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(304 words)
WordPOSDefinition
consider
verb
To think about carefully
minute
noun
A period of time equal to sixty seconds
accord
noun
An agreement or harmony between people or groups.
evident
adj.
Easily seen or understood; obvious.
practice
noun
The act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill
intend
verb
To have a plan or purpose in mind
concern
verb
To relate to or be about something
commit
verb
To carry out or perpetrate a mistake, crime, or immoral act
issue
noun
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion
approach
verb
To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
establish
verb
To set up or create
utter
verb
To say something or to make a sound with one's voice
conduct
verb
To organize and carry out
engage
verb
To occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
scarce
adj.
Insufficient for the demand; not readily available.
policy
noun
A course of action adopted and pursued by a government, party, ruler, or organization.
straight
adj.
Extending or moving uniformly in one direction without a curve or bend.
stock
noun
A supply or quantity of something available for use
apparent
adj.
Clearly visible or understood; obvious
property
noun
A thing or things owned by someone
concept
noun
An idea or mental image which corresponds to some distinct entity or class of entities.
court
noun
An area designated for playing a game such as tennis or basketball
appoint
verb
To assign a job or position to someone
passage
noun
A way through which one can pass
vain
adj.
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
instance
noun
An example or single occurrence of something
coast
noun
The land next to the sea
project
verb
To estimate or forecast something based on current trends or data
commission
noun
A group of people officially charged with a particular function.
constant
adj.
Happening continuously over a period of time; unchanging
circumstances
noun
Conditions or facts affecting a situation
constitute
verb
To make up or form something
level
noun
A specific height or layer
affect
verb
To influence or make a difference to
institute
noun
An organization created for a specific purpose, often educational or research-based
appeal
verb
To make a serious or urgent request
generate
verb
To produce or create something
theory
noun
A system of ideas intended to explain something
range
noun
The extent or scope of something
campaign
noun
A series of activities designed to achieve a goal, often in politics or business
league
noun
A group of sports teams that compete against each other
labor
noun
Work, especially physical work
grant
verb
To agree to give or allow something requested
dwell
verb
To live or stay as a permanent resident
entertain
verb
To amuse or provide enjoyment
contract
verb
To become smaller or shorter by drawing together; shrink.
yield
verb
To produce or provide
wander
verb
To walk around without a specific destination or purpose
insist
verb
To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
knight
noun
A medieval soldier of high rank
convince
verb
To persuade someone to do something or to believe that something is true
inspire
verb
To fill with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
skill
noun
The ability to do something well
harry
verb
To persistently carry out attacks or harassment
financial
adj.
Related to money or how money is managed
reflect
verb
To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image
furnish
verb
To provide or supply with furniture or equipment
compel
verb
To force or drive someone to do something
venture
noun
A risky or daring undertaking or journey
territory
noun
An area of land that is under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
undertake
verb
To commit to and begin a task
majority
noun
The greater number or part of something
assert
verb
To state something confidently and forcefully
crew
noun
A group of people working together, especially one that runs an airplane or large vessel.
chamber
noun
A room used for a special or official purpose, or a group of people who form (part of) a legislature
humble
adj.
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
scheme
noun
A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular goal
despair
noun
The complete loss or absence of hope
tide
noun
The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun
attitude
noun
A settled way of thinking or feeling about something
justify
verb
To show or prove to be right or reasonable
merit
noun
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
notion
noun
An idea or belief
scale
noun
A series of marks or points at known intervals used to measure distances or quantities
formal
adj.
Following rules of convention or etiquette
persist
verb
To continue firmly or obstinately
contempt
noun
The feeling that something or someone is worthless or beneath consideration
tour
noun
A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited
plead
verb
To make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something.
weigh
verb
To determine the weight of something
mode
noun
A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done.
distinction
noun
A difference or contrast between similar things or people.
inclined
adj.
Having a tendency or preference
attribute
noun
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
exert
verb
To apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)
oppress
verb
To keep someone in hardship or subjection, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.
stake
noun
A strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
toil
verb
To work extremely hard or incessantly
perish
verb
To die, especially in a violent or sudden way
rail
noun
A bar or series of bars, typically fixed on upright supports, serving as part of a fence or barrier or used to hang things on.
boast
verb
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
bestow
verb
To give or present something as a gift or honor
notwithstanding
prep.
In spite of
lofty
adj.
Very high or tall
multitude
noun
A large number or amount of something.
steep
adj.
Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.
heed
verb
To pay attention to
apt
adj.
Suitable or appropriate for the circumstances
esteem
verb
To regard highly or favorably
credible
adj.
