Max Vocab

Legally responsible for something

A person who helps groups work together and share information

A drink poured out as an offering to a deity

A false written statement that damages a person's reputation

A political and social philosophy advocating for individual freedoms, democracy, and equality.

To set free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery

Lacking moral discipline, especially in sexual conduct

Allowed by law

A feudal superior or sovereign

A legal claim on a property

A place or position

Very similar to real life

Lasting for the whole of a person's life

The duration of a person's life

A band of tissue connecting bones or holding organs in place

A character consisting of two or more joined letters

Cheerful and carefree

Having the texture or characteristics of wood

The chance or probability of something happening

Probable to happen or be true

A feeling of fondness or preference

Extremely small or tiny

Flexible or able to move easily

A restriction or boundary

Clear and transparent

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line

A large ship for passengers or goods

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often without a clear purpose or reason

A specific language or vocabulary used by a particular group

A tongue, especially as an organ of speech

Relating to the tongue

A person skilled in languages

Related to language or the study of language

The scientific study of language and its structure

A liquid or lotion, especially one made with oil, for rubbing on the body to relieve pain.

To treat someone as a celebrity

Having the ability to turn something into liquid

To turn into a liquid

A sweet, flavored alcoholic drink

To convert assets into cash

An alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits.

Thin, graceful, and flexible

Lacking energy or enthusiasm

The ability to read and write

Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

Written works, especially those considered to have artistic value

Flexible and graceful

Flexible and graceful

A print made using a method involving a flat surface

A printing plate made from stone or a similar material

A person involved in a lawsuit

To take a dispute to court

The process of taking legal action

Prone to engage in lawsuits

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

A set form of public worship, especially in Christian tradition

A means of securing the necessities of life

Extremely angry

A type of soil that is rich and fertile, composed of sand, silt, and clay

Unwilling or reluctant to do something

To feel intense dislike or disgust for

Relating to the indication of location or place

A lake or a narrow sea inlet, especially in Scotland

The act or ability of moving from one place to another

A vein of metal ore in the earth

A place where something is lodged or deposited

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Reasonable or makes sense

A person skilled in reasoning or the study of logic

A person who lingers idly in a place without a purpose

To hang loosely or droop

A state of being alone and feeling sad about it

Long life or existence

To steal goods, typically during a war or riot

Tending to talk a lot

A young or minor nobleman

A lake or a body of water

A small, wingless insect that lives as a parasite on humans and animals.

Inspiring or deserving affection

Feeling sad or lacking energy

Humble or of low status

Clear and easy to understand

Producing a great deal of profit

So absurd or ridiculous as to be laughable

Looking or sounding sad and dismal

To calm or send to sleep

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field

Emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat

Emitting light not caused by heat

The quality of being bright or shining

Emitting or reflecting light

Extreme foolishness or irrationality

Relating to the moon

A person who is mentally ill or acts in a wildly foolish manner.

A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs.

Vivid in color, often creating an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect

To stay hidden, often to do something bad

Having a rich, pleasing taste or smell

Having a shiny or glossy appearance

The quality of being rich and abundant

Rich and profuse in growth; lush

To enjoy oneself in a luxurious way

Not telling the truth

A stringed musical instrument from ancient times, similar to a small harp, used especially in ancient Greece.

The words of a song

Disturbing and horrifying due to involvement with death or injury

To cover a road with a layer of small broken stones.

A plot or scheme, usually for a deceitful purpose

Machines collectively or the components of a machine

A person skilled in operating machine tools

The entire universe or a large, complex system

To stain or make impure

To make someone very angry

A powerful whirlpool

A person who performs tricks and illusions

Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified

The office or authority of a magistrate.

Showing a generous and kind nature

A wealthy and influential person in business

An object that attracts iron and some other materials

To make magnetic

Impressive beauty or grandeur

Extremely beautiful or impressive

Using high-flown or grandiose language

The size or extent of something

A great king or prince in India, traditionally ruling over a large region.

The state of being an unmarried young woman.

To inflict a severe injury, often resulting in permanent damage.

To keep in good condition

The process of keeping something in good condition

A cereal plant that yields large grains set in rows on a cob, commonly known as corn.

