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1	The definition of benevolent is: Loving others and actively desiring their well-being.
2	The definition of boisterous is: Displaying unchecked merriment or rowdiness.
3	The definition of impute is: To attribute, as with qualities or characteristics.
4	The definition of orator is: One who delivers an elaborate or formal speech.
5	The definition of surreptitious is: Done in stealth or secret.
6	The definition of brusque is: Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech.
7	The definition of discredit is: To injure the reputation of.
8	The definition of emulate is: To imitate with intent to equal or surpass.
9	The definition of hypothesis is: A proposed explanation for a phenomena or process that may be supported or refuted by testing.
10	The definition of mundane is: Worldly, as opposed to spiritual or celestial.
11	The definition of collaborate is: To labor or cooperate with others, especially in literary or scientific pursuits.
12	The definition of venerable is: Meriting or commanding high esteem.
13	The definition of prosaic is: Commonplace, plain, or unimaginative.
14	The definition of opulent is: Having or displaying great wealth.
15	The definition of arid is: Very dry or sterile.
16	The definition of adversity is: Misfortune or hardship.
17	The definition of capacious is: Roomy.
18	The definition of superfluous is: Excessive and unneeded.
19	The definition of inconsequential is: Having little importance or value.
20	The definition of pretentious is: Marked by pretense, conceit, or false display.
21	The definition of abstain is: To keep oneself back from doing or taking part in something.
22	The definition of superficial is: Only visible or present at the surface; shallow.
23	The definition of deleterious is: Morally or physically hurtful.
24	The definition of fortitude is: Courage and strength in facing difficulties.
25	The definition of florid is: Flushed, red, or flowery.
26	The definition of aberration is: A deviation from what is common, customary, or prescribed.
27	The definition of inevitable is: Unavoidable.
28	The definition of spurious is: Not genuine.
29	The definition of frugal is: Economical.
30	The definition of subtle is: Not easily perceived or understood, as from intricacies or delicate details.
31	The definition of capitulate is: To surrender, especially under agreed conditions.
32	The definition of forbearance is: The act of refraining from doing something through patience or self-control.
33	The definition of intrepid is: Fearless and bold.
34	The definition of evanescent is: Fleeting; vanishing swiftly.
35	The definition of vindicate is: To clear someone or something of doubt or dishonor.
36	The definition of longevity is: Unusually prolonged life.
37	The definition of abdicate is: To officially give up power, authority, or responsibility.
38	The definition of querulous is: Habitually complaining.
39	The definition of divergent is: Differing or departing from something, as from convention.
40	The definition of exemplary is: Fit to serve as an example; worthy of imitation.
41	The definition of transient is: Temporary or not long-lasting.
42	The definition of impetuous is: Impulsive.
43	The definition of procrastinate is: To put off until a future time.
44	The definition of demagogue is: A leader who gains power by appealing to peoples' prejudices or emotions.
45	The definition of tenacious is: Stubborn or unyielding.
46	The definition of jubilation is: Triumphant celebration and exultation.
47	The definition of amicable is: Having or showing a friendly spirit.
48	The definition of precocious is: Having prematurely developed mental faculties.
49	The definition of spontaneous is: Sudden, unexpected, and unplanned.
50	The definition of inimical is: Adverse, harmful, or damaging.
51	The definition of aggrandize is: To make greater, larger, or more powerful.
52	The definition of antagonism is: Hostility or aggression between conflicting parties.
53	The definition of obsequious is: Showing a servile readiness to fall in with the wishes or will of another.
54	The definition of aspire is: To desire the attainment of some high goal or desire.
55	The definition of luminous is: Emitting light, figuratively or literally.
56	The definition of cosmopolitan is: Free from local or national biases; at home anywhere in the world.
57	The definition of surmise is: To conjecture; to make an educated guess.
58	The definition of annex is: To add to, append, or attach something to a larger and more important thing, as to a building or government.
