3000 SAT Vocabulary Level 1 - 1: Matching Quizzes

3000 Common SAT Vocabulary

3000 Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes

abandon

	refrain from buying or using
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true

abduction

	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force

abject

	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status

abrasive

	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

absolute

	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire

absolve

	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out

absorb

	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors

abstinence

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire

abstract

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	husky; muscular and heavily built

abusive

	report or record in chronological order
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance

abyss

	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell

academic

	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent

accelerate

	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected

accessible

	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with

accessory

	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

accommodate

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

accomplice

	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions

accord

	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	become worse; decline; fall
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel

acknowledge

	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	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
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act

acquire

	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

acquittal

	complete; consummate; make perfect
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something

acute

	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act

adage

	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom

adamant

	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

adapt

	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social

addiction

	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

address

	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

adept

	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
	use of force to get someone to obey
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	give as a gift; present

adhere

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing

adjacent

	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	stop motion; curb or restrain
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune

administration

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	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

adolescence

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity

adversary

	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

adverse

	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	consider; think about carefully; weigh

adversity

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	kindly; favorable; not malignant

advocate

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	change something into another form; transform
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something

aesthetic

	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste

affected

	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked

affidavit

	written statement made under oath
	end of existence or activity; termination
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste

affiliation

	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts

affliction

	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger

aftermath

	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act

agenda

	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

agent

	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	of the universe; vast
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence

aggressor

	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected

alias

	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	close; squeeze or press together; contract

alien

	work of art put together from fragments
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person

alienate

	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally

alimony

	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness

allegiance

	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment

alleviate

	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

alloy

	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	mixture; a combination of diverse things

allure

	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand

aloof

	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager

altercation

	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy

amend

	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	chief; serving as an essential component
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	quote; adduce as an instance

amiss

	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty

ammunition

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic

amnesia

	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	change something into another form; transform
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa

amnesty

	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	work of art put together from fragments

amoral

	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional

ample

	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote

amulet

	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm

analogy

	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help

anarchy

	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others

anchor

	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization

anecdote

	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	a small section of filmed or filed material

anemia

	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality

anesthetic

	a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	protect or fight for the first place

anguish

	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate

animated

	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

animosity

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act

annex

	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit

anomaly

	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive

anonymity

	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered

anonymous

	work of art put together from fragments
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

anthem

	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	determined to do or have
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish

anthropologist

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa

antidote

	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance

antiquated

	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty

antiseptic

	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged

ape

	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste

apocalyptic

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance

apparatus

	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

appease

	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	become worse; decline; fall
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement

application

	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	become worse; decline; fall

appreciate

	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement

apprehend

	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle

appropriate

	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong

aptitude

	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat

arbitrary

	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force

arbitrator

	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion

arcade

	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place

archives

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	public records; place where public records are kept

aria

	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote

array

	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance

arrest

	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration

arrogance

	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

arrogant

100

	helper, additional or subsidiary
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others

arsenal

101

	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	complete; consummate; make perfect
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave

articulate

102

	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result

artifact

103

	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress

ascertain

104

	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of

asinine

105

	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	give as a gift; present
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish

aspire

106

	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	of the universe; vast

assert

107

	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with

assessment

108

	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional

assumption

109

	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect

assurance

110

	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	report or record in chronological order
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest

asteroid

111

	stop motion; curb or restrain
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level

astral

112

	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	relating to stars; star-shaped

astronomical

113

	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	change something into another form; transform

astute

114

	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	become worse; decline; fall

asylum

115

	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering

atlas

116

	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated

atone

117

	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity

attain

118

	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	easily broken; having little elasticity
	achieve or accomplish; gain

attentive

119

	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

attest

120

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large

attribute

121

	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	end of existence or activity; termination
	essential quality; reputation; honor

audit

122

	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of

auditorium

123

	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

august

124

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration

authoritative

125

	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable

autopsy

126

	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
	one who studies history and science of mankind

auxiliary

127

	helper, additional or subsidiary
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	a small section of filmed or filed material
	kindly; favorable; not malignant

avail

128

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

avalanche

129

	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

avenge

130

	cause to come together formally
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables

aversion

131

	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand

avert

132

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation

avid

133

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name

awe

134

	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	sudden downfall; complete disaster

babble

135

	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	one who studies history and science of mankind

badger

136

	chief; serving as an essential component
	secretive, not openly shown
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something

bait

137

	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap

balm

138

	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	something that relieves pain
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing

balmy

139

	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	one who studies history and science of mankind

bane

140

	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin

barb

141

	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark

barren

142

	determined to do or have
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	protect or fight for the first place
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

beam

143

	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order

begrudge

144

	a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person

belittle

145

	disparage or depreciate; put down
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	written statement made under oath

benefactor

146

	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate

beneficial

147

	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

beneficiary

148

	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence

benevolent

149

	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope

benign

150

	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near

bent

151

	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	determined to do or have
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy

berserk

152

	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases

beseech

153

	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	determined to do or have

bestow

154

	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	give as a gift; present

betray

155

	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

biased

156

	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process

bizarre

157

	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
	over-regulated administrative system
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

bland

158

	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty

blasphemy

159

	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God

blatant

160

	of the universe; vast
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act

bleak

161

	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable

bloated

162

	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	secretive, not openly shown
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result

bluff

163

	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of

blunt

164

	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive

blurt

165

	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	of the universe; vast
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional

