synonyms mca t2013

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1. A Acupuncture= a medical treatment from China that involves putting specialneedles into particular parts of the body2. Aberration=deviation,anomaly,abnormality3. Abnegate=denial,rejection,renunciation4. Aboriginal=indigenous,original,native5. Absolution=forgiveness,pardon,release

6. Abstruse=obscure,perplexing,profound,puzzling7. Acclimate=get used to, accustomed,adapt8. Accolade=award,honour,laurel,tribute9. Accrue=accumulate,ensue,mount up, amass10. Acquiesce=agree,comply,consent,assent,give in11. Actuary=statistician,estimator,reckoner,figurer12. Acumen=insight,sharpness,shrewdness,penetration13. Adage=saying,proverb,maxim,axiom14. Adamantine=inexorable,intransigent,hard inflexible15. Addled=confused,stale,befuddles,muzzy,puzzled16. Admonition=caution,reprimand,rebuke,scolding17. Adonis=handsome,daemon,demigod18. Adroitness=skillfullness,nimbleness,dexterity,ability19. Aerobic- exercise=aerobics20. Aerodynamic=sleek,smooth,slick,gases flow21. Affect=influence,concern,impelling on,distress22. Affinity=resemblance,empathy,kinship,sympathy23. Afflatus=idea,thought ,yawn24. Akimbo=bent25. Alacrity=eagerness,enthusiasm,promptness26. Allay=dispel,alleviate,assuage,relieve27. Altruistic=humane,philanthropice,unselfish28. Amazon=virago,strong woman29. Ambulatory=mobile,wandering,moveable30. Ameliorate=restructure,remodel,updrade31. Amenities=facilities,services32. Amorphous=nebu;ous,shapeless,vague33. Ampere=unit34. Analogue=comparing,similar,parallel35. Anaphylactic=hypersensitive36. Aneurysm=cardiovascular diease37. Angina=suffocation pain,diease38. Anomaly=incongruity,variance,glitch39. Anomie=immorality,isolation40. Antagonist=contender,adversary,rival41. Antibody=anti life42. Apocryphal=fictional,legendary,dubious43. Apprehension=anxiety,uneasiness,hesitation44. Aquaplane=water board45. Aquifer=water

46. Arbiter=negotiator,judge,trendsetter47. Arboreal=48. Arcane=mysterious,secret,deep,hidden49. Archives=records,files,collection50. Argosy=big trading ship51. Aria=song,strain52. Armada=fleet,flotilla,navy53. Articulated=eloquent,clear,lucid54. Artifice=pretense,trick,lie,deceit


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55. Ascetic=abstinence,frugal,serve56. Asgard=gods,courtyard57. Askance=doubtfully,suspiciously,sideways58. Aspersion=calumny,defamation,slander,slur59. Assimilate=incorporate,take in,digest,absorb60. Assume=suppose,presume,think,guess

61. Atrophy=waste,wither,weaken,degenerate62. Attire=clothing,dress,outfit,garment63. Audacious=daring,bold,brave,impudent64. August=imposing,grand,majestic,noble65. Auspicious=favorable,promising,fortunate66. Avatar=embodiment,incarnation67 Avid=keen,enrthusiastic,passionate,eager68. Avoirdupois=weight scale,pound69. Bacchanal=debauch,orgy,riot70. Baedeker=itinerary,travel guide book71. Balk=recoil,start,draw back72. Bamboozle=deceive,trick,swindle73. Bantam=tiny,petite,very small,74. Barbaric=virulent,cruel75. Basilica=minster,church,cathedral76. Batik=cloth,fabric,dye,material77. Batter=beat,hit,thrash,assault78. Battery=series,set,run,string79. Bauble=trinket,trifle,decoration,ornamental80. Bayou=swamp,marsh,wetland,bog81. Beguile=entice,charm,captivate,mesmerize82. Behest=request,command,order,will83. Belated=late,delayed,postponed,deferred84. Benediction=blessing,approval,sanction85. Beneficence=benevolence,goodness86. Benign=kind,benevolent,gentle87. Bequeath=leave,give,besto,donate88. Berate=rebuke,criticize,scold,slate89. Berm=bank90. Beset=overwhelmed,inundete,plague91. Bifurcated=split,diverge,separate,divide92. Bistro=cafe,eating place,eatry93. Blandish=praise,flatter94. Blasphemous=profane,irreligious,improper95. Blathering=babbling,blithering,nonsense talk96. Blaze=fire,inferno,combustion,burn97. Bloom=blossom,flower,bud,flourish98. Bonk=hit hard,bang,bash99. Bonsai=dwarf tree ,small tree100. Botanicals=relating to plants,botany

101. Bouquet=bunch,spray,garlang,posy102. Bowdlerize=amend,censor,edit,expurgate103. Braille=system of writing ang painting104. Brambles=shurb,blackberry,raspberry105. Brassy=harsh,loud,metallic,vulgar106. Bravura=brilliant,magnificent,superlative107. Bray=utter loud,noise,harsh cry108. Brio=liveliness,style,dash109. Broach=mention,raise,bring up,approach


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110. Broadside=attack.tirade,onslaught,barrage111. Buckle=clasp,clip,fold112. Buoyant=floating,cheerful,optimistic,happy113. Burgeoning=growing,budding,promising114. Cachet=status,prestige,respect,class115. Caesarean=operation