59	The definition of ambiguous is: Without a definitive meaning or interpretation; of a questionable nature.
60	The definition of impeccable is: Without flaws or negative aspects.
61	The definition of ingenious is: Evincing skill, originality, or cleverness, as in contrivance or arrangement.
62	The definition of agile is: Having the ability to act in a quick, lively way, either mentally or physically.
63	The definition of exasperate is: To cause irritation, frustration, or annoyance.
64	The definition of inane is: Lacking meaning or significance; silly.
65	The definition of renunciation is: An explicit denial of something, as of a person, title, or idea.
66	The definition of congenial is: Pleasing, suitable, or well-adapted.
67	The definition of presage is: To foretell.
68	The definition of placid is: Peaceful or serene.
69	The definition of primeval is: Belonging to the first ages, particularly of the earth.
70	The definition of insidious is: Working ill by slow and stealthy means.
71	The definition of clandestine is: Characterized by stealth or secrecy.
72	The definition of defer is: To delay or put off to some other time.
73	The definition of anthology is: A collection of extracts from the writings of various authors.
74	The definition of inarticulate is: Unable to communicate effectively.
75	The definition of convivial is: Friendly, agreeable, or festive, often shown by a fondness for eating, drinking, and celebrating.
76	The definition of platitude is: A statement that is flat, dull, or commonplace.
77	The definition of sanguine is: Courageous or confident, supposedly shown by a ruddy complexion.
78	The definition of promulgate is: To publicly proclaim or declare something, as a decree or law.
79	The definition of conciliatory is: Tending to reconcile.
80	The definition of mendacious is: Displaying or tending to display dishonesty or falsity.
81	The definition of panacea is: A supposed remedy for all ills or diseases.
82	The definition of disparage is: To regard or speak of slightingly.
83	The definition of equanimity is: Evenness of mind or temper.
84	The definition of sensual is: Pertaining to the body or the physical senses.
85	The definition of satiate is: To fully satisfy an appetite or desire.
86	The definition of consecrate is: To set apart as sacred.
87	The definition of amenable is: Willing to change or to submit to an outside influence.
88	The definition of relegate is: To send off or consign, as to an obscure position or remote destination.
89	The definition of laudatory is: Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise.
90	The definition of onerous is: Burdensome or oppressive.
91	The definition of approbation is: Expressing sanction, approval, or commendation.
92	The definition of modulate is: To vary in tone, inflection, pitch, or other quality.
93	The definition of nondescript is: Lacking defining, interesting, or describable features.
94	The definition of grandiose is: Having an imposing or overblown style or effect.
95	The definition of meager is: Inadequate or lacking.
96	The definition of evince is: To make manifest or evident.
97	The definition of astute is: Keen in discernment.
98	The definition of licentious is: Unrestrained by morality or legality.
99	The definition of malediction is: The calling down of curses.
100	The definition of furtive is: Stealthy or sly, like the actions of a thief.
101	The definition of eschew is: To avoid or keep clear of.
102	The definition of ominous is: Menacing, threatening, or worrying, as if foretold by bad omens.
103	The definition of umbrage is: A sense of injury.
104	The definition of irascible is: Prone to anger.
105	The definition of vociferous is: Making a loud outcry.
106	The definition of ascetic is: Given to severe self-denial and practicing extreme abstinence, often as a form of religious devotion.
107	The definition of ascribe is: To assign as a quality or attribute.
108	The definition of adroit is: Having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers.
109	The definition of iconoclast is: One who attempts to destroy or correct wrongs in an established institution or tradition.
110	The definition of scrupulous is: Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong.
111	The definition of repulse is: The act of beating or driving back, as an attacking or advancing enemy.
112	The definition of trepidation is: Nervous uncertainty of feeling.
113	The definition of reservoir is: A receptacle where a quantity of some material, especially of a liquid or gas, may be kept.
114	The definition of abscond is: To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest.
115	The definition of exigent is: Urgent.
116	The definition of fatuous is: Foolish or inane.
117	The definition of antediluvian is: Of or pertaining to the times, things, events before the great flood in the Old Testament; ancient or outdated.
118	The definition of contravene is: To prevent or obstruct the operation of.
119	The definition of nocturnal is: Of or pertaining to the night.
120	The definition of ubiquitous is: Being present everywhere.
121	The definition of insolent is: Boldly disrespectful and insulting.
122	The definition of plausible is: Seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt.
123	The definition of analogous is: Corresponding to some other in such a way as to allow comparison, as in form, proportion, relation.