Able to be believed; convincing
provoke
verb
To stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone
tread
verb
To walk in a specific way
fare
verb
To perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period
perpetual
adj.
Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping
decree
noun
An official order issued by a legal authority
derived
verb
To obtain something from a source or origin
substantial
adj.
Of considerable importance, size, or worth
frontier
noun
A border between two countries.
cite
verb
To mention or refer to as evidence or support
warrant
noun
A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action.
sob
verb
To cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
rider
noun
A person who rides something, such as a horse or bicycle.
dense
adj.
Closely compacted in substance.
afflict
verb
To cause pain or suffering to; to distress
flourish
verb
To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
ordain
verb
To officially make someone a priest or minister
gravity
noun
The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
suspended
verb
Temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force
retort
verb
To reply sharply or angrily
jet
noun
A rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening
bolt
noun
A metal pin or bar, in particular
assent
verb
To agree or approve
purse
noun
A small bag used for carrying money and personal items
plus
prep.
Added to
proceeding
noun
A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end
siege
noun
A military operation where forces surround a place to force surrender
extravagant
adj.
Spending more money than is necessary or wise; wasteful
throng
noun
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
exploit
verb
To use something to your advantage, often unfairly or unethically
exertion
noun
Physical or mental effort
endow
verb
To provide with a quality, ability, or asset
imposed
verb
To force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
humiliate
verb
To make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for oneself
suffrage
noun
The right to vote in political elections
ensue
verb
To happen or occur afterward or as a result
gale
noun
A very strong wind
muse
verb
To think deeply about something
intrigue
verb
To arouse the curiosity or interest by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; captivate
indication
noun
A sign or piece of information that suggests something.
wont
noun
A habitual way of doing something
tract
noun
An area of land or water
impel
verb
To drive or urge someone to do something
latitude
noun
The distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees
vacate
verb
To leave a place that one currently occupies
undertaking
noun
A task or project, especially one that is large or difficult
slay
verb
To kill someone or something, especially in a violent way
predecessor
noun
A person who held a job or position before someone else.
delicacy
noun
A rare or expensive food item that is considered highly desirable
forsake
verb
To abandon or leave someone or something
beseech
verb
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.
philosophical
adj.
Relating to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
grove
noun
A small group of trees
device
noun
A machine or tool made for a specific purpose
pomp
noun
A showy display or ceremony
entreat
verb
To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
impart
verb
To give or bestow information or knowledge
proceeds
noun
Money obtained from an event or activity
clad
adj.
Dressed or covered in a particular type of clothing or material
contrived
adj.
Artificial or forced
venerable
adj.
Deserving respect because of age, wisdom, or character
restrained
adj.
Characterized by moderation or holding back
manifestation
noun
A clear sign or indication of something
insurgent
noun
A person who rises in opposition to authority.
ratify
verb
To officially approve or confirm
stump
noun
The base part of a tree remaining after the trunk has been cut down
imposing
adj.
Impressive in appearance or size
mortify
verb
To cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed
ripple
verb
To form small waves or undulations
premise
noun
A statement or idea that is accepted as true and is used as the basis for an argument or reasoning.
caprice
noun
A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.
muster
verb
To gather or bring together
cohere
verb
To stick together in a mass
tribunal
noun
A court or assembly for judging or resolving disputes
recovering
verb
To return to a normal state of health or strength
conscientious
adj.
Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
conjure
verb
To call upon or bring into existence as if by magic
edifice
noun
A large or impressive building
pervade
verb
To spread through all parts of something
repeal
verb
To officially cancel a law or regulation
incidental
adj.
Happening as a minor part or result of something else
usurp
verb
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
sentinel
noun
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
precision
noun
The quality of being exact and accurate
depose
verb
To remove from office or power
odium
noun
Widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.
precept
noun
A rule or principle prescribing a particular course of action or conduct.
fray
verb
To unravel or become worn at the edge
enduring
adj.
Lasting for a long time
bland
adj.
Lacking strong flavor or taste
suppliant
adj.
Humbly begging or asking for something
rave
verb
To talk wildly or incoherently, as if one is delirious or insane
monetary
adj.
Relating to money or currency
headlong
adj.
Done without thinking or in a rush
coax
verb
To persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be
gaunt
adj.
Extremely thin and bony, often due to hunger or illness
morbid
adj.
Having an unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects, especially death and disease.
ranging
verb
To vary or extend between specified limits
dogged
adj.
Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
ebb
verb
To recede or diminish
aide
noun
A person who assists another, especially in a professional or official capacity.
recourse
noun
A source of help or solution in a difficult situation
constrained
adj.
