Max Vocab

A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done.

Having a moderate or limited estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value.

A small amount of something

Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable

To adjust or regulate the degree or intensity of something

Adjustment or variation in pitch, tone, or volume

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media

One of two equal parts

A group of atoms bonded together.

To calm someone's anger or anxiety

To treat with excessive indulgence or care

To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth

Made liquid by heat; melted

A very brief period of time

Lasting for a very short time

Of great importance or significance

The force or speed of movement

A form of government with a monarch at the head

Relating to monks or monasteries

Relating to money or currency

An animal, especially a dog, of mixed breed

Consisting of one color or hue

Consisting of one color or shades of one color

A design made by combining two or more letters, typically a person's initials.

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.

Large, powerful, and indivisible

The belief in a single deity

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine

Great in importance or size

Frequent changes in emotional state

To make fast a boat or ship to an anchor or to the shore

Open to debate or argument

Relating to principles of right and wrong behavior

A complicated or confused situation

A temporary prohibition of an activity

Having an unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects, especially death and disease.

Having a sharp or critical quality, often in humor

In addition to what has been said

The customs or conventions of a community

Relating to a marriage between a royal and a person of lower social rank, where the spouse and children do not receive the royal's titles or privileges.

A place where bodies are kept, especially to be identified or for autopsy.

In a state of dying or near death

Sullen and ill-tempered

To change gradually in form or nature

A mixture used to bond bricks or stones

A professional who prepares deceased individuals for burial or cremation and manages funeral arrangements.

To cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed

Art made by assembling small pieces of colored material

A tiny piece or speck.

A recurring theme or element in a work of art or literature

The ability to move spontaneously and actively

Composed of diverse and often incongruous elements.

Marked with spots or smears of color.

A short phrase that expresses a guiding principle or belief

A person who deceives others, especially to trick them out of their money.

To mix up in a confused or disordered way

Uncomfortably warm and humid

A person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics.

To extract money from someone by fine or taxation

Having many aspects or sides

Having many varied parts or aspects

Having many forms or appearances

Able to speak or use several languages

The quality or state of being multiple or various

A large number or amount of something.

Lacking excitement or interest; dull

Very generous

A large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling.

The quality of being dark or gloomy

Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through

To speak in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

A disease affecting cattle or other animals

To think deeply about something

Having a strong, earthy, and slightly sweet scent

To gather or bring together

Having a stale, moldy smell

The ability to change

Capable of change or alteration

The quality of being able to change

Unable to speak

Soft or subdued in color or sound

To severely damage or disfigure

Refusing to obey authority

Rebellion against authority, especially by sailors or soldiers

To speak in a low, unclear voice

Lacking foresight or insight

A very large number of things

Having a spiritual or mysterious quality

The lowest point in a situation or condition.

Lacking experience or understanding

Lacking experience or sophistication

Lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment

Lack of experience or sophistication

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story

Just beginning to exist or develop

Relating to birth or the place of birth

The act or skill of swimming

Smart and fashionable in appearance or dress

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

To cause a feeling of sickness in the stomach

Feeling sick to the stomach

Related to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation.

Suitable for ships or boats to travel through

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water.

A cloud of gas and dust in space, often visible in the night sky.

Unclear or vague

A list of people who have died, especially in a specific time or place.

The practice of communicating with the dead, especially to predict the future

The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds

Wicked or criminal

To make ineffective or nullify

The contradiction or denial of something

To fail to care for properly

Failure to take proper care in doing something

Failing to take proper care in doing something

So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering

A long-standing rival or arch-enemy

A newly coined word or expression

A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief

Favoritism shown to relatives, especially in job appointments

A type of fabric made of interlaced threads with evenly spaced, uniform openings

Located beneath or below; lower.

A plant with stinging hairs

Causing irritation or annoyance

To make something ineffective or harmless

In spite of that

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things

The pointed part of a pen that touches the paper

A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy

Unwilling to give or spend; stingy

To worry or annoy slightly

Belief that life is meaningless

A person who believes life is meaningless

Quick and light in movement or action

To pinch or bite sharply

A state of perfect happiness and peace

Having high moral qualities or ideals

Active during the night

Having an extremely offensive smell

Relating to people who move from place to place rather than settling permanently in one location

A system of names used in a particular field

In name only; not actual or real

A statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.

A relaxed and calm state showing no worry or concern

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed

Not expressing or revealing a clear opinion or decision

Lacking distinctive or interesting features

A person or thing of no importance or significance

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they do not know how to react.

