1.man·i·fest adjective \ˈma-nə-ˌfest\
readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
Their sadness was manifest in their faces.
2.whine verb \ˈhwīn, ˈwīn\
to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
He's always whining about the weather.
3.whilst conjunction \ˈhwī(-ə)lst, ˈwī(-ə)lst\
during the time that, or at the same time as
I like to get my knitting done whilst watching the telly.
4.scout verb \ˈskau̇t\
to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
They were chosen to scout the trail.
5.au·then·tic adjective \ə-ˈthen-tik, ȯ-\
worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact <paints an authenticpicture of our society>
We saw authentic examples of ancient Roman sculpture.
6.bib·li·og·ra·phy noun \ˌbi-blē-ˈä-grə-fē\
the history, identification, or description of writings or publications
The instructor provided the students with an excellent bibliography on local history.
7.min·i·mum noun \ˈmi-nə-məm\
the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible
You must practice each day for a minimum of 30 minutes.
8.pre·mier adjective \pri-ˈmir, -ˈmyir, -ˈmē-ər; ˈprē-ˌ, ˈpre-ˌ\
first in position, rank, or importance
He was appointed the new premier.
9.mo·tor·ist noun \ˈmō-tə-rist\
a person who travels by automobile
When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
10.stout adjective \ˈstau̇t\
strong of character: as
His lawyer put up a stout defense in court.
11.rec·i·pe noun \ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē\
a set of instructions for making something from various ingredients
The recipe calls for fresh thyme.
12.rating noun [ˋretɪŋ]
a classification according to grade; specifically : a military or naval specialist classification
The school has an above-average academic rating.
13.wil·low noun \ˈwi-(ˌ)lō\
any of a genus (Salix of the family Salicaceae, the willow family) of trees and shrubsbearing catkins of apetalous flowers and including forms of value for wood, osiers, or tanbark and a few ornamentals
Willows were planted along the river bank.
14.bal·lot noun \ˈba-lət\
a small ball used in secret voting
They cast their votes in a secret ballot.
15.wail verb \ˈwāl\
to express sorrow audibly : lament
The child started wailing after she stumbled and fell.
16.go·ril·la noun \gə-ˈri-lə\
a very large typically black-colored anthropoid ape (Gorilla gorilla) of equatorial Africa that has a stocky body with broad shoulders and long arms and is less erect and has smaller ears than the chimpanzee
an ugly or brutal man
She hired some gorilla as her bodyguard.
17.dis·till verb \di-ˈstil\
to let fall, exude, or precipitate in drops or in a wet mist
They distill the whiskey from malted barley.
18.pre·cip·i·tate verb \pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtāt\
to throw violently : hurl <the quandaries into which the release of nuclear energy has precipitated mankind — A. B. Arons>
Her death precipitated a family crisis.
The budget problem was precipitated by many unexpected costs.
19.im·pe·ri·al adjective \im-ˈpir-ē-əl\
of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
By then Britain as an imperial power had declined.
20.rub·ber noun \ˈrə-bər\
one that rubs
There are a lot of rubber plantations in this region.
21.vir·tu·al adjective \ˈvər-chə-wəl, -chəl; ˈvərch-wəl\
being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted <a virtual dictator>
The Web site provides a virtual tour of the stadium.
22.sta·di·um noun \ˈstā-dē-əm\
any of various ancient Greek units of length ranging in value from 607 to 738 feet (about 185 to 225 meters)
The football game will be held at the new stadium, which seats 100,000 people.
23.smug·gle verb \ˈsmə-gəl\
to import or export secretly contrary to the law and especially without paying duties imposed by law
They smuggled immigrants across the border.
24.mul·ti·pli·ca·tion noun \ˌməl-tə-plə-ˈkā-shən\
the act or process of multiplying : the state of being multiplied
Students are learning multiplication and division.
25.to·bac·co noun \tə-ˈba-(ˌ)kō\
the leaves of cultivated tobacco prepared for use in smoking or chewing or as snuff
This small store sells all kinds of tobacco.
26.phobia
KK [ˋfobɪə]
noun
an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
His fear of crowds eventually developed into a phobia.
27.inexplicable
KK [ɪnˋɛksplɪkəb!]
adj
incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for
He had a series of seemingly inexplicable accidents.
28.protection
KK [prəˋtɛkʃən]
noun
supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker
He fights for the protection of the environment.
29.probable
KK [ˋprɑbəb!]
adj
supported by evidence strong enough to establish presumption but not proof
It is probable that life exists outside of our planet.
30.presumption
KK [prɪˋzʌmpʃən]
noun
an attitude or belief dictated by probability
The trial was unfair from the beginning because there was no presumption of innocence.
31.dictate
KK [ˋdɪktet]
vt vi
to speak or act domineeringly
She's dictating a letter to her secretary
32.domineering
KK [͵dɑməˋnɪrɪŋ]
adj
inclined to exercise arbitrary and overbearing control over others
The younger children in the family were controlled by a domineering older sister.
33.exceedingly
KK [ɪkˋsidɪŋlɪ]
adv
to an extreme degree
The weather was exceedingly cold.
34.stake
KK [stek]
noun
a pointed piece of wood or other material driven or to be driven into the ground as a marker or support
The stakes are too high.
