3000 SAT Vocabulary Level 1 - 1: Matching Quizzes

3000 Common SAT Vocabulary

3000 Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes

abandon

	over-regulated administrative system
	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality

abduction

	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving

abject

	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
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end

abrasive

	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	rubbing away; tending to grind down

absolute

	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	determined to do or have

absolve

	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune

absorb

	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of

abstinence

	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire

abstract

	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger

abusive

	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use

abyss

	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons

academic

	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

accelerate

	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	report or record in chronological order
	security pledged for repayment of loan

accessible

	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly

accessory

	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission

accommodate

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	husky; muscular and heavily built
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody

accomplice

	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing

accord

	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body

acknowledge

	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

acme

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal

acquire

	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	change something into another form; transform
	refrain from buying or using

acquittal

	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance

acute

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe

adage

	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves

adamant

	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence

adapt

	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty

addiction

	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	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
	mixture; a combination of diverse things

address

	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for

adept

	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

adhere

	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	of the universe; vast
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with

adjacent

	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation

administration

	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	change something into another form; transform
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties

adolescence

	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap

adversary

	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader

adverse

	combination of two or more elements or parts
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune

adversity

	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind

advocate

	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope

aesthetic

	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

affected

	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	work of art put together from fragments
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	kindly; favorable; not malignant

affidavit

	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	written statement made under oath
	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	young woman making formal entrance into society

affiliation

	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive

affliction

	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	rubbing away; tending to grind down

aftermath

	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate

agenda

	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	something that relieves pain
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered

agent

	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune

aggressor

	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
	determined to do or have
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks

alias

	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap

alien

	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying

alienate

	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally

alimony

	become worse; decline; fall
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	easily broken; having little elasticity

allegiance

	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	end of existence or activity; termination
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status

alleviate

	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	consider; think about carefully; weigh

alloy

	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

allure

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive

aloof

	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote

altercation

	refrain from buying or using
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity

amend

	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near

amiss

	of the universe; vast
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire

ammunition

	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells

amnesia

	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors

amnesty

	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive

amoral

	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	of the universe; vast
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong

ample

	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large

amulet

	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire

analogy

	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of

anarchy

	achieve or accomplish; gain
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious

anchor

	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress

anecdote

	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	consider; think about carefully; weigh

anemia

	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	of the universe; vast

anesthetic

	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

anguish

	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty

animated

	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

animosity

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions

annex

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance

anomaly

	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order

anonymity

	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	complete; consummate; make perfect

anonymous

	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive

anthem

	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	held in common; of a group of people
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty

anthropologist

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	easily broken; having little elasticity

antidote

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	close; squeeze or press together; contract

antiquated

	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged

antiseptic

	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered

ape

	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things

apocalyptic

	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation

apparatus

	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

appease

	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons

application

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected

appreciate

	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of

apprehend

	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive

appropriate

	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

aptitude

	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	fastening device; firm grip
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with

arbitrary

	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle

arbitrator

	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness

arcade

	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	having foresight; fortuneteller

archives

	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	public records; place where public records are kept

aria

	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom

array

	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose

arrest

	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	stop motion; curb or restrain
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody

arrogance

	public records; place where public records are kept
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	young woman making formal entrance into society

arrogant

100

	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection

arsenal

101

	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily

articulate

102

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection

artifact

103

	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography

ascertain

104

	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

asinine

105

	protect or fight for the first place
	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun

aspire

106

	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables

assert

107

	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	change something into another form; transform
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly

assessment

108

	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	work of art put together from fragments
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	sudden downfall; complete disaster

assumption

109

	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action

assurance

110

	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked

asteroid

111

	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun

astral

112

	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name

astronomical

113

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	protect or fight for the first place
	held in common; of a group of people

astute

114

	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone

asylum

115

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	place of refuge or shelter; protection

atlas

116

	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel

atone

117

	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	written statement made under oath
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin

attain

118

	achieve or accomplish; gain
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something

attentive

119

	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

attest

120

	fastening device; firm grip
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger

attribute

121

	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	essential quality; reputation; honor

audit

122

	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	a great mass of falling snow and ice

auditorium

123

	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection

august

124

	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables

authoritative

125

	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	chief; serving as an essential component
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

autopsy

126

	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong

auxiliary

127

	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane

avail

128

	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote

avalanche

129

	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	young woman making formal entrance into society

avenge

130

	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone

aversion

131

	written statement made under oath
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

avert

132

	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark

avid

133

	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin

awe

134

	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	utter suddenly and impulsively

babble

135

	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks

badger

136

	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance

bait

137

	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables

balm

138

	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	something that relieves pain
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell

balmy

139

	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	public records; place where public records are kept
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive

bane

140

	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

barb

141

	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration

barren

142

	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	a great mass of falling snow and ice

beam

143

	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of

begrudge

144

	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave

belittle

145

	disparage or depreciate; put down
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

benefactor

146

	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts

beneficial

147

	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	protect or fight for the first place

beneficiary

148

	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally

benevolent

149

	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	written statement made under oath
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected

benign

150

	held in common; of a group of people
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	kindly; favorable; not malignant

bent

151

	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	determined to do or have

berserk

152

	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	over-regulated administrative system
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons

beseech

153

	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly

bestow

154

	give as a gift; present
	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
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark

betray

155

	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly

biased

156

	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances

bizarre

157

	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another

bland

158

	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	secretive, not openly shown