116. Caliph=ruler117. Calisthenics=movements,exerciser,aerobixcs118. Camber=arc,bend,bow,culrvature119. Cameo=performance,character part120. Candelabra=candlestick121. Capital=asset,principle,great122. Capsule=pill,tablet,container,case123. Carapace=covering,case,exterior,shell124. Cardigan=knitted garment,sweater,jacket125. Career=vocation, job, calling,livelihood126. Caricature=cartoon,mispresentation,drawing127. Cartographer=making charts and maps128. Cast=shed,throw,shine,radiate,emit129. Catacomb=crypt,tomb,mausoleum130. Catalyst=means,channel,vehicle,medium131. Catharsis=abreaction,purging of emotions132. Caulk=water tight, air tight, filling,sealing133. Cause clbre=incident of cause,reason, debatable134. Cay=small low island135. Centennial=anniversary,centenary136. Cerberus=horrific dog137. Chassis=carcass, framework,skeleton138. Chastise=reprimand,tell off, discipline,rebuke139. Chiaroscuro=light and shade, light and dark140. Chicane=trick,deceive141. Chimerical=abdurd,delusive,imaginary,fantastic142. Chivalry=gallantry,politeness,loyalty,143. Chromosome=genetic material144. Churn=mix,agitate,shake,toss145. Chutzpah=boldness,bravery,impudence146. Clamorous=noisy, loud, riotous147. Claret=dark red, ruby, maroon148. Classic=typical,standard,usual, common149. Classical=traditional, orthodox,usual,typical150. Clement=mild,pleasant, temperate,gentle151. Close=shut,lock,secure,slam152. Cloud nine=ecstasy,joy,bliss153. Coast=shore,beach,seaside154. Cobble=mend,patch155. Coccyx=pelvic,bones

156. Coercive=forcing,pressurizing,compelling,driving157. Coif=hood shaped cap, skull caped158. Collage=patchwork,collection,hodgepodge159. Comatose=exhausted,spent,used up160. Comely=bonny,decent,decorous,attractive161. Commiserate=sympathize,pity,console162. Commute=alter,change,transform,convert,travel163. Compact=dense, solid, compressed164. Compatible=well-matched ,friendly


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165. Complacent=satisfied, smug,content166. Concerted=concentrated,rigorous,strenuous167. Condone=overlook,forgive,ignore,pardon168. Conciliatory=apeasing,peacmaking,pacifying169. Confiscatory=removing,seizing,impounding170. Confound=mystify,amaze ,puzzle,confuse

171. Congeal.=set,solidify,coagulate,thicken172. Congruent=matching,fitting,harmonious173. Contemporary=modren,current,up to date174. Contiguous=next,adjacent,adjoining,nearby175. Contradow=176. Contravention=breaking,flouting,breach,infringement177. Contrive=arrange,plan,manufacture,plot178. Contumely=abuse,insult,revilement179. Contusion=bruise,shiner,bump180. Copacetic=satisfactory,acceptable181. Coquetry=dalliance,flirtation182. Cordial=pleasen,genial,friendly,ameable183. Cordiality=affability,friendliness,geniality184. Corked=sealed ,blackened,tainted

185. Corollary=consequence,result,effect,outcome186. Corpuscle=mass,particale,globe187. Corroborating=conforming,supporting,assenting188. Cosset=protect,cherish,indulge,pamper189. Coterie=190. Covert=secret,concealed,hidden191. Coveted=192. Crass=insentive,stupid,inane193. Craven=spineless,weak,fearful,gutless,cowardly194. Crenelate=form saquare indentation,battlement195. Crescendo=increase,upsurge,swelling,climax196. Crescent=falcate,curved,hemisphere197. Criterion=principle,measure,standard198. Cue=signal,sign,indication,promt199. Cul-de-sac=dead end,blind allay200. Cut and run=cowardaly retreat201. Cuvee=vat ,wine202. Cygnet=young ,swan203. Cynical=moaking,skeptica,suspicious,distrustful204. Dacha=home, cottage205. Dale=vale,gorge,dell,basin206. Dam=barrier,block,wall,boom207. Dappled=spotted,speckled,mottled208. Dark horse=defeatist,good for nothing209. Dead-ender=no exit ,no opportunity210. Deadhead=sluggish,submurged log211. Debility=weakness,incapacity,hindrance,212. Debunk=expose,show up,deflate,discredit,213. Debut=unveiling,appearance,entrance,214. Decant=pour,transfer,empty,215. Decathlon=athletic contest,216. Decelerate=show down,brake,lessen speed,217. Decorum=good manners,modesty,correctness,218. Decry=criticize,condemn,belittle,


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219. Defenestration=throw out of a window,220. Deferential=respectful,reverent,admiring,221. Deferment=postponement,adjournment,suspension,222. Delegate=hand over, group,entrust,223. Delta=triangular alluvial deposit224. Demographics=study of human population