124	The definition of adamant is: Utterly unyielding.
125	The definition of pernicious is: Tending to kill or hurt.
126	The definition of anonymous is: Without known name or ownership.
127	The definition of somnolent is: Exhibiting or causing sleepiness.
128	The definition of abject is: Brought to a low condition, as by poverty or misery.
129	The definition of didactic is: Pertaining to teaching.
130	The definition of salutation is: Any form of greeting, hailing, or welcome, whether by word or act.
131	The definition of torrid is: Excessively hot.
132	The definition of nominal is: In name only; trivial.
133	The definition of sedentary is: Characterized by much sitting or a lack of physical exercise.
134	The definition of adverse is: Opposing or opposed to.
135	The definition of constituent is: Serving as part of a larger whole.
136	The definition of devious is: Out of the common or regular course, often with the connotation of shiftiness or scheming.
137	The definition of neophyte is: Having the character of a beginner or novice.
138	The definition of propitious is: Indicative of success or accompanied by good omens.
139	The definition of acrimony is: Sharpness or bitterness of speech or temper.
140	The definition of innovate is: To introduce or strive to introduce new concepts or ideas.
141	The definition of renovate is: To restore after deterioration, as a building.
142	The definition of infusion is: The act of imbuing, adding to, or pouring in.
143	The definition of partisan is: Characterized by or exhibiting excessive devotion to a particular party or group.
144	The definition of obsolete is: No longer practiced or accepted.
145	The definition of prescient is: Exhibiting knowledge of events before they happen.
146	The definition of aloof is: Not in sympathy with or desiring to associate with others.
147	The definition of noxious is: Harmful to health or well-being.
148	The definition of solvent is: Having the capacity to dissolve or remove, as of debts.
149	The definition of novice is: A beginner in any business or occupation.
150	The definition of dissonance is: Disagreement, discord, or the quality of being unresolved.
151	The definition of dubious is: Doubtful.
152	The definition of arboreal is: Of, pertaining to, or dwelling in trees.
153	The definition of hiatus is: A break or vacancy in a series or sequence.
154	The definition of clemency is: Mercy, lenience of judgment, or forgiveness.
155	The definition of reprobate is: One abandoned to depravity and sin.
156	The definition of vacuous is: Empty of substance, either physically or intellectually.
157	The definition of zephyr is: Any soft, gentle wind.
158	The definition of avarice is: Passion for getting and keeping riches.
159	The definition of ebullient is: Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.
160	The definition of extricate is: To disentangle from.
161	The definition of judicious is: Exhibiting prudence, wisdom, or discernment.
162	The definition of convene is: To assemble or gather together.
163	The definition of disseminate is: To disperse, spread, or scatter abroad.
164	The definition of impervious is: Unable to be penetrated, entered, or damaged.
165	The definition of dogmatic is: Asserting one's opinions or beliefs with an air of authority or arrogance.
166	The definition of resplendent is: Shining brightly; glorious.
167	The definition of burnish is: To polish or shine.
168	The definition of allege is: To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court.
169	The definition of conflagration is: A great fire, as of many buildings, a forest, or the like.
170	The definition of culpable is: Deserving of blame.
171	The definition of circumlocution is: Indirect or roundabout expression.
172	The definition of aversion is: A mental condition of fixed opposition to or dislike of some particular thing.
173	The definition of pariah is: A social outcast; a member of a degraded class.
174	The definition of heinous is: Totally reprehensible or hateful.
175	The definition of affable is: Friendly and easy to approach.
176	The definition of edict is: An official proclamation, statement, or order.
177	The definition of vapid is: Dull, lifeless, or lacking in flavor.
178	The definition of latent is: Present but not clearly visible; dormant.
179	The definition of rectitude is: The quality of being upright in principles and conduct.
180	The definition of whimsical is: Displaying fanciful, capricious ideas.
181	The definition of winsome is: Attractively naive, innocent, or charming.
182	The definition of aggregate is: The entire sum, mass, or quantity of something.
183	The definition of assess is: To examine for quality, quantity, or condition.
184	The definition of equivocal is: Deliberately showing ambiguous intention or double meaning; avoiding a definitive answer.
