)
INTRACTABLE	stubborn (hard to control, manage, or solve)
EMBROIL	involve (to involve deeply in a conflict)
PRETEXT	excuse (a false reason that hides the real one)
FATUOUS	foolish (silly and foolish in a smug way)
FECKLESS	ineffective (weak, careless, and ineffective)
ENCROACH	intrude (to gradually intrude on another's space)
FETID	stinking (smelling very bad)
PREMONITION	hunch (a feeling that something is about to happen)
ENTHRALL	fascinate (to hold someone's complete attention)
FLORID	flowery (overly fancy or decorated in style)
INSIDIOUS	sneaky (harmful in a slow, hidden way)
SATIRE	parody (humor that mocks foolishness or flaws)
ENTREAT	beg (to ask earnestly; to beg)
OBDURATE	stubborn (stubbornly refusing to change one's mind)
TRUCULENT	aggressive (eager to argue or fight)
ESCHEW	avoid (to deliberately avoid)
ACCOLADE	honor (an award or expression of high praise)
TIMOROUS	fearful (shy and easily frightened)
TORPID	sluggish (slow and inactive)
ESPOUSE	support (to adopt and support a cause or belief)
ANACHRONISTIC	outdated (out of place in time)
AFFINITY	liking (a natural liking or connection)
EVINCE	show (to show or reveal clearly)
EGALITARIAN	equal (believing all people deserve equal treatment)
DELETERIOUS	damaging (causing harm or damage)
ALLEGIANCE	loyalty (loyalty to a person, group, or cause)
EXALT	glorify (to praise highly; to raise in rank)
INCORRIGIBLE	hopeless (unable to be corrected or reformed)
INDISCRIMINATE	random (done without careful choice or judgment)
EXHORT	urge (to strongly urge someone to act)
AMNESTY	pardon (an official pardon for past offenses)
INSURMOUNTABLE	impossible (too great to be overcome)
INSCRUTABLE	mysterious (impossible to understand or read)
EXPOUND	explain (to explain in great detail)
ANTITHESIS	opposite (the exact opposite)
INSOUCIANT	carefree (relaxed, carefree, and unconcerned)
EXPUNGE	delete (to erase or remove completely)
INTEMPERATE	unrestrained (lacking self-control; excessive)
IRREVOCABLE	final (impossible to undo or change)
APEX	peak (the highest point)
EXTRAPOLATE	infer (to predict by extending known information)
LUGUBRIOUS	gloomy (sad and gloomy, often in an exaggerated way)
MAGISTERIAL	authoritative (showing great authority and expert command)
FLOUT	defy (to openly ignore or disobey a rule)
APPREHENSION	worry (anxious fear about what might happen)
OBSTREPEROUS	unruly (noisy and hard to control)
OPPORTUNE	timely (well-timed; convenient)
GLEAN	gather (to gather information bit by bit)
ARCHETYPE	model (a perfect or typical example of something)
OVERT	open (done openly; not hidden)
GOAD	provoke (to provoke or push someone into action)
PALLID	pale (unusually pale)
PITHY	concise (short but full of meaning)
AVERSION	dislike (a strong dislike)
HONE	sharpen (to sharpen or improve a skill)
PLEBEIAN	common (common or ordinary; not refined)
PRECIPITATE	hasty (done suddenly and without careful thought)
BOON	blessing (a helpful benefit or blessing)
IMBUE	fill (to fill deeply with a quality or feeling)
PRESUMPTUOUS	arrogant (too bold; acting without permission or right)
PROLIX	wordy (using too many words; long-winded)
INCENSE	anger (to make very angry)
CAVEAT	warning (a warning or condition to keep in mind)
QUOTIDIAN	ordinary (ordinary and everyday)
RECONDITE	obscure (little known and hard to understand)
INDICT	charge (to formally accuse of a crime)
SACROSANCT	sacred (too important to be changed or questioned)
CLICHE	stock phrase (an overused phrase or idea)
INFUSE	inject (to fill or soak with a quality)
SALUBRIOUS	healthy (good for health)
SEDATE	calm (calm, quiet, and unhurried)
CONJECTURE	guess (a guess based on little evidence)
INTERJECT	cut in (to break in with a remark)