35.pointed
KK [ˋpɔɪntɪd]
adj
having a point
His daughter has a pointed nose.
36. inhibit
KK [ɪnˋhɪbɪt]
vt.
to prohibit from doing something
You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you.
37. chorus
KK [ˋkorəs]
noun
an organized company of singers who sing in concert
We awoke to a chorus of birdsong.
38. protein
KK [ˋprotiɪn]
noun
the total nitrogenous material in plant or animal substances
Protein is essential to life.
39. collide
KK [kəˋlaɪd]
vi
to come together with solid or direct impact
They collided with another ship.
40. sacred
KK [ˋsekrɪd]
adj
dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity
The Koran is the sacred book of Islam.
41. worship
KK [ˋwɝʃɪp]
noun
a form of religious practice with its creed and ritual
She became an object of worship.
42. merchandise
KK [ˋmɝtʃən͵daɪz]
noun
the commodities or goods that are bought and sold in business
The shop windows are filled with foreign merchandise.
43. toddle
KK [ˋtɑd!]
vi.
to walk with short tottering steps in the manner of a young child
The little boy toddled across the room.
44. collapse
KK [kəˋlæps]
vi.
to break down completely
Their project collapsed for lack of money.
45. modesty
KK [ˋmɑdɪstɪ]
noun
freedom from conceit or vanity
She accepted the award with modesty.
46. vapor
KK [ˋvepɚ]
noun
a substance in the gaseous state as distinguished from the liquid or solid state
A cloud is a mass of vapor in the sky.
47. distinguished
KK [dɪˋstɪŋgwɪʃt]
adj
marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence
He is distinguished for his knowledge of economics.
48. eminence
KK [ˋɛmənəns]
noun
a position of prominence or superiority
He is a statesman of great eminence.
49. transcription
KK [͵trænˋskrɪpʃən]
noun
an act, process, or instance of transcribing
Transcription of the tapes took weeks.
50. breadth
KK [brɛdθ]
noun
distance from side to side
It was a small river, six feet in breadth.
51.pre·vail intransitive verb \pri-ˈvāl\
to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
Mutual respect prevails among students and teachers here.
Synonyms
conquer, win, triumph
Antonyms
lose
52.en·close transitive verb \in-ˈklōz, en-\
a (1) : to close in : surround <enclose a porch with glass> (2) : to fence off (common land) for individual use
The pie's flaky crust encloses a fruit filling.
Synonyms
box (in), cage
53.par·al·lel adjective \ˈper-ə-ˌlel, ˈpa-rə-, -ləl\
extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant, and not meeting <parallel rows of trees>
These two sentences are parallel in structure.
Synonyms
akin, analogous
Antonyms
different, dissimilar
54.en·force transitive verb \in-ˈfȯrs, en-\
to give force to : strengthen
Police will be enforcing the parking ban.
Synonyms
administer, apply
55.staple transitive verb
to provide with or secure by staples
I stapled the pages in the upper left corner.
56.barn noun \ˈbärn\
a usually large building for the storage of farm products or feed and usually for the housing of farm animals or farm equipment
They live in a big barn of a house.
57.ori·ent·ed adjective \ˈȯr-ē-ˌen-təd\
intellectually, emotionally, or functionally directed <humanistically oriented scholars> <market-oriented production>
The audience was academically oriented.
58.dull adjective \ˈdəl\
mentally slow : stupid
The dull knife just bounced off the skin of the tomato without cutting it.
59.roar verb \ˈrȯr\
to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound
We heard a lion roar in the distance.
Synonyms
bellow, boom
60.bounce verb \ˈbau̇n(t)s\
to cause to rebound or be reflected <bounce a ball> <bounce a light ray off a reflector>
He was bouncing a tennis ball against the garage door.
Synonyms
banish, boot (out), eject
Antonyms
employ, engage
61.ut·ter verb \ˈə-tər\
obsolete : to offer for sale
He can hardly utter a sentence without swearing.
Synonyms
emit
62.del·e·gate noun \ˈde-li-gət, -ˌgāt\
a person acting for another: as
He's been chosen as a delegate to the convention.
Synonyms
agent, ambassador
63.beak noun \ˈbēk\
the bill of a bird; especially : a strong short broad bill
The beak of a hawk is so cool.
64.bu·reau·crat noun \ˈbyu̇r-ə-ˌkrat, ˈbyər-\
a member of a bureaucracy
The bureaucrats at the town hall seem to think that we need a building permit to build a tree house.
Synonyms
civil servant, functionary
65.pen·e·trate verb \ˈpe-nə-ˌtrāt\
to pass into or through
These bullets can penetrate armor.
Synonyms
access, enter, pierce
Antonyms
depart, exit, leave
66.in·er·tia noun \i-ˈnər-shə, -shē-ə\
a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force
He blames governmental inertia for the holdup.
Synonyms
idleness, indolence
Antonyms
drive, industriousness
67.bait verb \ˈbāt\
to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
The interviewer kept baiting the politician by asking him whether he was lying.
Synonyms
tease, hassle
68.med·al noun \ˈme-dəl\
a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
He was awarded a medal for his heroism.