185	The definition of ribald is: Indulging in or manifesting coarse indecency or obscenity.
186	The definition of deplore is: To regard with grief, regret, or intense disapproval.
187	The definition of anathema is: A person or thing that is intensely loathed.
188	The definition of obstreperous is: Boisterous, unruly, or resisting restraint.
189	The definition of temerity is: Bold recklessness.
190	The definition of pittance is: Any small portion or meager allowance.
191	The definition of augment is: To add to or make bigger.
192	The definition of counteract is: To act in opposition to.
193	The definition of restitution is: Restoration of anything to the one to whom it properly belongs.
194	The definition of entail is: To involve; necessitate.
195	The definition of appraise is: To estimate the worth or quality of something.
196	The definition of stingy is: Reluctant to spend money.
197	The definition of preclude is: To exclude or prevent.
198	The definition of gratuitous is: Done voluntarily; without reason or justification.
199	The definition of disavow is: To reject connection to or responsibility for.
200	The definition of quandary is: A puzzling predicament.
201	The definition of perusal is: The act of reading carefully or thoughtfully.
202	The definition of consensus is: The collective, unanimous opinion of a number of persons.
203	The definition of vestige is: A visible trace, mark, or impression, of something absent, lost, or gone.
204	The definition of raucous is: Rowdy, disorderly, or harsh.
205	The definition of expiate is: To make satisfaction or amends for.
206	The definition of impregnable is: Incapable of being conquered; unassailable.
207	The definition of embellish is: To make beautiful or elegant by adding attractive or ornamental features.
208	The definition of inquisitor is: One who makes an investigation.
209	The definition of staid is: Of a steady and sober character.
210	The definition of iniquity is: Great injustice or wickedness.
211	The definition of consonant is: Being in agreement or harmony with.
212	The definition of iridescent is: Exhibiting an interplay of the colors of the rainbow.
213	The definition of abase is: To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade.
214	The definition of relish is: To greatly enjoy or savor something, as the taste or feeling.
215	The definition of mitigate is: To make milder or more endurable.
216	The definition of respite is: An interval of rest or relief.
217	The definition of eminent is: High in station, merit, or esteem.
218	The definition of exonerate is: To relieve or vindicate from accusation, imputation, or blame.
219	The definition of excursion is: A journey, usually brief.
220	The definition of paramount is: Supreme in importance or authority.
221	The definition of calumny is: A false, malicious statement intended to harm a person's reputation.
222	The definition of arrogate is: To take, demand, or claim, especially presumptuously or without reasons or grounds.
223	The definition of cognizant is: Knowledgeable about or taking notice of.
224	The definition of indigenous is: Native to, found in, or characteristic of a specific region.
225	The definition of coerce is: To force with intimidation or threat.
226	The definition of reprieve is: A delay or respite from some punishment or difficulty.
227	The definition of deride is: To ridicule or mock.
228	The definition of carouse is: To partake in boisterous, drunken revelry or celebration.
229	The definition of retract is: To recall or take something back, as something one has said.
230	The definition of paragon is: A model of excellence.
231	The definition of encumber is: To impede with obstacles, difficulties, or restrictions.
232	The definition of injunction is: An official or governmental order; a mandate.
233	The definition of arbiter is: A person chosen to settle a dispute.
234	The definition of sycophant is: A servile flatterer, especially of those in authority or influence.
235	The definition of tantamount is: Having equal or equivalent value, effect, or import.
236	The definition of diffident is: Lacking confidence in oneself; shy.
237	The definition of caucus is: A private meeting of members of a political party or special interest group.
238	The definition of placate is: To calm or bring peace to, as by concilliatory gestures.
239	The definition of advocate is: To plead the cause of another, as in a court of law.
240	The definition of incessant is: Unceasing.
241	The definition of ardor is: Intensity of passion or affection.