SENTENTIOUS	preachy (preachy and fond of moral sayings)
SUPERLATIVE	excellent (of the very highest quality)
MUSTER	summon (to gather or call up)
CONSTERNATION	dismay (shock mixed with anxious worry)
TAWDRY	tacky (cheap and showy)
TEMERARIOUS	reckless (recklessly bold)
NULLIFY	cancel (to cancel or make invalid)
TORRID	scorching (extremely hot and dry)
DEMISE	end (the end or death of something)
OBVIATE	prevent (to remove the need for; to prevent)
OSTENSIBLE	apparent (seeming true on the surface, but perhaps not)
UNWIELDY	bulky (hard to handle because of size or shape)
DESPOT	tyrant (a ruler with total, often cruel, power)
PERUSE	examine (to read or examine carefully)
UNCANNY	strange (strange in a way that is hard to explain)
UNFLAPPABLE	composed (staying calm under pressure)
PRESAGE	foretell (to be a sign of a future event)
DETRACTOR	critic (a person who criticizes something)
INDOMITABLE	unbeatable (impossible to defeat or discourage)
NONDESCRIPT	plain (plain and lacking any special features)
PROSCRIBE	ban (to officially forbid)
DISSONANCE	discord (a harsh lack of harmony)
ARCANE	obscure (known or understood by very few)
PROTRACT	extend (to drag out for a longer time)
BELLICOSE	warlike (eager to fight or argue)
BLITHE	lighthearted (cheerfully carefree, sometimes carelessly so)
EMISSARY	messenger (a person sent to represent others)
PURPORT	claim (to claim, often falsely)
CEREBRAL	intellectual (intellectual rather than emotional or physical)
CHURLISH	rude (rude and ungracious)
QUASH	stop (to put a stop to; to suppress)
EQUILIBRIUM	balance (a state of balance)
CONVIVIAL	sociable (friendly, lively, and fond of company)
CRAVEN	cowardly (lacking courage)
QUIBBLE	bicker (to argue over small, unimportant details)
ETHOS	spirit (the guiding spirit or values of a group)
DECADENT	indulgent (marked by excessive pleasure and luxury)
RAVAGE	wreck (to cause severe damage to)
DESULTORY	aimless (lacking plan or purpose; halfhearted)
DILAPIDATED	run-down (falling apart from age or neglect)
FOIBLE	quirk (a minor flaw or odd habit)
RAZE	level (to completely tear down a building)
DISINGENUOUS	insincere (insincere; pretending to know less than one does)
DISPASSIONATE	objective (not influenced by emotion; fair and impartial)
FORBEARANCE	patience (patient self-control; tolerance)
RECONCILE	make up (to restore friendship after a disagreement)
DOUR	stern (stern, serious, and gloomy)
ERRONEOUS	wrong (wrong; containing mistakes)
REDRESS	correct (to set right a wrong)
FUROR	uproar (an outburst of public anger or excitement)
EXACTING	demanding (demanding great care and effort)
EXTANT	surviving (still in existence)
REMUNERATE	pay (to pay for work or service)
FRENETIC	frantic (wild, fast, and frantic)
HARBINGER	sign (a sign of something to come)
RETORT	reply (to reply sharply or quickly)
GERMANE	relevant (relevant to the subject)
GRANDIOSE	showy (far too ambitious or impressive; showy)
HERESY	dissent (an opinion that goes against accepted beliefs)
REVILE	condemn (to criticize harshly and angrily)
HISTRIONIC	dramatic (overly dramatic)
IMPECUNIOUS	poor (having little or no money)
SANCTION	approve (to officially approve or allow)
HIATUS	break (a pause or break in activity)
INCENDIARY	inflammatory (likely to stir up anger or conflict)
INDELIBLE	permanent (impossible to erase or forget)
STIPULATE	specify (to state as a required condition)
INDIGENT	needy (very poor; needy)
INTRIGUE	scheming (secret scheming or plotting)
SUBJUGATE	conquer (to bring under complete control)
INHERENT	built-in (existing as a natural, basic part)
INVETERATE	habitual (having a long-established habit)
LABYRINTH	maze (a complicated maze)
SUBVERT	undermine (to undermine or overturn)
LITHE	flexible (flexible and graceful)