225. Demure=modest,sedate,shy,diffident,226. Denomination=value, quantity,227. Deracinate=pull up ,uproot,dig up,rip up,228. Desiccate=dry,scorch,burn,dehydrate,229. Deuce=devil,number two230. Devious=deceitful,tricky,wily,231. Dexter=right hand,irish cattle,232. Diaspora=dispersionof jews,233. Diffidence=shyness,hesitancy,timidity,234. Diffident=shy,hesitant,insecure,timid235. Diligence=assiduousnees,industry,thoroughness,236. Diligent=attentive,assiduous,industrious,237. Diocese=bishopric,sea,district,238. Diorama=picture scene239. Diptych=painting,altarpiece,tablet240. Discombobulate=disconcert,confused,241. Discourse=dialogue,discussion,talk,242. Discrepancy=inconsistency,difference,divergence,243. Discretion=judgment,prudence,caution,maturity,244. Disdain=scorn,cintempt,disregard,245. Disingenuous=insincere,untruthful,deceitful,246. Dissension=opposition,dissent,disagreement,discard247. Dissent=oppose,disagree,discard,248. Dissenter=opposing,disagreeing,249. Dissonance=difference,discord,disagreement250. Diva=female singer,prima donna,251. Divagate=ramble ,wander,digress,252. Divulge=reveal,tell,disclose,253. Docent=teacher,lecturer254. Dote=love,adore,255. Downy=silky,soft, velvety,fury,256. Droll=amusing,funny,comic,257. Dryad=fairy,nymph,elf,globen258. Dulcet=sweet,melodic,pleasant,259. Dunce=idiot,sluggish,260. Duplicitous=double dealing,trickery,261. Edda=collection of poems,women,262. Effect=result, consequence,outshot,263. Effervescent=fizzy,bubbly,lively,264. El dorado=wealthy city

265. Electrolytes=ionizing,ions266. Elicit=draw,abstract,obtain,267. Elucidate=clarify,explain,illuminate,reveal,268. Elusive=subtle,indefinable,vaguer,mystrious,269. Embed=implant,set in ,insert, push in,270. Embedded=entrenched,fixed,rooted,271. Emblazon=portray,display,splash,272. Emblematic=symbolic,representative,illustrative273. Emboss=stampe,imprint,adorn,decorate,


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274. Emit=produce,release,discharge,275. Empathy=understanding,sympathy,compassion,276. Emulate=imitate,follow,copy,277. Encomium=praise,pean,278. Encumber=burden ,hinder,hamper,impede279. Encyclical=wide circulated letter

280. Enhance=improve,augment,increase,boost,281. Ennui=boredom,world weariness,tedium,282. Epicenter=focus of earthquake,283. Equipoise=equality,counter balance,poise284. Equivocate=evasive, fudge,prevaricate,285. Ergometer=instrument,286. Eschew=avoid,shun,disdain,abstain,287. Espalier=tree,shrub,288. Ethic=principle,conduct,moral,289. Etude=music technique,290. Euphonious=pleasant sound, melodious,291. Evanescent=fleeting,passing,brief,temporary,292. Evasive=elusive,slippery,cagey,293. Evocative=reminiscent,suggestive,redolent,294. Excavate=dig,exhume,hollow out,295. Execrable=very bad,terrible,appalling,disgusting,296. Exhortation=catchphrase,refrain,buzz word,297. Exonerate=acquit,forgive, clear,pardon,298. Exploitation=use,utilization,development299. Extemporaneous=offhand,unrehearsed,300. Extrapolate=generalize,infer,guess,301. Extricate=remove,get out,extract,302. Extrinsic=outer,external,303. Fabricate=make,manufacture,invent,304. Facile=simplistic,too easy,305. Facilitate=make easy,help ,assist,306. Fait accompli=accomplished,irreversible deed,307. Fakir=mendicant,poor,begger,308. Fartlek=play,technique,309. Fascia=front,facade,face,outlook,310. Fateful=momentous,significant,efficient,311. Faux=fake,artificial,unreal,312. Fawning=flattering,toadying,submissive,313. Feasible=possible,practicable,viable,314. Feckless=incompetent,feeble,weak,useless,315. Felicitous=fortune,lucky,blessed,316. Felicity=happiness,bliss,317. Feral=wild,savage,318. Fermentation=agitation,unrest,zymolysis,319. Fiesta=feast,holiday,celebration,

320. Figment=imaginary,fabrication,creation,321. Filigree=intricate,delicate,ornamental322. Finagle=wangle,foist,persuade,trick,323. Fistmele=about seven inches324. Flaunt=show off,exhibit,display,parade,325. Flibbertigibbet=silly,scattered brained, garrulous326. Florid=ornate,baroque, elaborate,fancy327. Flotsam and

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328. Flux=fluctuation,instability,change,unrest329. Fop=fashionable,vain,dandy330. Forswear=abjure, renounce,disavow,disown,reject331. Frowsy=frowzy,slovenly,332. Funicular=related to cable333. Gable=triangular ,end wall, corner