So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react

So surprised or confused that one is unsure how to react

Words or ideas that are foolish or have no meaning

Requiring significant effort or thought to solve or understand

A loop with a running knot that tightens as the rope is pulled

Establishing a standard or norm

A small bouquet of flowers

A sentimental longing for the past

A remedy, often ineffective or unproven, for a problem or illness

Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

A system of symbols used to represent numbers, quantities, or elements in a specific field.

A small cut or indentation

An idea or belief

The state of being known for something negative or unfavorable

Famous or well-known, typically for a bad quality or deed

In spite of

To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

A star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then gradually returns to its original brightness over a period of weeks to years.

A long written work of fiction with a complex plot

The quality of being new or unusual

A person who is new and inexperienced in a field or activity.

Harmful or poisonous

A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, or response

Young and attractive

Of no value or importance

To make something lose its value or effect

Having a mysterious, spiritual quality

Relating to coins, paper currency, and medals

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

Relating to marriage or weddings

A person trained to care for the sick or infirm

To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Providing essential nutrients for health and growth

A clumsy or unintelligent person

A solemn promise

A meal made from ground oats, often eaten as a breakfast cereal.

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

A gesture of respect or submission

A tall, four-sided, narrow monument that tapers to a point at the top, typically made of stone.

Extremely overweight

To make unclear or unintelligible

A notice of a person's death, usually with a brief biography.

A goal or aim

To scold or reprimand severely

A harsh rebuke or scolding

A religious offering or sacrifice

Required by a rule or law

Willing to help or do favors

Not straightforward or direct

Deviation from moral rectitude or sound thinking

To completely destroy or remove all traces of something

The state of being forgotten or unknown

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

Strong public criticism or verbal abuse

Extremely unpleasant or annoying

Not clear or hard to understand

Excessively eager to please or obey

Excessively eager to please or obey

A funeral rite or ceremony

An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Excessively preoccupied with a single idea, thought, or activity.

A naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from cooled lava

Out of date, no longer in use or no longer useful

A doctor who specializes in childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Noisy and difficult to control

Deliberately hindering progress

To gain or acquire something, usually through effort or skill

To impose oneself or one's ideas on others

Noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way

Slow to understand or perceive

To remove a need or difficulty

The western countries or regions, especially Europe and the Americas.

To block or obstruct

To block or stop up an opening or passage.

Related to supernatural or magical powers

A medical professional specializing in eye care

The likelihood or probability of a particular outcome

Extremely unpleasant or repulsive

Widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.

Having or giving off a smell

Having a strong smell

A long, adventurous journey

The internal organs and entrails of a butchered animal, often considered inedible by humans.

Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry.

A collection of money at a religious service

Casual and dismissive

Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice

Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice

To counterbalance or compensate for something

To look at someone in a way that shows strong interest or desire

Related to the sense of smell

A form of government where power is held by a small group of people.

Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen

Having unlimited power

Present everywhere at the same time

The state of knowing everything

Having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding

Eating both plants and animals.

Involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty

Involving a great deal of effort and difficulty

A word that imitates the sound it represents

The beginning or start of something

A fierce or destructive attack

A burden or responsibility

To slowly leak out a thick or sticky liquid

Displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of an opal

Not allowing light to pass through

A drug derived from opium used to relieve pain or induce sleep

To express an opinion

Occurring at a favorable or appropriate time

The practice of taking advantage of circumstances with little regard for principles or consequences

A person who takes advantage of situations to gain personal benefit, often without regard for principles or consequences.

To keep someone in hardship or subjection, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.

Harsh criticism or censure

Expressing scorn or criticism

Harsh criticism or public disgrace

A professional who makes and sells glasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions.

Most favorable or desirable

A person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something

Most favorable or best condition

Available to be chosen but not required

A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.

Great wealth or luxuriousness

Richly luxurious or lavish

A work of music or set of works with a specific number

Relating to an oracle or prophecy; giving wise or authoritative decisions or opinions

A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.

A person who delivers speeches

A large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, often with a religious theme, performed without costumes, scenery, or action.

To officially make someone a priest or minister

A very difficult or painful experience

A law or regulation set by a government authority

The ceremony of conferring holy orders on someone

A wild party involving excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

To align or position something relative to a known point or direction

Introduction to a new situation or environment

An opening or hole, especially one in the body

A prayer or plea

Highly decorated with complex patterns

Easily annoyed or difficult to deal with

A scientist who studies birds

The scientific study of birds

Full, rich, and clear in sound

Conforming to traditional beliefs or practices

The conventional spelling system of a language

To move back and forth in a regular rhythm

Movement back and forth in a regular rhythm

Composed of or resembling bone

To turn into bone or bony tissue

Appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Apparent or seeming, often used to describe something that appears to be true but may not be.

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Exclusion from a group or society