242	The definition of sanctimonious is: Making an ostentatious display or hypocritical pretense of holiness or piety.
243	The definition of munificence is: A giving characterized by generous motives and extraordinary liberality.
244	The definition of pillage is: To openly steal others' money and belongings, as in war.
245	The definition of discursive is: Passing from one subject to another without focus or direction.
246	The definition of stolid is: Displaying little emotion; impassive.
247	The definition of cupidity is: Eagerness to possess something.
248	The definition of connive is: To plot secretly.
249	The definition of fastidious is: Hard to please.
250	The definition of nuance is: A slight degree of difference in anything perceptible to the senses.
251	The definition of consumption is: The eating, taking in, or using up of something.
252	The definition of perspicacity is: Acuteness or discernment.
253	The definition of metamorphosis is: A passing from one form or shape into another.
254	The definition of surfeit is: An excess or overindulgence in something, as eating or drinking.
255	The definition of encore is: The call for a repetition, as of some part of a play or performance.
256	The definition of fervent is: Ardent in feeling.
257	The definition of inept is: Incompetent or unskilled.
258	The definition of vacillate is: To waver or fluctuate, as in thought or action.
259	The definition of frivolous is: Trivial.
260	The definition of fickle is: Unduly changeable in feeling, judgment, or purpose.
261	The definition of egregious is: Extremely negative or offensive.
262	The definition of consummate is: To bring to completion or perfection.
263	The definition of cogent is: Believable or convincing by way of appealing strongly to reason.
264	The definition of insinuate is: To imply through subtle hints.
265	The definition of amorphous is: Without determinate shape.
266	The definition of gourmand is: A person with great appreciation for food.
267	The definition of irreverence is: The expression of a deficiency of veneration or respect, especially for sacred things.
268	The definition of turgid is: Swollen, inflated, or overblown; pompous.
269	The definition of docile is: Easy to control, manage, or direct.
270	The definition of acclaim is: To shout loud approval for.
271	The definition of petulance is: The display of impatient irritability.
272	The definition of nurture is: To foster or promote growth.
273	The definition of mollify is: To soothe or appease.
274	The definition of circumspect is: Showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration.
275	The definition of vicissitude is: A change or variation, as in the course of events.
276	The definition of transmute is: To change in nature, substance, or form.
277	The definition of morose is: Gloomy in disposition or mood.
278	The definition of poignant is: Eliciting a strong emotional response.
279	The definition of imperative is: Required; unavoidable.
280	The definition of assuage is: To decrease in severity, as in hunger or pain.
281	The definition of elucidate is: To clarify or explain.
282	The definition of apprehend is: To take into custody or imprison, as by legal authority.
283	The definition of recapitulate is: To restate the principle points of something.
284	The definition of veneer is: An ornate or decorative outer layer, as in woodworking.
285	The definition of maxim is: A saying that is an accepted principle, acted on as a rule or guide.
286	The definition of enervate is: To deprive of strength or effectiveness.
287	The definition of wane is: To diminish in brilliance, intensity, or power.
288	The definition of candor is: The quality of openness and honesty.
289	The definition of banal is: Unoriginal; commonplace.
290	The definition of inchoate is: Not yet completed or fully developed.
291	The definition of vigilant is: Being on the alert to discover and ward off danger or insure safety.
292	The definition of nefarious is: Wicked in the extreme.
293	The definition of lurid is: Ghastly, shocking, or sensational.
294	The definition of virtuoso is: A master in the technique of some particular fine art.
295	The definition of dissemble is: To lie, mislead, or attempt to hide the truth.
296	The definition of antiseptic is: Free from or preventing the growth of microorganisms.
297	The definition of beseech is: To implore.
298	The definition of colloquial is: Pertaining to or peculiar to common speech, as distinguished from academic or official language.