bode

166

	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

bogus

167

	relating to stars; star-shaped
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked

bolt

168

	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit

booming

169

	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	disparage or depreciate; put down

boundless

170

	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty

bourgeois

171

	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance

boycott

172

	refrain from buying or using
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin

bravado

173

	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention

brazen

174

	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being

breach

175

	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened

brittle

176

	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	easily broken; having little elasticity

brochure

177

	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others

brooch

178

	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap

browse

179

	graze; skim or glance at casually
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong

buffet

180

	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place

bureaucracy

181

	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	over-regulated administrative system

burly

182

	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
	husky; muscular and heavily built

cache

183

	written statement made under oath
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	refrain from buying or using
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money

cadaver

184

	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	cause to come together formally
	close; squeeze or press together; contract

calculated

185

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language

caliber

186

	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	cause to come together formally

callous

187

	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	public records; place where public records are kept
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened

camouflage

188

	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	a great mass of falling snow and ice

candor

189

	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	become worse; decline; fall

canine

190

	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine

cant

191

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect

capacity

192

	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate

caprice

193

	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	swollen or puffed as with water or air

caption

194

	essential quality; reputation; honor
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	examination of dead body; post-mortem

carat

195

	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits

cardinal

196

	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	over-regulated administrative system
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	chief; serving as an essential component

cardiologist

197

	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
	achieve or accomplish; gain
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place

carnage

198

	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people

carnal

199

	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional

cascade

200

	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill

casualty

201

	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	secretive, not openly shown
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident

catalyst

202

	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty

catastrophe

203

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane

catholic

204

	work of art put together from fragments
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church

caucus

205

	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

cavalier

206

	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others

celebrated

207

	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking

censor

208

	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true

cerebral

209

	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

champion

210

	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	protect or fight for the first place
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

chaotic

211

	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	cause to come together formally
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization

charisma

212

	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader

charlatan

213

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance

chaste

214

	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	public records; place where public records are kept
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest

check

215

	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	stop motion; curb or restrain
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell

checkered

216

	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	of the universe; vast
	written statement made under oath
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune

chisel

217

	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal

chivalrous

218

	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	give as a gift; present
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation

choreography

219

	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

chronic

220

	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	small waterfall; sudden downpour

chronicle

221

	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	report or record in chronological order

cite

222

	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	public records; place where public records are kept
	quote; adduce as an instance

civil

223

	stop motion; curb or restrain
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite

clairvoyant

224

	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	having foresight; fortuneteller

clandestine

225

	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

clasp

226

	end of existence or activity; termination
	fastening device; firm grip
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty

clemency

227

	refrain from buying or using
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act

clientele

228

	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict

clip

229

	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	a small section of filmed or filed material

clout

230

	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	chief; serving as an essential component
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social

coalition

231

	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near

coercion

232

	use of force to get someone to obey
	public records; place where public records are kept
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions

coin

233

	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged

coincidence

234

	give as a gift; present
	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of

collage

235

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	work of art put together from fragments
	a small section of filmed or filed material

collateral

236

	security pledged for repayment of loan
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

colossal

237

	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases

comatose

238

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention

commemorate

239

	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose

communal

240

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	held in common; of a group of people
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune

commute

241

	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away

compact

242

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case

compatible

243

	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold

compelling

244

	helper, additional or subsidiary
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention

complement

245

	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	complete; consummate; make perfect
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
	written statement made under oath

compliance

246

	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social

component

247

	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time

compound

248

	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

comprehensive

249

	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive

compress

250

	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	close; squeeze or press together; contract

compromise

251

	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content

compute

252

	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly

concede

253

	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another

conception

254

	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name

concession

255

	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with

concord

256

	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	having foresight; fortuneteller

conundrum

257

	held in common; of a group of people
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional

convene

258

	secretive, not openly shown
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	quote; adduce as an instance
	cause to come together formally

convention

259

	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve

conventional

260

	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society

converse

261

	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

convert

262

	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	change something into another form; transform
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

conviction

263

	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

cordial

264

	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving

coronation

265

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	ceremony of crowning queen or king

corroborate

266

	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	fastening device; firm grip
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things

cosmic

267

	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	of the universe; vast

cosmopolitan

268

	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	place of refuge or shelter; protection

covert

269

	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	secretive, not openly shown
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold

curator

270

	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone

curt

271

	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner

cynical

272

	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

dabble

273

	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion

dank

274

	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	fastening device; firm grip
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness

deadlock

275

	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

debacle

276

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune

debris

277

	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

debutante

278

	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	young woman making formal entrance into society

decipher

279

	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	held in common; of a group of people
	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader

decorum

280

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors

decoy

281

	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding

default

282

	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically

defer

283

	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions

defiance

284

	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	cause to come together formally
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist

definitive

285

	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	use of force to get someone to obey
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger

deflect

286

	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money

defuse

287

	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap

degenerate

288

	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	become worse; decline; fall
	written statement made under oath
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves

degradation

289

	of the universe; vast
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level

delectable

290

	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past

delete

291

	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes

deliberate

292

	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily

delusion

293

	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion

demeanor

294

	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily

demented

295

	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases

demise

296

	relating to stars; star-shaped
	end of existence or activity; termination
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something

demolition

297

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	change something into another form; transform

deploy

298

	determined to do or have
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	disparage or depreciate; put down

deposition

299

	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate

deranged

300

	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	complete; consummate; make perfect
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content

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