Synonyms
medallion, order
69.phi·los·o·pher noun \fə-ˈlä-s(ə-)fər\
a person who seeks wisdom or enlightenment : scholar, thinker
This is a question that has puzzled philosophers.
70.an·a·lyst noun \ˈa-nə-ləst\
a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis
My analyst felt that I was making good progress.
71.cel·e·brat·ed adjective
widely known and often referred to <a celebrated author>
He is one of today's most celebrated young writers.
Synonyms
big-name, famous
Antonyms
anonymous, nameless
72.mead·ow noun, often attributive \ˈme-(ˌ)dō\
land that is covered or mostly covered with grass; especially : a tract of moist low-lying usually level grassland
Flocks of sheep are grazing in the meadow.
73.ozone noun \ˈō-ˌzōn\
pure and refreshing air <relished the ozone of morning>
Scientists are concerned about ozone depletion.
74.for·mu·late transitive verb \ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt\
to reduce to or express in a formula
A plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures.
Synonyms
articulate, clothe
75.im·mi·grant noun \ˈi-mə-grənt\
a person who comes to a country to take up permanent residence
Millions of immigrants came to America from Europe in the 19th century.
Synonyms
emigrant, incomer
Antonyms
nonimmigrant
76.crispy adjective \ˈkris-pē\
appealingly crunchy
Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
77.elevated adjective \-ˌvā-təd\
raised especially above the ground or other surface
Her poetry is known for its elevated style.
78.melancholy noun \ˈme-lən-ˌkä-lē\
depression of spirits
The bleakness of winter sometimes gives me cause for melancholy.
79.unconscious adjective \ˌən-ˈkän(t)-shəs\
not knowing or perceiving
He was knocked unconscious by a fall.
80.knock verb \ˈnäk\
to strike something with a sharp blow
The ball knocked him on the chin.
81.longitude noun \ˈlän-jə-ˌtüd\
the arc or portion of the earth's equator intersected between the meridian of a given place and the prime meridian and expressed either in degrees or in time
A map of the world showing lines of latitude and longitude.
82.yeast noun \ˈyēst\
a commercial product containing yeast fungi in a moist or dry medium
Taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion
83.representation noun \ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən\
one that represents
Each state has equal representation in the Senate.
84.armored adjective \ˈär-mərd\
equipped or protected with armor
A ship with an armored hull.
85.newsreel noun \-ˌrēl\
a short movie dealing with current events
Old newsreels from World War II.
86.episode noun \ˈe-pə-ˌsōd\
a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work
It was a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work.
87.departure noun \di-ˈpär-chər\
the act or an instance of departing
What is your time of departure?
88.pickle noun \ˈpi-kəl\
an article of food that has been preserved in brine or in vinegar
She can make jams and pickles.
89.veto noun \ˈvē-(ˌ)tō\
an authoritative prohibition
Are there enough votes in Congress to override the President's veto?
90.override transitive verb \-ˈrīd\
to ride over or across
These new rules override the old ones.
91.detached adjective \di-ˈtacht\
standing by itself : separate, unconnected
The house has a detached garage.
92.circuit noun, often attributive \ˈsər-kət\
a usually circular line encompassing an area
It takes a year for the Earth to make one circuit around the sun.
93.encompass transitive verb \in-ˈkəm-pəs\
to form a circle about : enclose
The district encompasses most of the downtown area.
94.spit noun \ˈspit\
to eject (as saliva) from the mouth
Spit your gum out before you come into the classroom.
95.eject transitive verb \i-ˈjekt\
to throw out especially by physical force, authority, or influence
The machine automatically ejected the CD.
96.fabricate transitive verb \ˈfa-bri-ˌkāt\
to make up for the purpose of deception
Only the largest parts were fabricated at the factory.
97.deception noun \di-ˈsep-shən\
the act of deceiving
She accuses the company of willful deception in its advertising.
98.willful adjective \ˈwil-fəl\
done deliberately : intentional
He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings.
Synonyms: contrary
Antonyms:amenable, biddable, compliant
99.handicapped adjective \ˋhændɪ͵kæpt\
having a physical or mental disability
He has been handicapped since his motorcycle accident.
100.confederation noun \kən-ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən\
an act of confederating
The smaller nations were forced to form a confederation out of self-defense.
Synonyms
alliance, axis
Antonyms
dissociation
101.knuckle noun \ˈnə-kəl\
he rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers
She rapped her knuckles on the table.
102.rap verb \ˈrap\
to strike with a sharp blow
She rapped him over the knuckles with her fan.
103.subscribe verb \səb-ˈskrīb\
to write (one's name) underneath : sign
You'll receive a user name and password when you subscribe.
Synonyms
acquiesce, agree
Antonyms
dissent
104.dissent intransitive verb \di-ˈsent\
to withhold assent
The Supreme Court, with two justices dissenting, ruled that the law was constitutional.
Synonyms
differ, disagree
Antonyms
agree, assent
105.carriage noun \ˈker-ij, ˈka-rij\
a wheeled vehicle; especially : a horse-drawn vehicle designed for private use and comfort
They rode to the city in carriages.