299	The definition of admonish is: To impart warnings or caution.
300	The definition of consign is: To officially deliver to or entrust with, as a duty or responsibility.
301	The definition of probity is: Virtue or integrity.
302	The definition of verbose is: Wordy.
303	The definition of innuendo is: The use of double meaning to suggest something, often inappropriate or offensive.
304	The definition of abjure is: To officially recant, renounce, repudiate.
305	The definition of oration is: An elaborate or formal public speech.
306	The definition of languid is: Listlessly relaxed, as from a lack of energy or vitality.
307	The definition of litigant is: A participant in a lawsuit.
308	The definition of benign is: Kind and gentle; harmless.
309	The definition of malevolent is: Wishing evil upon or causing evil to others.
310	The definition of dissipate is: To disperse in all directions; to use wastefully.
311	The definition of amalgamate is: To mix or blend together into a single substance.
312	The definition of implicit is: Implied; understood without having to be stated.
313	The definition of subjugate is: To conquer, master, or bring under control.
314	The definition of taciturn is: Disinclined to conversation.
315	The definition of timorous is: Full of or subject to fear.
316	The definition of veracity is: Truthfulness.
317	The definition of insular is: Separated from other influences or materials; isolated.
318	The definition of rescind is: To retract, revoke, or make void.
319	The definition of embezzle is: To steal or misappropriate something held in trust or belonging to someone else.
320	The definition of tacit is: Understood without being spoken.
321	The definition of pinnacle is: A high point or peak, as the top of a mountain.
322	The definition of effervescent is: Bubbling or sparkling; lively.
323	The definition of parody is: A mocking imitation.
324	The definition of odious is: Inspiring hatred or disgust.
325	The definition of vicarious is: Felt secondhand through the experiences and feelings of another.
326	The definition of ameliorate is: To relieve, as from pain or hardship.
327	The definition of insipid is: Lacking distinctive or interesting qualities.
328	The definition of revoke is: To take back or officially rescind.
329	The definition of punctilious is: Strictly observant of the rules or forms prescribed by law or custom.
330	The definition of enfranchise is: To endow with a privilege, especially with citizenship or the right to vote.
331	The definition of heterogeneous is: Consisting of dissimilar elements or ingredients of different kinds.
332	The definition of cacophony is: A disagreeable, harsh, or discordant sound or combination of sounds or tones.
333	The definition of comprehensive is: Having a large scope; including much content or material.
334	The definition of decorous is: Suitable and proper for the occasion or circumstances.
335	The definition of dearth is: Scarcity, famine, or inadequate supply.
336	The definition of efficacious is: Effective; having the desired effect.
337	The definition of lucid is: Mentally clear and rational.
338	The definition of aerial is: Of, related to, or inhabiting the air.
339	The definition of compress is: To press together or into smaller space.
340	The definition of austere is: Severely simple; unadorned.
341	The definition of precipice is: A high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff.
342	The definition of propriety is: Accordance with recognized usage, custom, or principles.
343	The definition of myriad is: A vast, indefinite number.
344	The definition of compensate is: To repay, as for services rendered or hardships endured.
345	The definition of alacrity is: Cheerful willingness.
346	The definition of sinuous is: Having or characterized by gracefully curving or bent lines.
347	The definition of chastise is: To punish, discipline, or criticize harshly.
348	The definition of quixotic is: Chivalrous or romantic to a ridiculous or extravagant degree.
349	The definition of audible is: Loud enough to be heard.
350	The definition of accost is: To confront aggressively.
351	The definition of dissuade is: To change or attempt to change someone's mind about something.
352	The definition of inexorable is: Unalterable or unrelenting.
353	The definition of dissent is: Open disagreement or rebellion.
354	The definition of ineffable is: Unable to be spoken or described in words.
355	The definition of denounce is: To openly declare disapproval or rejection; to publicly condemn.
356	The definition of accessible is: Easy to approach, reach, or communicate with.
357	The definition of destitute is: Poverty-stricken.
358	The definition of erudite is: Having great knowledge or education.
359	The definition of invective is: Harsh, abusive, or accusatory statements.
360	The definition of contrite is: Showing great remorse and repentance.
361	The definition of facile is: Accomplished with ease.
362	The definition of abridge is: To remove excessive or unneeded details while retaining the original meaning, as of a written work.
