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  1. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  2. manufacture
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  3. rashly
    in a hasty and foolhardy manner
  4. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  5. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  6. naive
    marked by or showing unaffected simplicity
  7. specify
    be particular about
  8. wholeheartedly
    without reserve; without reservation
  9. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  10. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  11. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  12. comply
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
  13. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  14. neglected
    lacking a caretaker
  15. asset
    a useful or valuable quality
  16. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
  17. motive
    the reason that arouses action toward a desired goal
  18. resign
    accept as inevitable
  19. burden
    weight to be carried or borne
  20. exhibit
    make visible or apparent
  21. auditorium
    the area of a theater or hall where the audience sits
  22. dissension
    disagreement among those expected to cooperate
  23. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
  24. sensitize
    make sensitive or aware
  25. auditory
    of or relating to the process of hearing
  26. dissent
    a difference of opinion
  27. providence
    prudence and care exercised in the management of resources
  28. visible
    capable of being seen or open to easy view
  29. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
  30. inaudible
    impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
  31. deport
    expel from a country
  32. diction
    the manner in which something is expressed in words
  33. patriotic
    inspired by love for your country
  34. prescribe
    issue commands or orders for
  35. dictate
    a guiding principle
  36. inscription
    the activity of carving or engraving letters or words
  37. portable
    easily or conveniently transported
  38. scribble
    write down quickly without much attention to detail
  39. dictator
    a ruler who is unconstrained by law
  40. paternal
    characteristic of a father
  41. align
    arrange so as to be parallel or straight
  42. dignity
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
  43. preview
    a preliminary introduction to or inspection of something
  44. status
    the condition or someone or something at a particular time
  45. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
  46. obsessed
    having excessive or compulsive concern with something
  47. speculation
    continuous contemplation on a subject of a deep nature
  48. vary
    become different in some particular way
  49. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  50. passive
    lacking in energy or will
  51. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  52. drab
    a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
  53. perplexity
    trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
  54. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  55. bias
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  56. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
  57. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  58. wily
    marked by skill in deception
  59. comprehend
    get the meaning of something
  60. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
  61. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  62. illegible
    unable to be read
  63. malfunction
    fail to work properly
  64. oppose
    be against
  65. detach
    cause to become separated
  66. incompetent
    not qualified or suited for a purpose
  67. noncommittal
    refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action
  68. unabridged
    not shortened by condensing or rewriting
  69. disoriented
    having lost your bearings
  70. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  71. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  72. loom
    a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
  73. pitfall
    an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
  74. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  75. eerie
    suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
  76. momentary
    lasting for a markedly brief time
  77. pursue
    follow in an effort to capture
  78. zest
    a tart spicy quality
  79. gauge
    an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity
  80. outpost
    a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops
  81. citadel
    a stronghold for shelter during a battle
  82. pinnacle
    a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or a tower
  83. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
  84. vigor
    forceful exertion
  85. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  86. restore
    bring back into original existence, function, or position
  87. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  88. vital
    performing an essential function in the living body
  89. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  90. shun
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  91. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  92. dynamic
    characterized by action or forcefulness of personality
  93. hydroelectric
    of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower
  94. synchronize
    happen at the same time
  95. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  96. dynasty
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
  97. monarch
    a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
  98. tripod
    a three-legged rack used for support
  99. chronicle
    a record or narrative description of past events
  100. hydrant
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
  101. advantage
    the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
  102. condemnation
    an expression of strong disapproval
  103. spoilage
    the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
  104. termination
    the act of ending something
  105. aviator
    someone who operates an aircraft
  106. investor
    someone who commits capital to gain financial returns
  107. temptation
    the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
  108. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
  109. communism
    a theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
  110. realism
    the attribute of accepting the facts of life
  111. anticipation
    the act of predicting, as by reasoning about the future
  112. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
  113. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
  114. refuge
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
  115. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
  116. indifferent
    marked by a lack of interest
  117. perilous
    fraught with danger
  118. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  119. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
  120. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  121. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  122. crucial
    of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
  123. murky
    cloudy, dirty, and difficult to see through
  124. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  125. compensation
    the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
  126. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  127. premonition
    an early warning about a future event
  128. scour
    rub hard or scrub
  129. consolation
    the act of giving relief in affliction
  130. dispense
    administer or bestow, as in small portions
  131. posterity
    all future generations
  132. preamble
    a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution
  133. predetermine
    establish beforehand
  134. prerequisite
    something that is needed or obligatory in advance
  135. postscript
    a note appended to a letter after the signature
  136. preconceived
    formed beforehand
  137. premature
    too soon or too hasty
  138. presume
    take to be the case or to be true