Having grandeur or beauty

Cosmetic products applied to the face to enhance or alter appearance

A disease or ailment

A general feeling of discomfort or unease

The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect

An infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever and chills.

A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious

A curse or expression of a wish for harm to come to someone

A person who commits a crime or some other wrong.

Causing harm or destruction

The state or condition of having or showing a desire to cause harm to others

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others

The intention or desire to do evil or harm

To speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner

Harmful and potentially deadly, especially in relation to tumors

A person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty

Easily shaped or bent

A hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used especially for hitting a chisel or for striking a surface without damaging it.

To treat someone or something badly or cruelly

An animal, especially a large carnivore, that preys on humans.

A device designed to catch or harm people

An official order or commission to do something

Required by law or rules; compulsory

Long, thick hair growing from the neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion

To move skillfully or carefully

Excessive enthusiasm or excitement

A person with extreme enthusiasm or desire

A clear sign or indication of something

A public declaration of intentions, motives, or views, especially of a political nature

Many and various

To handle or control in a skillful manner

Having qualities traditionally associated with men

Qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength and bravery

A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving

A large country house with lands

A shelf above a fireplace

A covering layer or cloak

A company or person that makes goods for sale.

The act of freeing someone from slavery or servitude

To release from slavery or servitude

To spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something

Related to the sea or sea transport

Related to marriage or the relationship of a married couple

Related to the sea or ocean

To leave someone trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island.

Related to war or soldiers

A person who suffers greatly or dies for a cause or belief

The suffering of death due to one's beliefs

To be filled with wonder or astonishment

The craft of building with stone, brick, or concrete

A party or event where people wear masks and costumes

The killing of many people or animals in a violent and cruel way.

Very large, heavy, or solid

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Great skill or proficiency in a subject or activity

Substance or matter from which something is made

Focused on possessions and wealth

To become real or actual

Relating to a mother or motherhood

A performance, such as a play or movie, held in the daytime, especially in the afternoon.

A social system where women hold primary power

The act of killing one's mother

The state of being married

A rectangular array of numbers or symbols arranged in rows and columns.

The process of becoming fully developed

Overly sentimental

To wound by scratching and tearing

A building, especially a large and stately one, housing a tomb or tombs.

An expert or connoisseur

An independent-minded person

Excessively sentimental in a way that is exaggerated or insincere

A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Violent or chaotic disorder

A complex network of paths or passages

An alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added spices or fruit.

Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient; scanty.

Unwilling to speak directly or plainly

To wander aimlessly

Branch of physics dealing with motion and forces

A large medal or a decorative piece resembling a medal

Inclined to interfere in others' affairs

Situated in the middle

To intervene to resolve a conflict

A substance used to treat illness or relieve pain

Relating to the Middle Ages, a period in European history from about the 5th to the late 15th century.

Of only moderate quality; not very good

A practice of focusing the mind for relaxation or spiritual purposes

A mixture of different things

A deep, pensive, and long-lasting sadness.

A confused fight or scuffle involving many people

To improve or make better

Having a smooth, flowing sound

Having a pleasing melody or sound

A dramatic work that exaggerates plot and characters to appeal to emotions

Exaggerated or overly emotional

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

Objects collected because of their historical interest or personal significance.

Worth remembering or easily remembered

A threat or danger

A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition

Not telling the truth

A person who lives by begging

Relating to tasks that are considered lowly and require little skill

A way of thinking or mindset

An experienced and trusted advisor

Related to trade or commerce

A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

Showing compassion or forgiveness

Showing no compassion or pity

Characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.

Attractive in a flashy or vulgar way but lacking real value

To capture someone's complete attention, often in a spellbinding way

A polite title or form of address for men, similar to 'gentlemen'.

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity

The science and technology of metals

A complete change in form or nature

A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a resemblance.

Relating to the abstract or transcendent aspects of reality beyond the physical world

A philosopher who specializes in the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

Branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of reality

To distribute or give out

The supposed transmigration of the soul after death into a new body

Done according to a systematic or established form of procedure.

Showing great attention to detail

A figure of speech where one thing is referred to by something closely associated with it

A standard of measurement

A device that marks time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick

A very large and densely populated city

Relating to a large city and its surrounding areas

Courage and strength of character

Full of spirit and courage

A smaller version of something larger

A device used for precise measurement of small distances or thicknesses.