blasphemy

159

	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God

blatant

160

	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states

bleak

161

	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement

bloated

162

	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	held in common; of a group of people
	swollen or puffed as with water or air

bluff

163

	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive

blunt

164

	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	refrain from buying or using
	quote; adduce as an instance

blurt

165

	combination of two or more elements or parts
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	utter suddenly and impulsively

bode

166

	security pledged for repayment of loan
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	quote; adduce as an instance

bogus

167

	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving

bolt

168

	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly

booming

169

	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission

boundless

170

	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

bourgeois

171

	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional

boycott

172

	held in common; of a group of people
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	refrain from buying or using
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion

bravado

173

	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	ceremony of crowning queen or king

brazen

174

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence

breach

175

	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

brittle

176

	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	easily broken; having little elasticity
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

brochure

177

	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

brooch

178

	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane

browse

179

	security pledged for repayment of loan
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	graze; skim or glance at casually

buffet

180

	end of existence or activity; termination
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level

bureaucracy

181

	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	over-regulated administrative system
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent

burly

182

	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	husky; muscular and heavily built
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

cache

183

	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	refrain from buying or using

cadaver

184

	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	of the universe; vast

calculated

185

	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	end of existence or activity; termination
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

caliber

186

	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	cause to come together formally
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel

callous

187

	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune

camouflage

188

	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal

candor

189

	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat

canine

190

	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	examination of dead body; post-mortem

cant

191

	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of

capacity

192

	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate

caprice

193

	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt

caption

194

	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration

carat

195

	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part

cardinal

196

	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
	chief; serving as an essential component
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases

cardiologist

197

	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

carnage

198

	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune

carnal

199

	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	work of art put together from fragments
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity

cascade

200

	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

casualty

201

	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine

catalyst

202

	having foresight; fortuneteller
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable

catastrophe

203

	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune

catholic

204

	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	of the universe; vast
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior

caucus

205

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration

cavalier

206

	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	mixture; a combination of diverse things

celebrated

207

	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty

censor

208

	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	secretive, not openly shown
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content

cerebral

209

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional

champion

210

	protect or fight for the first place
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money

chaotic

211

	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	secretive, not openly shown
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest

charisma

212

	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma

charlatan

213

	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order

chaste

214

	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
	examination of dead body; post-mortem

check

215

	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	stop motion; curb or restrain

checkered

216

	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered

chisel

217

	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place

chivalrous

218

	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote

choreography

219

	determined to do or have
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty

chronic

220

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases

chronicle

221

	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	report or record in chronological order
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody

cite

222

	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	quote; adduce as an instance

civil

223

	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

clairvoyant

224

	give as a gift; present
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	having foresight; fortuneteller

clandestine

225

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	held in common; of a group of people
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

clasp

226

	husky; muscular and heavily built
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	fastening device; firm grip
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process

clemency

227

	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of

clientele

228

	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope

clip

229

	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	a small section of filmed or filed material
	protect or fight for the first place

clout

230

	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons

coalition

231

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope

coercion

232

	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	use of force to get someone to obey
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people

coin

233

	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	achieve or accomplish; gain

coincidence

234

	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy

collage

235

	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	work of art put together from fragments
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically

collateral

236

	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	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

colossal

237

	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	public records; place where public records are kept
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help

comatose

238

	cause to come together formally
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious

commemorate

239

	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use

communal

240

	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	held in common; of a group of people
	public records; place where public records are kept
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being

commute

241

	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

compact

242

	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine

compatible

243

	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion

compelling

244

	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	a great mass of falling snow and ice

complement

245

	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	complete; consummate; make perfect

compliance

246

	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement

component

247

	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

compound

248

	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

comprehensive

249

	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

compress

250

	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away

compromise

251

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of

compute

252

	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits

concede

253

	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

conception

254

	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	examination of dead body; post-mortem

concession

255

	partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something

concord

256

	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of

conundrum

257

	use of force to get someone to obey
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of

convene

258

	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	cause to come together formally
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive

convention

259

	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional

conventional

260

	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection

converse

261

	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	refrain from buying or using
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

convert

262

	change something into another form; transform
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

conviction

263

	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use

cordial

264

	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying

coronation

265

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	something that relieves pain
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	ceremony of crowning queen or king

corroborate

266

	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

cosmic

267

	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	of the universe; vast
	cause to come together formally

cosmopolitan

268

	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	something that relieves pain
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict

covert

269

	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	secretive, not openly shown
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty

curator

270

	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	ceremony of crowning queen or king

curt

271

	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place

cynical

272

	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

dabble

273

	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
	protect or fight for the first place
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent

dank

274

	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	over-regulated administrative system

deadlock

275

	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate

debacle

276

	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	helper, additional or subsidiary

debris

277

	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	report or record in chronological order

debutante

278

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	stop motion; curb or restrain
	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold

decipher

279

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties

decorum

280

	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past

decoy

281

	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

default

282

	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope

defer

283

	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony

defiance

284

	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church

definitive

285

	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate

deflect

286

	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	determined to do or have
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something

defuse

287

	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat

degenerate

288

	become worse; decline; fall
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

degradation

289

	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors

delectable

290

	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly

delete

291

	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible

deliberate

292

	of the universe; vast
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	consider; think about carefully; weigh

delusion

293

	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away

demeanor

294

	work of art put together from fragments
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	husky; muscular and heavily built

demented

295

	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money

demise

296

	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	end of existence or activity; termination

demolition

297

	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying

deploy

298

	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose

deposition

299

	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap

deranged

300

	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill

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