Synonyms
equipage, rig
106.helicopter noun \ˈhe-lə-ˌkäp-tər, ˈhē-\
an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
Took a helicopter tour to get a better sense of the grandeur of the Grand Canyon.
107.scarcity noun \ˈsker-sə-tē, -stē\
the quality or state of being scarce; especially : want of provisions for the support oflife
Scarcity of food forced the herds to move.
Synonyms
crunch, dearth
Antonyms
abundance, adequacy
108.acclaim verb \ə-ˈklām\
to declare by acclamation
The critics have acclaimed her performance.
Synonyms
accredit, applaud
Antonyms
knock, pan
109.skeleton noun \ˈske-lə-tən\
something reduced to its minimum form or essential parts
They found the fossil skeleton of a mastodon.
Synonyms
architecture, armature
110.ethnic adjective \ˈeth-nik\
of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background <ethnic minorities> <ethnic enclaves>
The U.S. has a wide variety of ethnic groups made up of immigrants or their descendants.
Synonyms
racial, ethnical, tribal
Antonyms
nonracial
111.donor noun \ˈdō-nər, -ˌnȯr\
one that gives, donates, or presents something
The money was raised from individual donors.
Synonyms
angel, donator
112.guar·an·tee noun \ˌger-ən-ˈtē, ˌgär-, ˌga-rən- also ˈger-ən-ˌ or ˈgär-ən-ˌ, ˈga-rən-ˌ\
an assurance for the fulfillment of a condition
The washer comes with a guarantee against major defects.
Synonyms
bond, contract
113.propo·sition noun \ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən\
a (1) : something offered for consideration or acceptance : proposal (2) : a request for sexual intercourse
He made an attractive business proposition.
Synonyms
hypothesis, theory
114.electorate noun \i-ˈlek-t(ə-)rət\
the territory, jurisdiction, or dignity of a German elector
The government is directly responsible to the electorate as a whole.
115.disciple noun \di-ˈsī-pəl\
one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another
A circle of dedicated disciples who conscientiously wrote down everything the prophet said.
Synonyms
acolyte, adherent
Antonyms
coryphaeus, leader
116.trai·tor·ous adjective \ˈtrā-tə-rəs, ˈtrā-trəs\
guilty or capable of treason
When our coach took a job at a rival college, a few traitorous players went right along with him.
Synonyms
disloyal, false
Antonyms
constant, dedicated
117.apol·o·gy noun \ə-ˈpä-lə-jē\
a formal justification : defense
The company issued an official apology to its customers for its error.
Synonyms
alibi, excuse
118.emis·sion noun \ē-ˈmi-shən\
an act or instance of emitting : emanation
Trying to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
119.vir·tue noun \ˈvər-(ˌ)chü\
conformity to a standard of right : morality
The virtue of wool as a clothing material is that it can provide insulation from the cold even when wet.
Synonyms
cardinal virtue, distinction
Antonyms
deficiency, demerit
120.sore adjective \ˈsȯr\
causing pain or distress <a sore subject>
The patient has a sore throat
Synonyms
aching, achy
Antonyms
indolent, painless
121.as·cer·tain transitive verb \ˌa-sər-ˈtān\
archaic : to make certain, exact, or precise
The information can be ascertained by anyone with a computer.
Synonyms
discover, catch on (to)
Antonyms
miss, overlook
122.ther·mal adjective \ˈthər-məl\
[Latin thermae public baths, from Greek thermai, plural of thermē] : of, relating to, or marked by the presence of hot springs <thermal waters>
Jacy wears a thermal underwear when the cold days.
123.dif·fuse adjective \di-ˈfyüs\
not concentrated or localized <diffuse lighting>
The forest was filled with a soft, diffuse light.
Synonyms
circuitous, circumlocutory
Antonyms
compact, concise
124.spade noun \ˈspād\
a digging implement adapted for being pushed into the ground with the foot
He was digging potatoes with a spade.
125.res·o·lu·tion noun \ˌre-zə-ˈlü-shən\
the act or process of resolving: as
The monitor has excellent resolution.
Synonyms
award, call
Antonyms
hesitation, indecision
126.hypocrite noun \ˈhi-pə-ˌkrit\
a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
The hypocrites who criticize other people for not voting but who don't always vote themselves.
127.cylinder noun \ˈsi-lən-dər\
a cylindrical body or space
The cylinder of a revolver.
128.pedestrian adjective \pə-ˈdes-trē-ən\
going or performed on foot
He lived a pedestrian life, working at the paper mill and living in his trailer.
129.mill noun \ˈmil\
a building provided with machinery for grinding grain into flour
The farmer took his corn to the mill.
130.cubic adjective \ˈkyü-bik\
having the form of a cube
A cubic meter.
131.patriotic adjective \ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik\
inspired by patriotism
A patriotic fervor swept the country.
132.ample adjective \ˈam-pəl\
generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
They had ample money for the trip.
Synonyms
abundant, plentiful
Antonyms
bare, minimal
133.spare verb \ˈsper\
to forbear to destroy, punish, or harm
No one knows why the gunman shot some people and spared others.
134.sway noun \ˈswā\
the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed
The ancient Romans held sway over most of Europe.
Synonyms
impact, influence
135.surgical adjective \ˈsər-ji-kəl\
of or relating to surgeons or surgery
The work was done with surgical precision.
