Max Vocab

An excessive amount of something

A sudden, powerful forward or upward movement

Bad-tempered and unfriendly

To guess something without having all the facts.

To overcome or deal with successfully

To go beyond or exceed in performance or quality

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office

Close observation, especially of a person or group

Easily affected or influenced by something

To believe that someone is likely to be guilty of a crime or responsible for a bad act

To temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect

Temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force

A state of feeling excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.

To support or maintain

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

To walk or behave in a confident, arrogant, or aggressive way

A wetland area with trees and standing water

A large number of insects or other small creatures, especially when in motion

Having a dark complexion or color

To wrap or bind with a bandage or similar covering

To move back and forth or from side to side

To make a solemn promise or oath

A word considered offensive or vulgar

To increase in size or volume

To feel very hot and uncomfortable

To change direction suddenly

Liquid waste food fed to pigs or other animals

To cheat or deceive someone to take their money or possessions

A person who cheats others out of money or assets through deception.

To move something quickly with a sweeping motion

A person who is fond of luxury and pleasure

A person who flatters someone important to gain advantage.

Behaving in an overly flattering way to gain favor

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises).

Related to or characteristic of woods or forest regions

A close and often long-term interaction between two different species where both benefit

Balanced proportions or correspondence in size and shape on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

Occurring or existing at the same time

Having a rhythm that stresses beats not usually emphasized.

The increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or organizations work together

Providing a general overview or summary

Providing a general overview or summary

The arrangement of words to create well-formed sentences.

The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.

To combine elements to form a coherent whole

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs.

A flat, portable computer with a touchscreen interface.

Understood without being openly expressed

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech

Skill in dealing with others or handling difficult situations

Having or showing sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

Related to the sense of touch

To contaminate or spoil

Contaminated or spoiled

The moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly

An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.

The claw of a bird of prey

A brownish color of skin caused by exposure to sunlight

A line that touches a curve at a single point without crossing it

Only slightly connected or related

Able to be touched or physically felt

A person who converts animal hides into leather

To tease or torment with the promise of something unattainable

Exciting the senses or desires

Equivalent in value, significance, or effect

An outburst of anger, often by a child

To gradually decrease in thickness or width

A large, hairy spider often found in warm regions.

Delayed beyond the expected or proper time

A small mountain lake

To lose luster, especially due to exposure to air or moisture

To delay or be slow in going

Sharp or sour in taste

To tear into pieces

Ragged or in a state of disrepair

To mock or provoke someone in a scornful or contemptuous manner

Stretched or pulled tight

Redundant or repetitive

A statement that is true by necessity or by virtue of its logical form, often involving redundancy

Showy but cheap and of poor quality

A warm sandy color

Demanding great effort or energy

A scientist who classifies organisms

Boring and too slow or long

The state of being monotonous and boring

To be full of or swarming with

The practice of abstaining from alcoholic beverages.

The explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes.

Having a striking or revealing effect

Revealing or indicating something that is not immediately obvious

Recklessly bold or rash

Excessive confidence or boldness

A person's state of mind, especially in terms of being angry or calm

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it affects their behavior

Moderation or self-restraint

Moderate or mild, especially in climate

Having a specified type of temper or disposition

Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion

The speed at which a piece of music is played

Related to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular

To delay making a decision to gain time

Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Holding firmly to something

The quality of being determined and persistent

The possession or occupancy of land, a building, or property by title or under a lease

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

To be inclined or likely to do something

Expressing a particular point of view, especially a controversial one

Gentle and showing concern or sympathy

Dark or shadowy

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

The highest male singing voice

Related to tension or capable of being stretched

The state of being stretched tight

Not certain or fixed; provisional

Very weak or slight

The period during which someone holds a position or office

Lukewarm; moderately warm

Evasion of straightforward action or clear-cut statement

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman

Relating to an end or final stage

The end of something

The set of terms or vocabulary used in a particular field or subject.

The final point or end of a journey or route

A small turtle that lives in fresh or brackish water, particularly in North America.

Relating to the Earth or land

An area of land that is under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Brief and to the point; effectively concise

Third in order or level

Covered with a pattern of repeated shapes that fit together without gaps or overlaps

A person who has made a will or given a legacy

Easily annoyed or irritated

To tie or secure with a rope or chain

A person who performs miracles or magic

Related to a particular subject or theme

A form of government in which a deity is recognized as the supreme ruler and religious leaders govern in the deity's name.

Based on ideas rather than practical application

A system of ideas intended to explain something

A religious philosophy seeking to understand the nature of the divine and the universe through mystical insight.

Having healing or curative properties

Related to heat

A statement or theory put forward to be maintained or proved

An actor or actress, especially one who performs on stage

Complete with great attention to detail

Complete and absolute

A state of being under someone else's control

To move violently or wildly

Becoming thin and tattered with age

A statement or indication of possible danger or harm

A song or poem expressing sorrow

To separate grain from a plant, typically with a flail or machine.