Restricted or limited in scope or extent.
bate
verb
To moderate or restrain
conceit
noun
Excessive pride in oneself
rampart
noun
A defensive wall of a castle or city
extort
verb
To obtain something through force or threats
tarry
verb
To delay or be slow in going
perpetrate
verb
To carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral action
luxuriant
adj.
Rich and profuse in growth; lush
cant
noun
Language specific to a particular group, often difficult for outsiders to understand
edict
noun
An official order or proclamation issued by an authority
disconcert
verb
To unsettle or disturb someone's composure
symmetry
noun
Balanced proportions or correspondence in size and shape on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
arbitrate
verb
To settle a dispute or a disagreement between parties
cleave
verb
To split or divide something, especially along a natural line or grain
append
verb
To add something as an attachment or supplement
visage
noun
The face or facial expression
horde
noun
A large group of people
parable
noun
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
foil
verb
To prevent someone's plan from succeeding
grapple
verb
To struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or challenge
gentry
noun
People of good social position, specifically the class below nobility in England
pall
noun
A cloth spread over a coffin or a feeling of gloom
projection
noun
An estimate or forecast of future events based on current data or trends
prowess
noun
Exceptional skill or ability
dingy
adj.
Gloomy and drab
fortitude
noun
Courage in facing pain or adversity
asunder
adv.
Into separate parts or pieces
rout
verb
To defeat an enemy completely and force them to run away
beguile
verb
To charm or enchant, often in a deceptive way
purport
verb
To claim or appear to be something, often falsely
deprave
verb
To make someone morally corrupt or wicked
bequeath
verb
To leave personal property to someone after death
vassal
noun
A person or country in a subordinate position to another
outskirts
noun
The outer areas of a city or town
bulwark
noun
A defensive wall or barrier
swerve
verb
To change direction suddenly
gird
verb
To encircle or bind with a belt or band
betrothed
adj.
Engaged to be married
advert
noun
A notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.
rudiment
noun
Basic principle or element
deduce
verb
To arrive at a conclusion using reasoning
halting
adj.
Hesitant or faltering
ignominy
noun
Public shame or disgrace
ideology
noun
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
obtrude
verb
To impose oneself or one's ideas on others
fresco
noun
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.
dutiful
adj.
Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty
parity
noun
Equality, especially in status or pay
interminable
adj.
Endless or seemingly endless
pillage
verb
To rob using violence, especially in wartime
foreboding
noun
A strong feeling that something bad is going to happen.
livelihood
noun
A means of securing the necessities of life
stupendous
adj.
Extremely impressive or large
chaff
noun
Husks of grains separated during threshing
innate
adj.
Inborn; natural
reverie
noun
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts
wrangle
verb
To argue or dispute
crevice
noun
A narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.
plumb
verb
To measure the depth of something, often water
chide
verb
To scold or rebuke someone gently
seemly
adj.
Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste
allay
verb
To reduce or diminish fear, worry, or suspicion.
fitful
adj.
Not steady; irregular
erode
verb
To wear away gradually by the action of water, wind, or ice
unaffected
adj.
Not changed or influenced
canto
noun
A section or division of a long poem
teem
verb
To be full of or swarming with
estrange
verb
To cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone else
spat
noun
A minor argument or dispute
warble
verb
To sing in a trilling or quavering voice
mien
noun
A person's appearance or manner indicating their mood or character
sate
verb
To satisfy fully
constituency
noun
A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
patrician
noun
A person of high social rank or nobility
practitioner
noun
A person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine.
ravel
verb
To untangle or disentangle
infest
verb
To invade and live on, often causing damage
actuate
verb
To cause a machine or device to operate
convalesce
verb
To recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation
demoralize
verb
To cause someone to lose confidence or hope
waive
verb
To refrain from enforcing a rule or fee
unwonted
adj.
Not usual or expected; unusual
seethe
verb
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
scrutinize
verb
To examine closely and critically
pique
verb
To stimulate interest or curiosity
mite
noun
A small arachnid related to ticks, often found in soil, water, plants, or as parasites.
uncouth
adj.
Lacking good manners or refinement
expiate
verb
To make amends or reparation
banter
noun
Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
bluster
verb
To talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect
retainer
noun
A fee paid in advance to secure services
subjugate
verb
To bring under control or domination
fraught
adj.
Filled with something undesirable
fissure
noun
A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
knoll
noun
A small, rounded hill or mound
blanch
verb
To make pale
thrall
noun
A state of being under someone else's control
disconsolate
adj.
Very unhappy and unable to be comforted
impetus
noun
A force that makes something happen or happen more quickly
imposition
noun
An unwelcome demand or burden
auspices
noun
Support or guidance
exploitation
noun
Unfair treatment for personal gain
dint
noun
A force or power