3000 SAT Vocabulary Level 1 - 1: Matching Quizzes

3000 Common SAT Vocabulary

3000 Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes

abandon

	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force

abduction

	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly

abject

	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status

abrasive

	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	rubbing away; tending to grind down

absolute

	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent

absolve

	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place

absorb

	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention

abstinence

	a small section of filmed or filed material
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	work of art put together from fragments
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire

abstract

	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

abusive

	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near

abyss

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish

academic

	cause to come together formally
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of

accelerate

	helper, additional or subsidiary
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	ceremony of crowning queen or king

accessible

	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells

accessory

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item

accommodate

	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

accomplice

	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition

accord

	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil

acknowledge

	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks

acme

	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose

acquire

	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive

acquittal

	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	helper, additional or subsidiary

acute

	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe

adage

	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	fastening device; firm grip

adamant

	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding

adapt

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose

addiction

	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment

address

	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	work of art put together from fragments

adept

	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel

adhere

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

adjacent

	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy

administration

	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others

adolescence

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
	something that relieves pain

adversary

	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

adverse

	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	determined to do or have

adversity

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of

advocate

	work of art put together from fragments
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something

aesthetic

	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being

affected

	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked

affidavit

	written statement made under oath
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	over-regulated administrative system
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention

affiliation

	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks

affliction

	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic

aftermath

	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune

agenda

	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel

agent

	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states

aggressor

	chief; serving as an essential component
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty

alias

	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically

alien

	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	mild and pleasant; fragrant

alienate

	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat

alimony

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa

allegiance

	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion

alleviate

	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious

alloy

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

allure

	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social

aloof

	use of force to get someone to obey
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote

altercation

	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

amend

	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

amiss

	report or record in chronological order
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	held in common; of a group of people

ammunition

	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of

amnesia

	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	complete; consummate; make perfect
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system

amnesty

	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner

amoral

	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom

ample

	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	change something into another form; transform
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty

amulet

	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near

analogy

	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

anarchy

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	cause to come together formally
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others

anchor

	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate

anecdote

	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress

anemia

	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits

anesthetic

	chief; serving as an essential component
	public records; place where public records are kept
	a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions

anguish

	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing

animated

	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

animosity

	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act

annex

	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit

anomaly

	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts

anonymity

	husky; muscular and heavily built
	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time

anonymous

	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane

anthem

	use of force to get someone to obey
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	utter suddenly and impulsively

anthropologist

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	secretive, not openly shown
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool

antidote

	complete; consummate; make perfect
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving

antiquated

	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	become worse; decline; fall
	secretive, not openly shown
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged

antiseptic

	written statement made under oath
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force

ape

	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding

apocalyptic

	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader

apparatus

	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit

appease

	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa

application

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	easily broken; having little elasticity
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education

appreciate

	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	complete; consummate; make perfect

apprehend

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography

appropriate

	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering

aptitude

	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

arbitrary

	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle

arbitrator

	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate

arcade

	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy

archives

	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	public records; place where public records are kept
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case

aria

	utter suddenly and impulsively
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of

array

	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	refrain from buying or using
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement

arrest

	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content

arrogance

	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

arrogant

100

	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others

arsenal

101

	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	use of force to get someone to obey

articulate

102

	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa

artifact

103

	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment

ascertain

104

	written statement made under oath
	chief; serving as an essential component
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of

asinine

105

	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	protect or fight for the first place
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated

aspire

106

	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked

assert

107

	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people

assessment

108

	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose

assumption

109

	become worse; decline; fall
	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact

assurance

110

	become worse; decline; fall
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something

asteroid

111

	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with

astral

112

	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit

astronomical

113

	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart

astute

114

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration

asylum

115

	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	place of refuge or shelter; protection

atlas

116

	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty

atone

117

	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties

attain

118

	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	become worse; decline; fall
	achieve or accomplish; gain

attentive

119

	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

attest

120

	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties

attribute

121

	security pledged for repayment of loan
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true

audit

122

	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	work of art put together from fragments
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of

auditorium

123

	utter suddenly and impulsively
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance

august

124

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	quote; adduce as an instance
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat

authoritative

125

	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun

autopsy

126

	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states

auxiliary

127

	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of

avail

128

	utter suddenly and impulsively
	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness

avalanche

129

	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm

avenge

130

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone

aversion

131

	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

avert

132

	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts

avid

133

	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	achieve or accomplish; gain
	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

awe

134

	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	disparage or depreciate; put down

babble

135

	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic

badger

136

	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language

bait

137

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap

balm

138

	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	something that relieves pain
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement

balmy

139

	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity

bane

140

	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	a great mass of falling snow and ice

barb

141

	determined to do or have
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

barren

142

	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	fastening device; firm grip

beam

143

	over-regulated administrative system
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool

begrudge

144

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God

belittle

145

	disparage or depreciate; put down
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate

benefactor

146

	end of existence or activity; termination
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help

beneficial

147

	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	refrain from buying or using

beneficiary

148

	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

benevolent

149

	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste

benign

150

	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	kindly; favorable; not malignant

bent

151

	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	determined to do or have

berserk

152

	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for

beseech

153

	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	young woman making formal entrance into society
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly

bestow

154

	give as a gift; present
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	complete; consummate; make perfect
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