363	The definition of implicate is: To show to be involved in or concerned with, as in a crime.
364	The definition of indomitable is: Unconquerable.
365	The definition of execrable is: Detested; abominable.
366	The definition of despondent is: Hopeless, dejected, or disheartened.
367	The definition of scurrilous is: Grossly indecent or vulgar.
368	The definition of maudlin is: Foolishly and tearfully affectionate.
369	The definition of diaphanous is: Light, sheer, or nearly transparent.
370	The definition of officious is: Offering one's services where they are not requested or not needed.
371	The definition of venerate is: To cherish reverentially.
372	The definition of trenchant is: Sharp or cutting in effect or disposition.
373	The definition of ruminate is: To chew on cud, either literally or in the sense of musing on something.
374	The definition of extol is: To praise in the highest terms.
375	The definition of appropriate is: Suitable for the purpose and circumstances.
376	The definition of extant is: Still in existence.
377	The definition of refract is: To bend or turn from a direct course, as light or sound can be.
378	The definition of enamor is: To inspire with ardent love.
379	The definition of garrulous is: Given to excessive talking, especially about trivial matters.
380	The definition of ornate is: Elaborately decorated.
381	The definition of allay is: To calm, lessen, or alleviate some negative feeling, like fear or suspicion.
382	The definition of ignominious is: Worthy of shame; discreditable.
383	The definition of remiss is: Negligent or careless in performing one's duty.
384	The definition of debase is: To lower in character or virtue.
385	The definition of colossus is: Anything of strikingly enormous size, particularly statues or sculptures.
386	The definition of resilient is: Having the quality of springing back to a former position.
387	The definition of replete is: Full to the utmost.
388	The definition of appease is: To soothe or allay some negative feeling, like anger or indignation.
389	The definition of elicit is: To bring forth or invoke, as some particular response or action.
390	The definition of contemporaneous is: Living, occurring, or existing at the same time.
391	The definition of alleviate is: To make less burdensome or less hard to bear.
392	The definition of imperious is: Insisting on obedience; overbearing.
393	The definition of compliment is: To express praise or appreciation for.
394	The definition of pugnacious is: Inclined to fighting or quarrelling.
395	The definition of antecedent is: One that precedes, as in time, place, rank, order, or causality.
396	The definition of dilatory is: Tending to cause delay.
397	The definition of reprehensible is: Worthy of blame or dishonor.
398	The definition of efface is: To erase, expunge, or obliterate.
399	The definition of arbitrary is: Decided upon by an unrestricted, unbiased, or uninvolved individual.
400	The definition of fathom is: A nautical measurement of depth equivalent to 6 feet or about 1.8 meters; used as a verb, it refers to understanding something as if by measuring its depths.
401	The definition of tremulous is: Characterized by quivering or unsteadiness.
402	The definition of amorous is: Having a propensity for falling in love; of or pertaining to love.
403	The definition of prowess is: Strength, skill, and intrepidity, especially in battle.
404	The definition of adumbrate is: To represent in a sketch or outline; to foreshadow something, as an event or occurrence.
405	The definition of portent is: Something that prefigures or predicts events that are to come, as an omen.
406	The definition of upbraid is: To reproach harshly.
407	The definition of collusion is: A secret agreement for a wrongful purpose.
408	The definition of soluble is: Capable of being dissolved, as in a fluid.
409	The definition of corroborate is: To strengthen or confirm, as in proof or conviction.
410	The definition of rancor is: Bitterness and malice.
411	The definition of infamy is: Negative reputation arising from shameful or criminal acts.
412	The definition of tortuous is: Abounding in irregular bends or turns.
413	The definition of complement is: To complete or make perfect by addition to.
414	The definition of acquiescence is: Nonverbal or passive consent.
415	The definition of truculent is: Harsh, savage, or brutal; hostile.
416	The definition of deter is: To discourage, restrain, or frighten away from something.
417	The definition of obdurate is: Unyielding, as to sympathy, pity, or persuasion.
418	The definition of affront is: An open insult or indignity.
419	The definition of concord is: Harmony or agreement.
420	The definition of deprecate is: To express disapproval; to belittle.
421	The definition of magnanimous is: Generous in treatment, judgment, or forgiveness of others.
422	The definition of stagnate is: To cease to run or flow, as a body of water; to become stale and foul.
423	The definition of distend is: To stretch out or expand in every direction.
424	The definition of profligate is: Abandoned to vice and immorality; utterly corrupted and dissolute.
425	The definition of deface is: To mar or disfigure the face or external surface of.
426	The definition of puerile is: Childish.
427	The definition of buttress is: Any support or prop, as in architecture.
428	The definition of ingenuous is: Candid, frank, or open in character; naive.
429	The definition of caustic is: Harsh or corrosive, as in criticism or sarcasm.
430	The definition of cadence is: Rhythmical or measured flow or movement, as in poetry or the time and pace of marching troops.
431	The definition of cajole is: To persuade by flattery or pleasing talk.
432	The definition of adhere is: To attach, stick to, or follow closely.
433	The definition of oscillate is: To swing back and forth rhythmically; to regularly alternate between conditions, as in opinion or quality.
434	The definition of engender is: To produce or give rise to.
435	The definition of ballad is: A narrative poem, often with sentimental or romantic subject, written, spoken, or sung.
436	The definition of effrontery is: Shameless impudence or audacity.
437	The definition of paradox is: A statement or concept that seems to contradict itself or commonly accepted ideas.
438	The definition of repudiate is: To reject, deny, or express disapproval for.
439	The definition of fidelity is: Reliability, loyalty, or faithfulness.
440	The definition of covert is: Concealed, hidden, or secret.
441	The definition of unctuous is: Affecting an excessively pious demeanor; smoothly and arrogantly self-satisfied; oily.