An instrument for converting sound waves into electrical signals for amplification or recording.

An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

So small it can only be seen with a microscope

The use of a microscope to view small objects

The middle of the summer season, often around the summer solstice.

A trained professional who assists women during childbirth

A person's appearance or manner indicating their mood or character

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons

Movement from one place to another

Relating to animals or people that move from one place to another at different times of the year.

The distance traveled in miles

The social environment or setting in which something occurs or develops

Aggressively active, especially in support of a cause

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

To have a significant effect or influence against something

A military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or service during times of emergency without being paid a regular salary.

A small-seeded cereal crop

To imitate someone or something, often to entertain or ridicule

Very small or much smaller than usual

To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

A follower or underling of a powerful person, often considered servile or unimportant.

The act of providing care or assistance

A government department headed by a minister

A smaller part of a group

Extremely small

A period of time equal to sixty seconds

Small or minor details

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often seen in deserts or on hot roads, where distant objects appear distorted or displaced.

Amusement or laughter

An unfortunate incident

A person who dislikes humankind

Having a dislike of humankind

Dislike or distrust of humankind

To understand incorrectly

To act inappropriately or improperly

Improper or unacceptable behavior

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

To interpret incorrectly

To count incorrectly

A person who behaves badly or breaks the law

A bad or illegal act

A minor wrongdoing

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

An unfortunate accident or mistake

To understand incorrectly

To lose temporarily

To handle or control something poorly or ineffectively.

An incorrect or inappropriate name for something.

Dislike or hatred of marriage

Dislike or prejudice against women

To put something in the wrong location and be unable to find it

To give a false or misleading account of something.

Poor or unjust governance

A book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year.

A weapon designed to be sent in the direction of a target

A written communication or letter

To lack confidence in; to be suspicious of

Covered with or characterized by a fine cloud of water droplets or mist

To fail to understand correctly

To use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

A small arachnid related to ticks, often found in soil, water, plants, or as parasites.

A joint made between two pieces of wood or other material at an angle

To make something less severe or serious

A device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something

Techniques to aid memory

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, often filled with water, used for defense.

Control by a disorderly crowd or the masses

A soft leather shoe or slipper, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made of deerskin and having a soft sole and no heel.

Ridicule or contempt

Avoidance of extremes

A person who oversees a discussion or debate

The quality or condition of being current or contemporary

To make something more current or suitable for present-day needs

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

A small amount of something

A change made to something, usually to improve it or make it more suitable.

To change slightly

Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable

To adjust or regulate the degree or intensity of something

To calm someone's anger or anxiety

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

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

A building or complex where monks live and work, dedicated to religious life

Relating to money or currency

An animal, especially a dog, of mixed breed

A name or nickname

A warning or cautionary advice

Serving as a warning

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

The practice of being married to one person at a time

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.

A large single upright block of stone, often serving as a monument or landmark.

Large, powerful, and indivisible

A long speech by one person

Excessive concentration on a single object or idea

Exclusive control over a commodity or service.

A word with only one syllable

The belief in a single deity

A continuous, unchanging sound or voice

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

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine

A title or form of address for a man in French-speaking regions, equivalent to 'Mr.' or 'sir'.

Something that is very large and ugly.

A ray of light from the moon

Open to debate or argument

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time

A person who teaches or promotes morality

Principles of right and wrong behavior

To express or teach a lesson about what is right and wrong, often in a way that is considered overly critical or preachy.

A temporary prohibition of an activity

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

Having a sharp or biting quality, especially in speech

Having a sharp or critical quality, often in humor

The customs or conventions of a community

In a state of dying or near death

Sullen and ill-tempered

The study of the form and structure of organisms

To cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed

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

Composed of diverse and often incongruous elements.

A short phrase that expresses a guiding principle or belief

A person who climbs mountains for sport or recreation.

Having many mountains

A quantity of food or drink that fills the mouth

To mix up in a confused or disordered way

To wrap or cover for warmth or to reduce sound

A person of mixed white and Black ancestry

A person who drives mules

To think about something deeply and at length

Having many forms or appearances