136.precision noun \pri-ˈsi-zhən\
the quality or state of being precise
I admire the precision of her work.
137.alleged adjective \ə-ˈlejd, -ˈle-jəd\
asserted to be true or to exist
The alleged thief was arrested.
138.vague adjective \ˈvāg\
not clearly expressed
The instructions she left were vague and difficult to follow.
139.beetle noun \ˈbē-təl\
any of various insects resembling a beetle
I saw a beetle
140.photography noun \fə-ˈtä-grə-fē\
the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface (as film or an optical sensor)
He studied both film and still photography.
141.peasant noun \ˈpe-zənt\
a member of a European class of persons tilling the soil as small landowners or as laborers
They treated us like a bunch of peasants.
142.parameter noun \pə-ˈram-ə-tər\
an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (as a family of curves); also : a quantity (as a mean or variance) that describes a statistical population
There is plenty of scope for experimentation, provided we remain within the parameters of the budget.
143.feminine adjective \ˈfe-mə-nən\
characteristic of or appropriate or unique to women
They've added some feminine touches to the decor.
144.assassinate transitive verb \ə-ˈsa-sə-ˌnāt\
to injure or destroy unexpectedly and treacherously
They discovered a secret plot to assassinate the governor.
145.unity noun \ˈyü-nə-tē\
the quality or state of not being multiple : oneness
There's an aesthetic unity to the sculpture garden that makes it an ideal spot for quiet relaxing.
Synonyms
balance
Antonyms
asymmetry
146.disturbance noun \di-ˈstər-bən(t)s\
the act of disturbing
She doesn't want any more disturbances while she is studying.
147.reclaim transitive verb \ri-ˈklām\
to recall from wrong or improper conduct
Acres of land were reclaimed by conservationists.
Synonyms
get back, reacquire
148.coarse adjective \ˈkȯrs\
of ordinary or inferior quality or value
The dog has a thick, coarse coat.
149.inferior adjective \in-ˈfir-ē-ər\
situated lower down : lower
These pearls are of inferior quality.
150.constituent noun \-wənt, -ənt\
one who authorizes another to act as agent : principal
She's pledged to help her elderly constituents.
151.pledge noun \ˈplej\
a bailment of a chattel as security for a debt or other obligation without involvingtransfer of title
He has promised to fulfill a campaign pledge to cut taxes.
152.appalling adjective\əˋpɔlɪŋ\
inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust
We drove by an appalling accident on the highway.
153.draft noun \ˈdraft\
the act of drawing a net
The published poem differs quite a bit from earlier drafts.
154.lounge verb \ˈlau̇nj\
to act or move idly or lazily
She was lounging on the sofa.
Synonyms
bask
155.concise adjective \kən-ˈsīs\
marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail <a concise report> <a concise definition>
A clear and concise account of the accident.
Synonyms
aphoristic
Antonyms
circuitous
156.census noun \ˈsen(t)-səs\
a count of the population and a property evaluation in early Rome
According to the latest census, the racial makeup of the town has changed dramatically in the last 50 years.
Synonyms
count
157.boycott transitive verb \ˈbȯi-ˌkät\
to engage in a concerted refusal to have dealings with (as a person, store, or organization) usually to express disapproval or to force acceptance of certain conditions
They boycotted the city's bus system.
158.scenery noun \ˈsē-nə-rē, ˈsēn-rē\
the painted scenes or hangings and accessories used on a theater stage
She designed the scenery for the play.
159.quench verb \ˈkwench\
to put out the light or fire of <quench glowing coals with water>
We thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed.
Synonyms
blanket
Antonyms
fire
160.drown verb \ˈdrau̇n\
to become drowned
Four people drowned in the flood.
Synonyms
deluge, flood
Antonyms
drain
161.drain verb \ˈdrān\
to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely <drained all the water out>
Drain the canned tomatoes before adding them to the pot.
Synonyms
bleed, draft
Antonyms
fill
162.profit noun, often attributive \ˈprä-fət\
a valuable return
The company made a profit this year.
Synonyms
earnings, gain
163.windfall noun \ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl\
something (as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage
They received a windfall because of the tax cuts.
164.presumably adverb \-blē\
by reasonable assumption
Presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts.
165.vulnerable adjective \ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl, ˈvəl-nər-bəl\
capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
He was very vulnerable after his divorce.
Synonyms
endangered, exposed
Antonyms
insusceptible
166.pupil noun \ˈpyü-pəl\
a child or young person in school or in the charge of a tutor or instructor
The school has 1500 pupils.
157.vintage noun \ˈvin-tij\
a season's yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard
The vintage was later than usual last year.
168.vacant adjective \ˈvā-kənt\
not occupied by an incumbent, possessor, or officer
These lockers are all vacant.
Synonyms
bare, blank
Antonyms
full
169.preceding adjective \pri-ˈsē-diŋ\
existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place
The preceding week he had been on vacation.
170.qualify verb \ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī\
to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form
His experience qualifies him for the job.
Synonyms
modify
Antonyms
disqualify
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171.crystal noun \ˈkris-təl\
quartz that is transparent or nearly so and that is either colorless or only slightly tinged
She inherited her mother's crystal.