334. Galoot=clumsy, slang335. Galvanize=spur,rouse, stimulate, inspire336. Gambit=poly,maneuver, strategy, scheme337. Garnish=decorate,adorn,embellish338. Gaudy=garish,flashy,ornate, loud,339. Genocide=extermination,killing340. Geodesic=relating to size and shape of earth341. Gesticulate=gesture,wave,signal,wigwag342. Gesundheit=wish good health343. Gild=make golden344. Glaucoma=eye diseases345. Glaze=finish,cover,varnish,surface346. Glib=persuasive,fluent,smooth,slick,pat347. Glucose=sugar,starch syrup348. Gradient=incline,slope, ramp, ascent349. Grapevine=gossip,rumor mill, scuttlebutt350. Green=emerald, jade,olive, lime351. Gridlock=congestion , traffic jam, sig alert, stalemate352. Guileless=frank,candid, ingenuous,straight forward353. Guise=appearance,semblance,pretext,costume354. Gull=deceive,cheat355. Guru=leader,teacher,maharishi,sage356. Habiliments=dress,garb,clothes357. Hackles=insulted,irritated,feathers358. Hail=sleet,flag down, summon,snow359. Halcyon=untroubled,calm,peaceful,heavenly,360. Hallux=first digit,big toe361. Hammer andtongs=with tremendous energy and efforts362. Harangue=berate, lecture , criticize, rant,tirade363. Hawk=agressive, combative,eagle364. Hector=bully,intimidate,harass365. Heinous=monstrous,terrible366. Hem and haw=hesitant,indecisive,equivocate,367. Herbicide=antiplant,plant killing,368. Herculean=phenomenal,prodigious,heroic,formidable,369. Hermetic=sealed tight, airtight,enclosed,370. Heterogeneous=varied,assorted,diverse,371. Hiatus=pause,break.interruption,gap372. Holistic- medicine=mind treating,

373. Homeopathy=treatment method374. Hone=sharpen,whet,grind,polish,375. Horse latitudes=regoin 30degrees north or 30 degrees south,376. Hue and cry=uproar,discontent,protest377. Humane=caring,kind,gentle378. Hydra=problem,polyp.379. Hypertension=high blood pressure.380. Hypothermia=low body temperature,381. Ichor=fluid,discharge from wound .


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382. Idealist=romantic,optimist,383. Ilk=type,likem,sort,kind,breed,manner,384. Illicit=illegal,illegitimate,unlawful,385. Imam=leader,representative,386. Immobilize=halt,stop,cease,387. Immolate=sacrifice by killing.

388. Impediment=obstruction,obstacel,hurdle,hindrance,389. Impending=imminent,looming,awaiting,coming,390. Impetuous=impulsive,rash,hasted,unthinking,391. Impetus=momentum,force,thrust,drive,392. Impinge=intrude,impose,interrupt,invade.,393. Implacable=pitiless,merciless,relentless,ruthless,394. Importune=pester,harass,plague,annoy,persist,395. Imprecation=,malediction,curse,396. Impregnable=unassailable,invincible,secure,unconquerable,397. Improvise=manage,get by,cope,invent,make up.398. Impugn=censure,charge,accuse,responsible,399. Impute=attribute,ascribe,assign,400. Inanity=stupidity,silliness,absurdity,401. Incarnate=personified,alive,embodied,402. Incentive=inducement,enticement,spure,403. Incisive=keen,perceptive,insightful,404. Inculcate=instill,beat,hammer,pound,405. Indigent=poor,needy,impecunious,406. Ineradicable=permanent,ineffaceable,407. Inertia=inactivity,apathy,lethargy,408. Infallible=foolproof ,water,relible,dependable,409. Infidel=gentile,heathen,pagan,410. Infraction=breach,infringement,violation,411. Infusion=mixture,mix,blend,combination,412. Inherent=intrinsic,innate,inbuilt,natural,413. Iniquity=wickedness,evil,sin,vice,

414. Innocuous=inoffensive,harnless,innocent,415. Innovate=create,make,novelty416. Inoculate=immunize,vaccinate,417. Inordinate=excessive,undue,immoderate,418. Inquisition=inquiry,inquest,investigation.419. Inscrutable=enigmatic,sphinx like,deadpan,420. Inter=bury,put in the ground,lay to rest,421. Intransigent=inflexible,stubborn,obdurate,obstinate,422. Intrinsic=inherent,basic,essential,fundamental423. Irrefutable=indisputable,certain,unquestionable,overwhelming,424. Isotroplc=same atoms,425. Itinerant=travelling,roving,peripatetic,426. Jackknife=pocket knife,uncontrollable,pen knife,427. Jaded=world-weary,tired,worn-out,fed up,cynical,428. Jargon=terminology,slang,lingo,argot,429. Jejune=sophomoric,irreverent,unsophisticated,430. Jell=come together,take shape,crystallize,431. Jeopardy=danger,risk,threat,peril,432. Jeremiad=tirade,long and mournful complaint,433. Jettison=throw away,get rid,chuck out,abandon.434. Jig=dance,skip,hop,capper,435. Jihad=war,fight,


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436. Jingoism=nationalism,patriotism.,chauvinism,437. Jitney=autobus,bus,coach,minibus,438. Jocular=humorous,funny,jovial,witty,439. Jocund=gay,jolly,jovial,merry,440. Joist=beam,spar,truss,support,441. Journeyman=artificer,artisan,craftman,