  139. predate
    be earlier in time; go back further
  140. circumstance
    the set of facts that surround a situation or event
  141. frail
    physically weak
  142. modest
    marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
  143. ordeal
    a severe or trying experience
  144. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  145. intimidated
    made scared or fearful as by threats
  146. nimble
    moving quickly and lightly
  147. resilient
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
  148. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  149. mobility
    the quality of moving freely
  150. acutely
    in a sharp or intense manner
  151. drastically
    in a drastic manner
  152. mock
    treat with contempt
  153. somberly
    in a serious and solemn manner
  154. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  155. falter
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
  156. soberly
    in a serious or subdued manner
  157. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  158. displace
    cause to move, usually with force or pressure
  159. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
  160. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  161. documentation
    confirmation that some fact or statement is true
  162. resent
    feel bitter or indignant about
  163. sentimental
    marked by tender, romantic, or nostalgic emotion
  164. aggravate
    make worse
  165. grave
    a place for the burial of a corpse
  166. revoke
    cancel officially
  167. version
    something a little different from others of the same type
  168. docile
    easily handled or managed
  169. invert
    turn inside out or upside down
  170. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  171. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  172. lamentable
    bad; unfortunate
  173. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  174. annual
    occurring every year
  175. distinctive
    of a feature that helps to identify a person or thing
  176. lethal
    of an instrument of certain death
  177. primary
    of first rank or importance or value
  178. civic
    of or relating or belonging to a city
  179. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  180. competent
    properly or sufficiently qualified, capable, or efficient
  181. precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
  182. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  183. uniform
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a group
  184. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  185. prosperous
    in fortunate circumstances financially
  186. toxic
    of or relating to or caused by a poison
  187. unsightly
    unpleasant to look at
  188. offensive
    unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
  189. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  190. conceive
    have the idea for
  191. jest
    activity characterized by good humor
  192. restrain
    hold back
  193. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  194. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
  195. maneuver
    a military training exercise
  196. simultaneously
    at the same instant
  197. thrive
    make steady progress
  198. intercept
    seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
  199. moderately
    to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
  200. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  201. concise
    expressing much in few words
  202. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  203. remote
    located far away spatially
  204. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  205. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  206. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  207. tactful
    having a sense of what is considerate in dealing with others
  208. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  209. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  210. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  211. administer
    supervise or be in charge of
  212. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  213. sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others, especially sorrow or anguish
  214. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  215. deduce
    reason from the general to the particular
  216. symmetrical
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  217. symphony
    a long and complex sonata for an orchestra
  218. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  219. degenerate
    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable
  220. brood
    hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
  221. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  222. resourceful
    adroit or imaginative
  223. sufficient
    of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement
  224. efficient
    being effective without wasting time, effort, or expense
  225. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  226. saturate
    infuse or fill completely
  227. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  228. enticing
    highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
  229. rash
    imprudently incurring risk
  230. clarify
    make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
  231. mobilize
    make ready for action or use
  232. ruminate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  233. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  234. implicate
    bring into intimate and incriminating connection
  235. modify
    cause to change; make different
  236. tyrannize
    exercise power over in a cruel and autocratic manner
  237. verify
    confirm the truth of
  238. itemize
    specify individually
  239. revitalize
    give new life or vigor to
  240. backtrack
    retrace one's course
  241. heat lightning
    bright flashes of light near the horizon without thunder
  242. spot check
    a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning
  243. sugarcoat
    cause to appear more pleasant or appealing
  244. good-humored
    disposed to please
  245. straightforward
    pointed directly ahead
  246. topsy-turvy
    in utter disorder
  247. headroom
    vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  248. short-change
    give back less money than is due to someone who has overpaid
  249. cower
    crouch or curl up
  250. fiction
    a literary work based on the imagination
  251. lunge
    the act of moving forward suddenly
  252. scurry
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  253. drastic
    forceful and extreme and rigorous
  254. glee
    great merriment
  255. regal
    belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
  256. sluggish
    moving slowly
  257. extension
    act of expanding in scope
  258. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  259. air
    a mixture of gases required for breathing
  260. heir
    a person entitled by law to inherit the estate of another
  261. principal
    main or most important
  262. vice
    a specific form of evildoing
  263. vise
    a holding device attached to a workbench
  264. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  265. altar
    a raised structure on which sacrifices to a god are made
  266. alter
    cause to change; make different
  267. idle
    not in action or at work
  268. idol
    a material effigy that is worshipped
  269. banjo
    a stringed instrument that has long neck and circular body
  270. enthusiasm
    a feeling of excitement
  271. opossum
    nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
  272. stoop
    bend one's back forward from the waist on down
  273. bungalow
    a small house with a single story
  274. gourmet
    a person highly knowledgeable and appreciative of fine food and drink
  275. rendezvous
    a meeting planned at a certain time and place
  276. thug
    an aggressive and violent young criminal
  277. camouflage
    an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
  278. lariat
    a long looped rope used to catch animals
Created on Tue Jun 23 17:38:22 EDT 2015 (updated Wed Jun 24 00:55:56 EDT 2015)

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