Synonyms
clear
Antonyms
cloudy
172.independence noun \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s\
the quality or state of being independent
She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
Synonyms
self–sufficiency
Antonyms
dependence,reliance
173.wither verb \ˈwi-thər\
to become dry and sapless
The plants withered and died.
Synonyms
dry, wilt
174.debase transitive verb \di-ˈbās, dē-\
to lower in status
The governor debased himself by lying to the public.
Synonyms
abase
Antonyms
elevate
175.turmoil noun \ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l\
a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
Synonyms
disquiet
Antonyms
calm
176.presumably adverb \-blē\
by reasonable assumption
Presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts.
Synonyms
evidently, ostensibly
Antonyms
improbably
177.nutrient adjective \ˈnü-trē-ənt, ˈnyü-\
furnishing nourishment
A breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins.
Synonyms
nourishing, nutritious
Antonyms
nonnutritious
178.slaughter noun \ˈslȯ-tər\
the act of killing; specifically : the butchering of livestock for market
The slaughter of innocent people.
Synonyms
bloodbath, butchery
179.continual adjective \kən-ˈtin-yü-əl, -yəl\
continuing indefinitely in time without interruption <continual fear>
This week we experienced days of continual sunshine.
Synonyms
ceaseless, continuous
Antonyms
discontinuous, noncontinuous
180.oath noun \ˈōth\
a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
He uttered an oath and walked away.
Synonyms
promise, pledge
181.utter adjective \ˈə-tər\
carried to the utmost point or highest degree
It's hard to believe that we were utter strangers just a few days ago.
Synonyms
all-out, arrant, blank
Antonyms
least, littlest
182.crutch noun \ˈkrəch\
a support typically fitting under the armpit for use by the disabled in walking
He had to walk on crutches because he broke his leg.
183.antenna noun \an-ˈte-nə\
one of a pair of slender movable segmented sensory organs on the head of insects, myriapods, and crustaceans
Its ears were small, cup-shaped antennae.
184.tariff noun \ˈter-əf, ˈta-rəf\
a schedule of duties imposed by a government on imported or in some countries exported goods
The government is going to lower the tariff on imported cars.
185.discern verb \di-ˈsərn, -ˈzərn\
to detect with the eyes <discerned a figure approaching through the fog>
The reasons behind this sudden change are difficult to discern.
Synonyms
behold, catch
Antonyms
confuse, mistake, mix (up)
186.sneer verb \ˈsnir\
to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt
You obviously don't know what you're talking about,” she sneered.
Synonyms
laugh, smile
187.resign verb \ri-ˈzīn\
relegate, consign; especially : to give (oneself) over without resistance <resigned herself to her fate>
The senator was forced to resign his position.
Synonyms
abnegate, cede
188.cone noun \ˈkōn\
a solid generated by rotating a right triangle about one of its legs —called also right circular cone
He scooped out the popcorn with a paper cone.
189.scoop noun \ˈsküp\
a large ladle
The story turned out to be the political scoop of the year.
Synonyms
dipper, ladle, spoon
190.instructor noun \in-ˈstrək-tər\
one that instructs : teacher; especially : a college teacher below professorial rank
He's a poetry instructor at a local community college.
Synonyms
educationist
191.rotary adjective \ˈrō-tə-rē\
turning on an axis like a wheel
The rotary action of the wheel.
192.dynamic adjective \dī-ˈna-mik\
of or relating to physical force or energy
He is a dynamic young businessman.
193.compulsory adjective \kəm-ˈpəls-rē, -ˈpəl-sə-\
mandatory, enforced <compulsory retirement>
Is English a compulsory subject?
Synonyms
mandatory, forced
Antonyms
elective, optional
194.voyage noun \ˈvȯi-ij, ˈvȯ(-)ij\
an act or instance of traveling : journey
The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage.
195.trauma noun \ˋtrɔmə\
an injury (as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent
She never fully recovered from the traumas she suffered during her childhood.
196.sexuality noun \ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē\
the condition of having sex
She is comfortable with her sexuality.
197.gallop verb \ˈga-ləp\
to progress or ride at a gallop
The horse galloped toward us.
Synonyms
dash, run
198.scatter verb \ˈska-tər\
to cause to separate widely
The wind scattered the pile of leaves.
199.archive noun \ˈär-ˌkīv\
a place in which public records or historical documents are preserved
The original movie was stored in a film archive.
Synonyms
library
200.pilot noun \ˈpī-lət\
one employed to steer a ship
Mark Twain was once a river pilot on the Mississippi.
Synonyms
airman, aviator
201.ambassador noun \am-ˈba-sə-dər\
an authorized representative or messenger
Embassy officials met with the ambassador.
Synonyms
agent
202.marvelous adjective \ˈmärv-(ə-)ləs\
causing wonder : astonishing
We had a marvelous time at the party.
Synonyms
amazing,awesome
Antonyms
familiar
203.calamity noun \kə-ˈla-mə-tē\
a state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss
He predicted calamity for the economy.
Synonyms
apocalypse, disaster
204.ambiguity noun \ˌam-bə-ˈgyü-ə-tē\
the quality or state of being ambiguous especially in meaning
The ambiguities in his answers.