Using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

To grow or develop well or vigorously

To beat or pulse with a strong, regular rhythm

Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

To choke or strangle someone

To prevent someone from accomplishing something

An aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine

To lightly touch or stroke in a way that causes laughter or twitching

The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun

A person who is unwilling to spend money

A lever used to steer a boat

The quality or color of a musical sound that makes it unique.

Happening at the right time

Lack of courage or confidence

Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence

A slight trace or coloring

A slight or pale color

To drink alcohol, especially in small quantities

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Extremely large or powerful

A tenth part of something, paid as a contribution, especially to a religious organization.

To stimulate or excite, especially in a superficial or playful manner.

The name of a book, composition, or other artistic work

To laugh in a quiet or restrained way

Holding a title without real authority or function

A person who flatters or acts submissively to someone important to gain favor

An alarm bell or warning signal

A loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome.

To work extremely hard or incessantly

A piece of metal or plastic used as a substitute for money or a voucher

A charge or fee for use

A large, heavy book, often filled with academic or scholarly content

A religious practice of shaving the head or part of it as a sign of religious devotion or humility.

The arrangement of natural and artificial features of an area

To fall over or cause to fall over

A self-propelled underwater missile

Lacking energy or enthusiasm

A state of physical or mental inactivity

A force that causes rotation

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

Very hot and dry

The main part of the human body without the head, arms, and legs.

A thin, round flatbread made from cornmeal or wheat flour, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

Full of twists and turns

To throw something lightly or casually

An object or symbol representing a group or clan, often with spiritual significance

To move in an unsteady way

Evoking strong feelings of sympathy or sadness

A standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized

Easily upset or offended

A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited

To publicly praise or promote

Containing or being poisonous material, especially when capable of causing death or serious harm

An area of land or water

Easily managed or controlled

To speak badly about someone to damage their reputation

The path followed by an object moving through space

A person who travels from place to place on foot, often without a permanent home or employment.

To step heavily on something, causing damage

A state of being half-conscious

Free from disturbance; calm

The state of being calm and peaceful

To go beyond the limits

Surpassing ordinary limits

Beyond ordinary or physical experience

To write down spoken words

An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct

Lasting only for a short time

The process of changing from one state or condition to another

Lasting for a very short time

Allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

To change in form, nature, or substance

Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

To occur or happen

To carry or move from one place to another

To change the order or position of something.

Outward signs or indications of something, often related to status or wealth

Emotionally disturbing or distressing

Painful or laborious effort

To travel across or through

A distorted or grossly inferior imitation

Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

A thick, sticky syrup

Overly sweet or sentimental

To walk in a specific way

A collection of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels, etc.

A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject

A long and difficult journey

An involuntary shaking or quivering movement

Shaking slightly due to nervousness, weakness, or fear

Vigorously effective and articulate

A person who eats heartily

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

A cause of great trouble or suffering

A court or assembly for judging or resolving disputes

An official in ancient Rome chosen by the people to protect their interests

An act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

To flow in a small, slow stream

A person who deceives or plays tricks

A three-pronged spear

Something of little importance or value

Of very little importance or value

To cause an event or situation to happen or exist

A series of three related works, often books or movies, that are connected and can be seen as a single narrative.

To make something neat by cutting away irregular parts

A small item of little value

A set of three similar things considered as a unit

Lacking originality or freshness

A group of three powerful or notable people or things.

Details or pieces of information of little importance or value

Of little importance or value

A person who lives in a cave or seclusion

A commonly recurring theme or motif in literature, art, or media

A solemn pledge of fidelity

A long, narrow container for animals to eat or drink from

To submit or yield to someone in a subservient manner

Aggressiveness or a fierce attitude

Eager or quick to argue or fight

A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting

Showy but worthless items

To shorten by cutting off a part

Shortened by cutting off a part.

The main woody stem of a tree

A private, romantic meeting between lovers

A cart used for carrying prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution.

Swollen or distended

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

Characterized by disorder or confusion

A vast, treeless region with a cold climate and frozen subsoil, typically found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Cloudy or opaque due to suspended particles

Irregular motion of air or fluid

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

A large, deep dish used for serving soup or stew.

Swollen and distended

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

A person who switches allegiance from one loyalty to another, often betraying a cause or group.

Ready for immediate use or operation

A state of moral corruption or wickedness

Guidance or instruction provided by a mentor or teacher

Serving as a protector or guardian

A wealthy and powerful business person

A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans.

Cruel and oppressive rule or government

A person who is new to an activity or field

Present, appearing, or found everywhere

Present or existing everywhere

An authoritative decree or order

A sore on the skin or a mucous membrane

Hidden or concealed, often with a deceptive intention

Being the best or most extreme example of its kind

A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations

Offense or annoyance

Not able to be explained or understood

Lacking embellishment or decoration

Not changed or influenced