betray

155

	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly

biased

156

	of the universe; vast
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced

bizarre

157

	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks

bland

158

	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part

blasphemy

159

	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent

blatant

160

	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	ceremony of crowning queen or king

bleak

161

	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune

bloated

162

	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

bluff

163

	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness

blunt

164

	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly

blurt

165

	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader

bode

166

	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional

bogus

167

	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others

bolt

168

	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	change something into another form; transform
	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal

booming

169

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition

boundless

170

	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

bourgeois

171

	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	determined to do or have
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm

boycott

172

	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	refrain from buying or using

bravado

173

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart

brazen

174

	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

breach

175

	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit

brittle

176

	easily broken; having little elasticity
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part

brochure

177

	something that relieves pain
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

brooch

178

	easily broken; having little elasticity
	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another

browse

179

	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use

buffet

180

	of the universe; vast
	young woman making formal entrance into society
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out

bureaucracy

181

	over-regulated administrative system
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

burly

182

	husky; muscular and heavily built
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate

cache

183

	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past

cadaver

184

	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something

calculated

185

	easily broken; having little elasticity
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out

caliber

186

	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect

callous

187

	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

camouflage

188

	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

candor

189

	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	sudden downfall; complete disaster

canine

190

	written statement made under oath
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	easily broken; having little elasticity
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

cant

191

	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress

capacity

192

	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	held in common; of a group of people

caprice

193

	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

caption

194

	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine

carat

195

	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act

cardinal

196

	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	chief; serving as an essential component
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration

cardiologist

197

	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things

carnage

198

	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people

carnal

199

	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	complete; consummate; make perfect
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving

cascade

200

	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly

casualty

201

	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	utter suddenly and impulsively

catalyst

202

	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	written statement made under oath
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

catastrophe

203

	chief; serving as an essential component
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people

catholic

204

	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact

caucus

205

	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy

cavalier

206

	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager

celebrated

207

	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with

censor

208

	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm

cerebral

209

	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	cause to come together formally

champion

210

	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	protect or fight for the first place

chaotic

211

	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	husky; muscular and heavily built
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization

charisma

212

	utter suddenly and impulsively
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader

charlatan

213

	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	something that relieves pain

chaste

214

	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest

check

215

	stop motion; curb or restrain
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically

checkered

216

	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

chisel

217

	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	something that relieves pain
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal

chivalrous

218

	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration

choreography

219

	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances

chronic

220

	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	stop motion; curb or restrain
	complete; consummate; make perfect

chronicle

221

	report or record in chronological order
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission

cite

222

	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	quote; adduce as an instance

civil

223

	public records; place where public records are kept
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite

clairvoyant

224

	essential quality; reputation; honor
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part

clandestine

225

	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

clasp

226

	fastening device; firm grip
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

clemency

227

	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly

clientele

228

	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
	protect or fight for the first place
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons

clip

229

	a small section of filmed or filed material
	husky; muscular and heavily built
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of

clout

230

	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

coalition

231

	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body

coercion

232

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	use of force to get someone to obey
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity

coin

233

	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

coincidence

234

	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit

collage

235

	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	work of art put together from fragments
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain

collateral

236

	cause to come together formally
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

colossal

237

	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe

comatose

238

	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit

commemorate

239

	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

communal

240

	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	held in common; of a group of people
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving

commute

241

	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive

compact

242

	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order

compatible

243

	over-regulated administrative system
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others

compelling

244

	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention

complement

245

	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	complete; consummate; make perfect
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out

compliance

246

	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

component

247

	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act

compound

248

	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind

comprehensive

249

	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically

compress

250

	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases

compromise

251

	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart

compute

252

	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist

concede

253

	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another

conception

254

	determined to do or have
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

concession

255

	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration

concord

256

	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily

conundrum

257

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma

convene

258

	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	cause to come together formally
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time

convention

259

	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks

conventional

260

	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission

converse

261

	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	protect or fight for the first place
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically

convert

262

	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	change something into another form; transform

conviction

263

	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	essential quality; reputation; honor

cordial

264

	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness

coronation

265

	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive

corroborate

266

	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will

cosmic

267

	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	of the universe; vast

cosmopolitan

268

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states

covert

269

	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	secretive, not openly shown

curator

270

	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager

curt

271

	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

cynical

272

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic

dabble

273

	combination of two or more elements or parts
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil

dank

274

	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated

deadlock

275

	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	change something into another form; transform
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part

debacle

276

	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	sudden downfall; complete disaster

debris

277

	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

debutante

278

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	public records; place where public records are kept
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance

decipher

279

	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty

decorum

280

	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior

decoy

281

	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery

default

282

	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat

defer

283

	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance

defiance

284

	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person

definitive

285

	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	change something into another form; transform

deflect

286

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something

defuse

287

	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

degenerate

288

	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	become worse; decline; fall

degradation

289

	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	young woman making formal entrance into society
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable

delectable

290

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	close; squeeze or press together; contract

delete

291

	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

deliberate

292

	public records; place where public records are kept
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

delusion

293

	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	change something into another form; transform
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	consider; think about carefully; weigh

demeanor

294

	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness

demented

295

	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of

demise

296

	end of existence or activity; termination
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent

demolition

297

	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced

deploy

298

	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	a small section of filmed or filed material
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness

deposition

299

	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	disparage or depreciate; put down

deranged

300

	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	a small section of filmed or filed material

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