205.hamper transitive verb \ˈham-pər\
to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
The project was hampered by budget restraints.
Synonyms
clog, cramp
Antonyms
aid, assist
206.fragrance noun \ˈfrā-grən(t)s\
a sweet or delicate odor
A flower with a lovely fragrance.
Synonyms
aroma
Antonyms
fetor
207.appeal noun \ə-ˈpēl\
a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
Her jokes are quickly losing their appeal.
Synonyms
adjuration
Antonyms
repulsion
208.signal noun \ˈsig-nəl\
an act, event, or watchword that has been agreed on as the occasion of concerted action
He likes her but he is sending the wrong signals with his constant teasing.
Synonyms
flag
209.defense noun \di-ˈfen(t)s\
a the act or action of defending <the defense of our country> <speak out in defense of justice>
They put up a good defense, but the city ultimately fell to the invaders.
Synonyms
ammunition, armor
210.aesthetic adjective \es-ˈthe-tik\
of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful <aesthetic theories>
There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.
Synonyms
beautiful , attractive
Antonyms
grotesque, hideous
211.grotesque noun \grō-ˈtesk\
a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
Grotesque faces are carved over the doorway of the old building.
Synonyms
monster
212.gang intransitive verb \ˈgaŋ\
a group of persons working together
He was shot by a member of a rival gang.
Synonyms
army, band
213.ecstasy noun \ˈek-stə-sē\
a state of being beyond reason and self-control
His performance sent the audience into ecstasies.
Synonyms
cloud nine
Antonyms
depression
214.contaminate transitive verb \kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnāt\
to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
Be careful not to allow bacteria to contaminate the wound.
Synonyms
befoul, defile
Antonyms
decontaminate
215.menu noun \ˈmen-(ˌ)yü, ˈmān-\
a list of the dishes that may be ordered (as in a restaurant) or that are to be served (as at a banquet)
I'd like to see your lunch menu, please.
Synonyms
card
216.vein noun \ˈvān\
a narrow water channel in rock or earth or in ice
The author goes on in that sarcastic vein for pages.
Synonyms
fashion
217.feeble adjective \ˈfē-bəl\
markedly lacking in strength
We heard a feeble cry for help.
Synonyms
asthenic, debilitated
Antonyms
mighty, powerful
218.malaria noun \mə-ˈler-ē-ə\
air infected with a noxious substance capable of causing disease; especially : miasma
He has had another attack of malaria.
219.throng noun \ˈthrȯŋ\
a multitude of assembled persons
Mike dashed through the throng of people on the street.
Synonyms
army, bike
220.heroine noun \ˈher-ə-wən\
a mythological or legendary woman having the qualities of a hero
The town remembered her as the heroine of the flood and erected a statue in her honor.
221.bankruptcy noun \ˈbaŋk-(ˌ)rəp(t)-sē\
the quality or state of being bankrupt
The company is facing bankruptcy.
Synonyms
insolvency
Antonyms
solvency
222.manipulate transitive verb \mə-ˈni-pyə-ˌlāt\
to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
The baby is learning to manipulate blocks.
Synonyms
exploit, play
223.erroneous adjective \i-ˈrō-nē-əs, e-\
containing or characterized by error : mistaken <erroneous assumptions> <gave an erroneous impression>
It's erroneous to assume that the press always prints the truth.
Synonyms
false, inaccurate
Antonyms
accurate, correct
224.offspring noun \ˈȯf-ˌspriŋ\
the product of the reproductive processes of an animal or plant : young, progeny
The disease can be transmitted from parent to offspring.
Synonyms
progeny
225.damned adjective \ˈdam(d)\
complete, utter —often used as an intensive <a damned shame>
Only a damned fool would say such a thing.
Synonyms
all-out
226.tuck verb \ˈtək\
to pull up into a fold
She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap.
227.repetition noun \ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən\
the act or an instance of repeating or being repeated
Sometimes repetition is necessary to drive a point home.
Synonyms
duplication, iteration
228.territory noun \ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē\
a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority
Those mountains are in Mexican territory.
Synonyms
habitat
229.bulletin noun \ˈbu̇-lə-tən also ˈbə-\
a brief public notice issuing usually from an authoritative source
The television program was interrupted for a news bulletin.
Synonyms
book, journal
230.haul verb \ˈhȯl\
to exert traction on : draw <haul a wagon>
They hauled the boat up onto the beach.
Synonyms
drag, draw
Antonyms
drive, propel, push
231.asylum noun \ə-ˈsī-ləm\
an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
She asked for political asylum.
Synonyms
madhouse, bedlam
232.portable adjective \ˈpȯr-tə-bəl\
capable of being carried or moved about <a portable TV>
Portable devices such as MP3 players are becoming increasingly popular.
Synonyms
mobile, movable
Antonyms
immobile, immovable
233.appraisal noun \ə-ˈprā-zəl\
an act or instance of appraising; especially : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person]
The book is an excellent appraisal of the influences that have shaped our government.
Synonyms
estimation, appraisement
234.allied adjective \ə-ˈlīd, ˈa-ˌlīd\
having or being in close association
We were allied with them against the aggressor.
