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To regard with disgust and hatred.

Showing little concern for others; harsh.

Sudden or unexpected; brief and curt in manner.

To free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

A large quantity of something; more than enough.

Existing or available in large quantities.

To emphasize or highlight.

Easy to approach or reach; capable of being used or understood.

Refusing to be persuaded or change one’s mind.

Very skilled or proficient at something.

To stick firmly to a surface or to follow a set of rules or beliefs.

To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

To state as a fact; to declare strongly.

To stir or disturb emotionally or physically.

Occurring in turns or rotation; switching back and forth between different states or actions.

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something.

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

To increase the volume or intensity of something.

Strong hostility or dislike.

To add explanatory notes or comments to a text or diagram.

Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

Enthusiastic or passionate.

To awaken or stimulate a feeling or response; to provoke.

To express an idea or feeling clearly.

To find out for certain.

To state or declare something confidently or forcefully.

Not typical; unusual or uncommon.

Bold, daring, or showing a lack of respect.

To make something greater by adding to it.

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Well-meaning and kind.

To support or strengthen.

High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

Self-assertive in a rude or overbearing way.

A structure built to support or reinforce a wall or building; to support or strengthen something.

Truthful and straightforward.

To cease to resist an opponent or surrender.

Involving or causing great damage or disaster.

To find a way around an obstacle or restriction; to avoid by cleverness.

To persuade someone forcefully to do something.

Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Having knowledge or awareness.

To manage or exploit something for financial gain; to turn into a commercial product or activity.

Combining in such a way as to enhance or complete something.

To create or form something, especially in writing or music; to arrange parts into a whole.

To hide or keep something out of sight.

To admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly or after initial resistance.

To form a concept or idea of something in one’s mind.

Brief but comprehensive.

To arrange or set up something in a particular way.

To seek advice or information from someone or something.

To use up or destroy something; to eat or drink something.

Shaped or formed into a particular outline, especially one that is smooth or curved.

To plan or devise something, often in a clever or creative manner.

To change something into a different form, state, or use.

To communicate or transport something from one place to another.

Extremely complex and difficult to follow.

Abundant in supply or quantity.

To show a mutual relationship or connection between two things.

Extremely important; essential for a particular purpose; involving an analysis or judgment.

To grow or nurture something, especially crops or skills.

To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive.

To weaken or make something less effective.

Misleading or giving a false impression.

Conclusive and authoritative; final.

Neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements.

To assign responsibility or authority to another person or group.

Done consciously and intentionally.

To represent or portray something through words, pictures, or other forms.

To move downward; to slope or fall to a lower position.

Showing care and effort in one’s work or duties.

To recognize or perceive something clearly, especially with effort.

Causing discomfort or confusion; unsettling.

Careful in one’s speech or actions to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

To separate or detach something from a connection or attachment.

Showing disregard or lack of interest; treating something as unworthy of attention.

Causing confusion or loss of direction, especially in space or time.

Essentially different or dissimilar in kind or quality.

To argue about something; a disagreement or conflict.

To separate or move in different directions from a common point.

Showing a great deal of variety; very different from one another.

Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

To tame or train an animal or plant to live and reproduce in a human-controlled environment.

To develop or present something in great detail; involving many careful parts.

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to define or understand.

To give special importance or attention to something.

Attractive or charming; capable of holding one’s attention.

To improve the quality or value of something.

Lasting for a very short time.

To illustrate or clarify by giving an example.

To invent or make something; to invent or concoct something, usually with the intention to deceive.

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

Based on a mistaken belief or unsound reasoning.

To understand or comprehend something deeply.

Showing approval or support; likely to lead to success or good results.

Displaying passionate intensity.

Tending to attract attention because of exuberance, confidence, or stylishness.

To vary or change frequently, often in an irregular or unpredictable way.

To predict or estimate something that will happen in the future.

To create or form something through effort or through heating and shaping, especially metal.

Happening by chance or accident.

Brave, heroic, or exceptionally polite and attentive.

To collect or gather, especially information or approval.

Extremely obvious or conspicuous.

To praise or honor highly.

Fond of company; sociable.

Easily deceived or tricked.

To move or act quickly.

Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

To pay attention to or take notice of.

To spend a long period of time in a dormant or inactive state, especially during the winter.

To accumulate and hide or store away.

Of the same kind; alike.

Modest or low estimate of one’s importance.

Based on an assumption or theory.

Lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning.

To light up or clarify.

Well-known, respected, and admired for achievements.

Perfectly clean or free from flaws.

About to happen; impending.

To make information known or to give something.

Not biased or prejudiced; treating all sides equally.

To hinder or obstruct the progress of.

Impossible to perceive or detect; so slight that it cannot be noticed.

Not affected or influenced by something.

Acting or done quickly without thought or care.

To put a plan or decision into action; to carry out.

To beg earnestly or desperately.

Not sensible or realistic; not suited to the situation or purpose.

To create or perform something without preparation or planning, often with available materials.

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

Not sufficient or suitable for the intended purpose; lacking in quality or quantity.

Occurring by chance or without intention; unintentional.

Continuing without pause or interruption.

To encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

Not leading to a clear or definite conclusion; ambiguous.

Impossible to read, interpret, or understand due to lack of clarity or complexity.

Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Unable to be explained or understood; baffling.

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; flawless.

Harmless or not likely to offend or cause injury.

Introducing or using new methods, ideas, or products; original and creative.

Able to be exchanged or replaced with another item without significant difference.

To say something abruptly, especially during a conversation.

Fearless, adventurous.

Very detailed or complex; complicated in design or structure.

To make something invalid or void; to render something without legal or logical value.