442. Joust=argue,dispute,wrangle,443. Jubilee=anniversary,celebration,festival,444. Judicial=legal,court,official,sensible445. Judicious=,sensible,legal,careful,cautious,446. Juggernaut=idol,inexorable force,krishna,447. Juncture=stage,moment,occasion,448. Junket=banquet,jaunt,pleasure trip,feast,449. Junta=military rulay,straticarcy,450. Justify=validate,rationalize,excuse,defend,451. Juxtapose=put nest to,put side by side,put together452. Kahuna=expert,prist,magician,wizart453. Ken=knowledge,acquaintance,comprehension454. Kerfuffle=tumult,outburst455. Kibitz=intrusive or unwanted comments456. Kiln=oven,furnace,457. Kismet=fate,destiny,fortunate458. Lacerating=cur irregular,mangaled,torn459. Laconic=terse,brief,short,concise460. Lacunae=blank,cassion,coffer,missing part461. Laity=temporality,except clergy462. Lampoon=ridicool,satirize,make fun of463. Lapidary=expert of stone464. Largess=generosity,gift,munificence465. Latent=dormant,hidden,covert466. Lathe=a machine that holds a piece of wood or metal and makes it move roundso that you can cut and shape it evenly467. Laud=praise,acclaim,extrol468. Lee=downwind,sheltered469. Leitmotif=melody song470. Lemming=gnawer,rodent,animal471. Liement=war,action472. Ligament=tendon,sinew473. Ligature=binder,474. Lineage=ancentry,family,heredity475. Lion's share=a big share476. Lipid=oils477. Lissome=lithe,slender,ease478. Litter=waste,trash,garbage,debris479. Liturgy=eucharist,holy sacrament480. Lodestar=guiding,model,guide

481. Lucidity=articulacy,eloquence,fluency482. Lulu=beauty,attractive,seductive,mantrap483. Macrame=knote,lace484. Magnanimous=generous,fair,noble,big485. Magnum=large bottle,wine bottle486. Malevolence=wickendness,malice,ill-will,evil487. Mandala=symbol,figure488. Maneuver=plan,trick,plot,scheme,tactic489. Manicured=trim care fully,cut finger nail,


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490. Manifestation=sign,demonstration,symptom491. Mansard=hip roof492. Matriculation=addmission493. Mausoleum=crypt,burial chamber,catacomb494. Maverick=nonconformist,eccentric,unconventional495. Mean=denote,signify,indicate,represent

496. Medley=mixture,combination,assortment497. Melange=concoction,blew,blend,combination498. Memento=souvenir,reminder,keepsake,token499. Menial=unskilled,boring,tedious,basic500. Mentor=advisor,counselor,teacher501. Meritorious=commendable,praiseworthy,estimable502. Mesa=flat tableland503. Mesmerize=hypnotize,captive,charm,fascinate,504. Metabolism=metastasis,reaction505. Microcosm=model,example,human506. Militate=oppose, act upon, influence507. Minatory=menacing,ominous,sinister508. Mirth=amusement,hilarity,laughter,fun509. Misanthropy=hate,hatred,unfriendliness,510. Misapprehension=misunderstanding,delusion,misconception511. Mitigation=alleviation,lessening,improving,easing512. Modish=stylish,chic,fashionable,trendy513. Monolithic=colossal,monumental,huge514.monotheism=belief in single god515. Montage=mosaic,medley,mixture,assortment,516. Moot=debatable,arguable,doubtful,unresolved517. Morass=mess,chaos,muddle,quagmire,518. Moratorium=suspension,freeze,halt,pause519. Mordant=caustic,acerbic,penetrating,biting,trenchant520. Mosaic=medley,assortment,mixture,montage521. Mosey=saunter,wander,stroll,amble522. Mote=blot,particle523. Motif=design,pattern,image,decoration524. Motley=Assorted, Assortment, Miscellanea, Miscellaneous, Miscellany, Mixed,Mixture, Multicolor, Painted, Particolored, Piebald, Pied, Potpourri, Salmagundi,Sundry, Variegate, Variety, Vary,525. Mountebank=charlatan,deceiver526. Mulct=defraud,fine,swindle527. Mumbo jumbo=gibberish,nonsense,rubbish,hogwash528. Murky=dark,foggy,gloomy,misty,cloudy529. Muse=think,ponder,consider,530. Must=Have, Need, Ought, Should,531. Myriad=countless,numberless,many532. Nadir=lowest point,depth,pit

533. Nary=neither,never534. Ne=family name of a woman, need535. Neologism=coinage,invented word536. Nexus=link,connection,series537. Nibelung=evil family having hoard of gold538. Niche=place,position,slot,function,role539. Nike=cunt,useless540. Nip and tuck=close,near541. Non sequitur=conclusion,reply,response


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542. Nuance=fine distinction,shade,tone,degradation543. Nuclear family=father,mother,children,complete family544. Obeisance=bob,bend,curtsy,bow545. Obi=strip,dress,magic546. Obliterate=wipe out,destroy,demolish,eradicate547. Obsequious=flattering,toadying,submissive

548. Obstreperous= Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise;clamorous; noisy; vociferous.hostile,bad-tempered,defiant,aggressive,disruptive549. Obtuse=dull witted,imperceptive,simple minded550. Odometer=milometer,meter551. Onerous=burdensome,arduous,heavy,difficult552. Onslaught=attack,assault,ambush,553. Onyx=chalcedony,554. Opaque=solid,dense,thick,555. Opportune=apt,fitting,appropriate,favorable556. Optimum=best,possible,favorable