442	The definition of accede is: To agree, approve, or give consent.
443	The definition of impecunious is: Having little or no money.
444	The definition of inure is: To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure.
445	The definition of harangue is: A scolding, passionate, or vehement speech or verbal attack.
446	The definition of indolent is: Habitually inactive or idle.
447	The definition of medley is: A heterogeneous combination of elements, particularly a musical composition that arranges parts of multiple songs into a continuous whole.
448	The definition of curtail is: To cut off or cut short.
449	The definition of cursory is: Done rapidly, superficially, or perfunctorily, without noticing details.
450	The definition of mawkish is: Displaying or characterized by weak or sickening sentimentality.
451	The definition of insurgent is: One who takes part in forcible opposition to the constituted authorities of a place.
452	The definition of hypocrisy is: Pretending to have virtues, qualities, or moral strengths that one does not actually have.
453	The definition of chaos is: The condition of utter disorder or confusion.
454	The definition of sensuous is: Related to or focused on physical sensations.
455	The definition of phlegmatic is: Not easily roused to feeling or action.
456	The definition of captivate is: To fascinate, as by excellence or beauty.
457	The definition of pathos is: The quality of arousing emotion or sympathy.
458	The definition of elegy is: A mournful or melancholy poem, especially for the lamentation of the dead.
459	The definition of delineate is: To represent by sketch or diagram.
460	The definition of palette is: A thin tablet, with a hole for the thumb, upon which artists lay their colors for painting; the range of colors placed on such.
461	The definition of epitome is: A suitable example for a larger class or group of things.
462	The definition of assiduous is: Constantly diligent in fulfilling one's duties or obligations.
463	The definition of pervasive is: Thoroughly penetrating, permeating, or spread throughout.
464	The definition of succinct is: Concise; expressed in few words.
465	The definition of innocuous is: Harmless; inoffensive.
466	The definition of archaic is: Antiquated; no longer in common usage.
467	The definition of pertinacious is: Persistent or unyielding, as in beliefs or actions.
468	The definition of tractable is: Easily led or controlled.
469	The definition of elude is: To evade search or pursuit with skill or cleverness.
470	The definition of conduit is: A means for conducting something, particularly a tube, pipe, or passageway through which fluid passes.
471	The definition of eloquent is: Having the ability to express emotion or feeling in lofty and impassioned speech.
472	The definition of abstruse is: Dealing with matters that are difficult to understand.
473	The definition of pungent is: Powerfully or offensively affecting the senses, particularly taste or smell.
474	The definition of exacerbate is: To make worse, as in pain or illness.
475	The definition of confluence is: A flowing together, as of things, forces, or people; a place where two rivers meet.
476	The definition of excavate is: To remove, dig out, or create an empty space in something, as in dirt.
477	The definition of grievous is: Causing pain or grief.
478	The definition of fabricate is: To create artificially; to fake, forge, or falsify, as a rumor or document.
479	The definition of copious is: Existing in great or abundant quantity.
480	The definition of mandate is: An official or governmental command.
481	The definition of ecstatic is: Exhibiting or experiencing great happiness or euphoria.
482	The definition of fallacious is: False, deceptive, or illogical.
483	The definition of inviolable is: Incapable of being injured, disturbed, or violated.
484	The definition of salient is: Standing out prominently.
485	The definition of coagulate is: To thicken or congeal, like blood clotting.
486	The definition of abrogate is: To officially abolish or repeal.
487	The definition of inhibit is: To hold back or in; to prevent.
488	The definition of interlocutor is: One who takes part in a conversation; one who questions or interrogates.
489	The definition of absolution is: Forgiveness; a freeing from the guilt of a crime or sin.
490	The definition of interminable is: Having or seeming to have no limit or end.
491	The definition of travesty is: A grotesque imitation.
492	The definition of swarthy is: Having a dark hue, especially a dark or sunburned complexion.
493	The definition of trite is: Stale, unoriginal, and commonplace.
494	The definition of prudence is: Wisdom and caution in practical matters.
495	The definition of incendiary is: Causing or capable of causing fire, literally or figuratively; explosive.
496	The definition of orthodox is: Holding with commonly accepted ideas and beliefs.
497	The definition of punitive is: Pertaining to punishment.
498	The definition of dispel is: To drive away, clear up, or make vanish.
499	The definition of gregarious is: The quality of enjoying the company of others.
500	The definition of confidant is: One to whom secrets are entrusted.