Tending to intrude on or interfere with something, often in an unwelcome or harmful way.

Having the ability to create new things or ideas; creative and original.

Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

Feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph.

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

To start a fire or ignite excitement or interest.

Complicated and highly intricate.

Using very few words.

To express grief or sorrow.

Existing but not yet developed or visible; hidden or dormant.

To praise highly, especially in public.

Deserving praise or commendation.

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

Conforming to the law or rules; valid or justifiable.

Permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

Sluggish and apathetic.

Restricted to a specific area or part.

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

Intended to harm or hurt.

To control or influence (someone or something) cleverly or unscrupulously.

A deep, persistent sadness or sorrow.

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

To imitate or copy something or someone, often to entertain or mock.

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

To make something less extreme or intense; average in amount or degree.

Unassuming or humble in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.

Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

Extremely confusing or difficult to understand; baffling.

In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy, unclear or vague.

So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.

New and different from anything seen or experienced before; original.

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

Showing subtle distinctions or variations in meaning, expression, or feeling.

To confuse, bewilder, or make unclear.

Not well-known or understood; unclear; to make something unclear.

Quick to notice or perceive things; paying careful attention to details.

No longer produced or used; out of date.

Done or said without preparation or thought; casual.

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

In operation or use; a person actively involved in an activity or operation.

Wealthy, luxurious, or lavish.

To begin or come into existence; to create or start something.

Serving as decoration rather than for a practical purpose.

To move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.

Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

Able to be touched or felt; tangible; clear to the mind or senses.

The presence of something in small amounts or numbers; scarcity.

Related to or located on the edge of something; secondary or less important.

To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or opposition.

Continuing firmly or steadily in a course of action despite difficulties or opposition.

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Divided sharply into opposing groups or views.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.

Showing unusually early development, especially mental or intellectual.

Seeking to exploit or harm others, often for personal gain; related to predators.

To decide or determine in advance, especially by fate or a higher power.

To recommend or authorize the use of something, especially a treatment or remedy.

To prove more powerful or superior; to win or succeed after a struggle.

To announce officially or publicly.

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wasteful.

Producing a large amount of something.

To breed or spread something, especially ideas or knowledge.

A person who advocates or supports a cause or idea.

Lacking poetic beauty; dull or ordinary.

To forbid, especially by law; to condemn or outlaw.

To put an end to something, usually by force.

Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

To withdraw or retract a statement or belief, especially formally.

To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one; to give and receive in return.

Little known; obscure, difficult to understand.

To prove something to be false or incorrect by providing evidence or argument.

To make something or someone look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand; important.

To voluntarily give up or let go of something.

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

To formally give up or reject a belief, cause, or claim.

An unintended consequence or effect, often negative.

Capable of being reproduced or repeated.

To reject, deny, or disown something, especially a belief or opinion.

To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement.

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and adaptable.

Unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or active due to anxiety or agitation.

Controlled, limited, or held back; not excessive or extreme in expression.

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.

To feel deep respect or admiration for something or someone.

Strict and demanding, requiring a high level of effort and precision.

Involving or limited to basic principles; simple or primitive.

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Most noticeable or important; prominent.

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details, often because of a strong moral code.

To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

To isolate or hide away (someone or something).

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Having or showing sharp judgment and common sense.

To imitate the appearance or character of something, typically for training or research purposes.

Having many curves and turns; winding.

Doubtful or inclined to question accepted beliefs or statements.

Tending to induce sleep or drowsiness.

To form a theory or conjecture without sufficient evidence; to guess.

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Showing no activity or change; dull and inactive.

To encourage or provoke a response or activity; to make something more active or intense.

To bring under domination or control, often by force.

Of considerable importance, size, or worth; significant.

Delicate or precise, difficult to perceive or understand; understated.

Briefly and clearly expressed; concise.

To yield or give in to something, such as a temptation or pressure; to die from an illness or injury.

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; lacking depth or substance.

To add something extra to complete or enhance something else.

To suppose or guess something without sufficient evidence; to make an assumption.

To exceed or go beyond something in quality, achievement, or degree.

Having the qualities of a dream or fantasy; strange or unreal in a way that is disorienting.

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

To cause things to happen or operate at the same time or rate.

Relating to or involving the sense of touch.

Perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt.

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome and repetitive.

Excessive confidence or boldness, often causing rash actions.

Holding firm to a belief, goal, or course of action; persistent.

Very weak or slight; lacking substance or strength.

Concise and to the point, often to the point of rudeness.

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to obstruct.

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

To rise above or go beyond the limits of something, often in a spiritual or abstract way.

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

Lacking originality or freshness; overused and uninteresting.

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Fully in agreement, especially by all members of a group.

Strange or mysterious, often in a way that causes unease.

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely so.

To weaken or damage something gradually or covertly.

To emphasize or highlight something, usually to draw attention to its importance.

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous.

Not conspicuous or attracting attention; not noticeable.

Characterized by loud noise or laughter; very funny.

To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.

Not clear in meaning or expression; indefinite.

To confirm or verify as being true, accurate, or acceptable.

To change or differ in some way; to alter or modify.

Showing strong feeling or passion; forceful or intense.

The appearance or quality of being real or true; the resemblance to reality.

To annoy or worry someone; to cause distress.

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to justify or prove something right.

Having high moral standards; righteous.

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; highly unstable.

To voluntarily give up or relinquish a right or claim.

Justified or deserved; reasonable.

Difficult to control or predict, especially due to unusual or unpredictable behavior.

Attractive or appealing in a charming or pleasing way.

Longing or yearning for something that may never be attained; melancholic.

Showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

The highest point or peak; the culmination.