557. Orb=globe,sphere,planet,

558. Origami=art,decorative object,559. Orthodox=conventional,accepted,traditional,conformist,560. Orthotic=science,support joints561. Otiose=indolent,futile,lazy,562. Overdraft=draft,bill of exchange,excess,563. Oxymoron=contradictory,564. Pad=protection,filling,cushion,lagging,565. Paddy=rice,566. Palatable=edible,tasty,appetizing,toothsome,567. Palaver=chatter,chat,gossip,fuss,568. Palazzo=public building,palace,museum.569. Palpitation=tremor,shudder,shiver,tremble,570. Pampas=plin,grassland,lowland,571. Pan=pot,roast,berate,slam,saucepan572. Pandemic=plague,epidemic,endemic,573. Paper tiger=timid and weak574. Papier-mache=made from paper,575. Par=equivalence,balance,equality,576. Paradox=inconsistency,absurdity,irony,contrabiction577. Paragon=model,ideal,shining example,578. Paramedic=helper,in medicine,579. Parameter=limitation,restriction,constrait,bound,580. Parcel=package,box,tract,581. Pare=peel,trim,cut,skin,582. Parlous=filled whit danger,fraught,583. Paroxysm=convulsion,fit,spasm584. Pathos=sorrow,sadness,pity,suffering,misery,585. Patisserie=bakery,586. Peccadillo=sin,offence,indulgence,crime,587. Pedestrian=strider,walker,ambler,hiker,588. Peerless=unequalled,unrivalled,superior,589. Pending=awaiting,until,during.throughout,590. Pendulous=drooping,nooding,591. Peninsula=neck of land ,cape,isthmus,592. Penultimate=penultimate,second of last,593. Perfidious=disloyal,treacherous,deceitful,base,


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594. Perfidy=treachery,disloyalty,deceit,595. Perfunctory=unthinking,automatic,obligatory,596. Perimeter=outskirts,border,edge boundry,597. Peripheral=tangential,unimportant,unessential,598. Periphery=margin,edge,fringe,599. Permeate=infuse,pervade,saturate,fill,

600. Permutation=variation,transformationg,incarnation,change601. Peroration=speech,oration,discourse,602. Perpetuate=effect,complete,enable,achieve,603. Perseverance=insistence,urgency,firmness,604. Persnickety=fussy,picky,prickly,hard to please,605. Perspicacious=sharp,insightful,wise,astute,606. Phalanx=bone,crowd,force,607. Phlegmatic=apathetic,unconcern,indifferent,608. Picayune=little,trivial,fiddling,petty,609. Piety=goodness,holiness,piousness,devoutness,610. Pilaster=pillar,column,port,support,611. Placate=pavify,conciliate,calm,soothe.612. Placebo=sop,gesture,excuse,613. Plague=pestilence,disease,epidemic,spate,614. Platonic=spiritual,non-physical,friendly,615. Plethora=overabundance,excess,surfeit,embarrassment,616. Pollex=thumb,617. Polyunsaturated=having many unsaturated bounds618. Pomp=spectacle,display,showiness,splandor,619. Porcinely=of pigs or hogs620. Portmanteau=travelling case, brief case621. Portray=depict,represent,describe,show,622. Postulate=assume,hypothesize,suggest,claim,623. Potable=drinkable,clean,filtered,624. Potpourri=hodgepodge,assortment,collection,miscellany.625. Precipitate=impulsive,sudden,rapid,impetuous,626. Prcis=exact,accurate,specific,defined,627. Preclude=prevent,stop,disqualify,inhibit,628. Precursor=forerunner,ancestor,antecedent,629. Predatory=grasping,greedy,rapacious,voracious,630. Pre-emptive=blocking,defending,anticipatory,631. Premise=basis,principal,ideal,foundation,632. Premonition=hunch,omen,forewarning,intuition,633. Preplate=isolation of myogenic cell,634. Prevail=,Dominate, Endure, Hold, Obtain, Persist, Predominate, Reign, Rule, Run,

Triumph,635. Prevalent=common,widespread,rampant636. Prig=snob,snot,637. Primal=primitive,primordial,prehistoric638. Privation=hardship,adversity,poverty,misery,

639. Pro forma=formality,perfunctory,640. Procrastinate=put off,delay,postpone,adjourn,641. Procure=obtain,acquire,secure,get,642. Prodigious=abnormal ,extraordinary,exceptional643. Prolific=productive,creative,fertile,fruitful.644. Proponent=advocate,promoter,supporter,fan,645. Proscription=banning,prohibition,exclusion,646. Provender=food,provision,grubs,647. Provident=visionary,prophetic,sagacious,wise,


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648. Provocative=challenging,provoking,offensive,stimulating,649. Prowess=ability,skill,expertise,competence650. Prune=,clip.trim,cut,reduce,shorten651. Purchase=,buy,acquire,obtain,procure652. Putrid=fetid,rancid,rotten,decayed,653. Quadriceps=muscle of thigh,

654. Quagmire=swamp,marsh,bog,dilemma,655. Quarter=district,sector,area,656. Queasy=nauseous,sick,ill,seasick,657. Querulous=argumentative,irritable,difficult,petulant,658. Queue=line,file,row.659. Quintessential=typical,archetypal,ideal,model,660. Quintile=The aspect of planets when separated the fifth part of the zodiac, or72.661. Quorum=gathering,assemblage,662. Radiant=happy,glowing,beaming,joyful,663. Rakish=jaunty,raffish,dashing,stylish,664. Rambunctious=difficult to control or handle; wildly boisterous.turbulently active and noisy.665. Rapacious=,.greedy,voracious,grasping666. Rapport=empathy,relationship,bond,link667. Raze=destroy,demolish,annihilate,ruin,668. Reactionary=intransigent,diehard,back looking.669. Recapitulate=sum up,review,recap,go over,repeat,670. Reciprocal=mutual,joint,shared,equal,inverse,671. Reclamation=recuperation,recovery,retrieval,672. Reclusive=isolated,cloistered,solitary,ascetic,673. Reconnoitre=To recognize. To examine with the eye to make a preliminaryexamination or survey674. Rectify=remedy,cure,fix,resolve,put right,675. Red herring=decoy,trick,ploy,lure,deviation676. Redolent=scented,aromatic,fragrant,stinking,677. Regatta=meeting for boat race678. Regime=government,command,rule,679. Regnant=reiging,ruling,king,authority,680. Relegate=demote,down grade,consign,681. Relief=release,respite,reprieve,assistance,682. Remedial=corrective,counteractive,curative,683. Renege=break words or promise,revoke,684. Renovate=refurbish,repaire,modernize685. Repute=standing,status,reputation,character,686. Resonance=reverberation,significance,timbre687. Resound=echo,resonate,reverberate,boom688. Restitution=amends,compensation,reimbursement689. Resuscitate=save,revive,give kiss of live690. Retrench=economize,save,cut bake

691. Riff=flip,look through,jazz692. Robust=stout,healthy,vigorous,strong693. Roil=ship,toss,stir,mix,churn,agitate694. Rope-a-dope=boxing tactic,pretend695. Roster=rota,list,schedule,time table696. Ruddy=reddish,rosy,flushed,glowing697. Rue=lament,regret,repent,feel sorry698. Ruminant=cud chewing,artiodactyls699. Sagacity=shrewdness,wisdom,prudence


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700. Sampan=skiff,boat701. Sampler=variety,assortment,needle work702. Sanatorium=infirmary,hospital,hospice,clinic703. Sanctity=purity,inviolability,holiness,sacredness704. Sandbagger=cheater,deceiver,trickster,cruel,virulent705. Sanguine=confident,optimistic,hopeful,positive

706. Sarong=kilt,skirt,miniskirt707. Satiate=quench,satisfy,fill,slake708. Satire=send up ,aspoof,lampoon709. Scam=fiddle,cheat,dodge,swindle710. Sceptic=doubter,skeptic711. Sciatica=backache,lumbago712. Score=achieve,attain,make,gain,get713. Scorned=contempt,disdain,disrespect714. Scruple=hesitation,qualm,doubt,regret715. Scrutinize=dissect,inspect,examine716. Scut work=trivial,unrewarding,dirty,chores717. Scuttle=scamper,dash,rush,spoil718. Sear=burn,scorch,char,singe,flame719. Sec=moment,jiffy,instant,second720. Sedate=anaesthetize,tranquilize,calm,cool721. Seder=passover dinner,ceremonial dinner722. Sediment=residue,deposite,dregs723. Segment=section,part,piece,slice724. Seminary=school,university,academy,institution725. Senescent=aging,growing old726. Sensibility=receptivity,susceptibility,awareness727. Septic=infected,diseased728. Serendipity=chance,fate,destiny,karma729. Seriatim=in series,on after one730. Shaman=sage,spiritualist,moderate731. Shrapnel=shell732. Sidle=edge,creep,slither,snake,733. Sierra=range of mountains734. Siesta=rest,nap,sleep,snooze735. Silhouette=outline,shape,shadow,figure736. Simony=buying and selling737. Sinecure=benefice,berth738. Singe=char,sear,scorch,burn739. Sisyphean=endless,futile740. Skeptical=cynical,disbelieving,doubtful,741. Skew=tilt,slant,twist,distort742. Skittish=playful,lively,jumpy,restless743. Smithereens=collection of small fragments744. Smorgasbord=buffet meal745. Snide=sarcastic,mean,malicious,unpleasant

746. Sojourn=halt,break,rest,stay747. Solvent=in blacks,in chips,in money748. Somatic=of body749. Sophistry=laboriousness,literalism,no imagination750. Spa=tub,bath,resort,hotel751. Specious=false,hollow,baseless,inaccurate752. Specter=ghost,apparition,phantom,spirit,753. Splotch=mark,blemish,spot,imperfection754. Spurious=forged,false,bogus,fake


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755. Squander=waste,spend,throw away,dissipate756. Stagftation=757. Stalwart=sturdy,strong,robust,rugged,muscular758. Stanch=firm,resolute,stubborn,determined759. Staples=affix,clip,fastener,attach,nail,basic760. Static=still,stationary,motionless,insert

761. Stay=reside,live,wait,hang,keep on,762. Stentorian=extremely loud763. Steppe=prairie,grassland,plain764. Sticky wicket=difficult,embarrassing,problem765. Stilted=affected,wooden,artificial,pretentious766. Stimulus=incentive,spur,motivation767. Stipulate=specify,instruct,order,require,demand768. Stoicism=indifference,impassiveness,769. Stratagem=feint,trick,ploy,dodge,wile,ruse770. Subdivision=part,section,division,sector771. Succumb=surrender,give in,submit,give way,yield772. Sui generis=unique773. Sunder=break up,tear,fragmentize774. Superficial=surface,shallow,phony,apparent775. Superfluous=extra,surplus,redundant776. Supposition=assumption,belief,guess,idea777. Surplice=ecclesiastical gown,vestment778. Surrealism=art movement,genre,incongrouous779. Surrealistic=unreal,dreamlike780. Sward=sod,turf,green sward781. Swivel=spin,rotate,revolve,pivot,782. Sycophantic=ingratiating,flattering,obsequious783. Syllogism=reasoning,deductive,synthesis,result784. Symbiosis=mutuality,interdependence785. Table d'hote=meal786. Taboo=forbidden,unmentionable,unthinkable787. Tactile=tangible,palpable,perceptible788. Tai chi=physical exercises,self defense789. Tailgate=follow,stalk,track,rear door790. Talk turkey=get to point,tell the truth,get nitty-gritty791. Tank=boiler,cistern,reservoir,container792. Tariff=toll,excise,tax,duty,levy793. Taxidermy=prowess,mounting,artistry794. Tchotchkes=variant of chachka,trifle795. Telepathy=ESP,mind reading,sixth sense796. Temperance=restraint,control,self control797. Tenacious=stubborn,obstinate,resolute,firm798. Tessellate=form mosaic pattern799. Therapeutic=healing,beneficial,curative,remedial800. Tinge=hint,touch,dash,drop,trace,shade

801. Tipping point=change,irreversible change802. Titan=exceptional importance,reputation803. Torpid=stagnant,lazy,languorous804. Totem=clan,emblem,experiment805. Totemic=of or pertaining to a totem, or totemism,806. Traction=grip,toehold,footing807. Tranquil=calm,serene,peaceful,quite,restful808. Transcend=exceed,excel,rise above,go beyond809. Transient=temporary,brief,fleeting,passing


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810. Transmute=metamorphose,change,alter,transform811. Trash talk=to say things that do not have a lot of meaning:812. Treacly=sweet,cloying,saccharine,syrupy813. Trepidation=fear,anxiety,unease,apprehension814. Triage=sorting,allocating aid,815. Trifle=little,touch,bit,drop

816. Trilogy=triad,trio,triplet817. Trundle=roll,rattle,labor,wheel,push818. Tussle=fight,brawl,scrap,struggle,melee,clash819. Uber=Super; high-level; high-ranking820. Uncanny=eerie,weird,strange,mysterious,creepy821. Undergird=secure,brace up,support822. Understeer=The action of a car when it does not follow the desired curve whilecornering. Tyre slip of the front wheels.823. Undulate=roll,ripple,swell,heave,surge,wavy824. Undulating=rolling,swelling,having,wavy825. Unmitigated=sheer,pure,absolute,unadulterated826. Unregenerate=unreformed,depraved,obstinate827. Urbane=elegant,stylish,sophisticated,suave828. Vale=valley,dale,gorge,dell829. Valedictory=farewell speech830. Vanquish=conquer,subjugate,defeat,subdue831. Vascular=vessels,conduction832. Vaud=A canton of Switzerland833. Vegetate=loaf,sluggish,sit around,stagnate834. Velodrome=central place of sports835. Venality=prostitution of services,talents,bribery,corruption836. Vendetta=feud,quarrel,grudge,revenge837. Veneer=covering,surface,coating,finish838. Venerable=respected,august,esteemed,revered839. Venomous=poisonous,deadly,noxious,lethal840. Ventricle=cavity,chamber841. Veracity=reality,genuineness,authenticity842. Vertex=apex,summit,pinnacle,apogee,acme,zenith843. Verve=vitality,dynamism,vigor,vim844. Viability=feasibility,capability,possibility845. Vintage=era,time,period,epoch,classic846. Vintner=selling or making wine847. Virago=noisy,scolding,aggressive,strong woman848. Virulent=strong,dangerous,potent849. Vista=view,panorama,outlook,seasape850. Viticulture=grape growing,study of grapes851. Vituperative=insulting,abusive,malicious,slanderous,scathing852. Vociferous=raucous,enthusiastic,vocal853. Voguism=acceptance,favor,popularity854. Voracious=hungry,avid,eager

855. Voraciousness=hunger,gluttony,avidity,eagerness856. Vortex=current,whirlpool,eddy857. Vulcanize=mixing of sulpher with rubber858. Wadi=water course,valley,stream859. Wan=pale,pallied,washed-out,ashen860. Wheedle=coax,cajole,inveigle,charm861. Whiplash=lash of whip862. Woof=filling,texture,fabric,bark,yap863. Wry=sardonic,ironic,misdirecting


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864. Wunderkind=wonder child,successful,genius865. Xanadu=place of beauty,luxury,contentment866. Xanthic=yellowish,derived from xanthine867. Xanthippe=scolding ill tempered wife,shrewish,termagant868. Xenophobic=diesease,fear,hatred of foreign869. Xeric=dehydrated,dry

870. Xyloid=resembling wood, woody871. Yarmulke=cap of jews872. Yin and yang=white black chinese,principles,affecting

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