Synonyms
affiliated, akin, related, kindred
Antonyms
unrelated
235.superstitious adjective \-ˈsti-shəs\
of, relating to, or swayed by superstition
He's very superstitious and won't pitch without his lucky mitt.
236.chimney noun \ˈchim-nē\
a vertical structure incorporated into a building and enclosing a flue or flues that carry off smoke
His house has a chimney.
237.seduction noun \si-ˈdək-shən\
the act of seducing; especially : the enticement of a person to sexual intercourse
The book describes his seductions of young women.
Synonyms
allurement, enticement, lure, temptation
238.odor noun \ˈō-dər\
a quality of something that stimulates the olfactory organ : scent
The cheese has a strong odor.
Synonyms
air, ambience
239.monopoly noun \mə-ˈnä-p(ə-)lē\
exclusive ownership through legal privilege, command of supply, or concerted action
The government passed laws intended to break up monopolies.
240.hoof verb\ˈhu̇f, ˈhüf\
walk <hoofed it to the lecture hall>
My son hoofs a mile to school each day.
The cast was hoofing on the stage.
241.poach transitive verb \ˈpōch\
to cook in simmering liquid
Poached eggs and beans.
242.simulate transitive verb \ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt\
to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
The model will be used to simulate the effects of an earthquake.
Synonyms
act, affect, assume
243.complexion noun \kəm-ˈplek-shən\
the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
She has a dark complexion.
All of the children had healthy complexions.
Synonyms
color
244.serene adjective \sə-ˈrēn\
clear and free of storms or unpleasant change <serene skies>
She was always calm and serene.
Synonyms
arcadian, calm, hushed
Antonyms
boisterous, clamorous
245.rattle verb \ˈra-təl\
to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises <the windows rattled in the wind>
A cold November wind rattled the windows.
Synonyms
babel, blare
Antonyms
quiet, silence
246.lullaby noun \ˈlə-lə-ˌbī\
a soothing refrain; specifically : a song to quiet children or lull them to sleep
Jane hummed a lullaby last night.
247.expel transitive verb \ik-ˈspel\
to force out : eject
The club may expel members who do not follow the rules.
Synonyms
banish, boot
Antonyms
inbreathe, inhale, inspire
248.check noun \ˈchek\
exposure of a chess king to an attack from which he must be protected or moved to safety
Please give the schedule a check to see if the times are correct.
Synonyms
bill, tab
Antonyms
continuance, continuation
249.briefcase noun \ˈbrēf-ˌkās\
a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books
Jessie always goes to work with a briefcase.
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250.exhaust[ɪgˋzɔst](v.)
to consume entirely
He had exhausted his supply of water.
251.clench[klɛntʃ](v.)
to hold fast
He clenched his teeth and continued to look straight ahead.
252.gaudy[ˋgɔdɪ](adj.)
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
She wore a gaudy costume to the party.
253.swell[swɛl](v.)
to become distended or puffed up
His ankles began to swell.
254.gaudy[ˋgɔdɪ](adj.)
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
She wore a gaudy costume to the party.
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255.orient transitive verb \ˈȯr-ē-ˌent\
to cause to face or point toward the east
The program is intended to orient students toward a career in medicine.
Synonyms
accustom, familiarize
256.divert verb \də-ˈvərt, dī-\
to turn aside : deviate <studied law but diverted to diplomacy>
The stream was diverted toward the farmland.
Synonyms
disport, amuse
257.salon noun \sə-ˈlän, ˈsa-ˌlän, sa-ˈlōⁿ\
an elegant apartment or living room (as in a fashionable home)
At its headquarters the company maintains a fashionable salon filled with works ofmodern art.
Synonyms
gallery, museum
258.stabilize verb \ˈstā-bə-ˌlīz\
to make stable, steadfast, or firm
The country's population has stabilized at 3.2 million.
259.bulky adjective \ˈbəl-kē also ˈbu̇l-\
having bulk
Bulky packages might cost more to mail.
Synonyms
big, biggish
Antonyms
bantam, dinky
260.shawl [ʃɔl](n.)
a square or oblong usually fabric garment or wrapper used especially as a coveringfor the head or shoulders
A woman in ablack shawl came out of the shop.
261.scamper(v.) [ˋskæmpɚ]
to run nimbly and usually playfully about
The kids were scampering around the yard.
262.inclined (adj.) [ɪnˋklaɪnd]
having inclination, disposition, or tendency
Karen didn't feel inclined to help.
263.excursion (n.) [ɪkˋskɝʒən]
a usually brief pleasure trip
a trip at special reduced rates
They went on a brief excursion to the coast.
Synonyms
jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, sally, sashay
264.audible (adj.) [ˋɔdəb!]
heard or capable of being heard
His voice was barely audible above the noise of the machinery.
265.shrill (adj.) [ʃrɪl]
to utter or emit an acute piercing sound
Helen let out a shrill cry when she caught sight of a snake.
Synonyms
howl, screech, shriek, scream, squall, squeal, yelp, yell
266.interpose[͵ɪntɚˋpoz](v.)
to place in an intervening position
He interposed himself between them to stop them fighting.
Synonyms
intercede, intermediate
267.defiant (adj.) [dɪˋfaɪənt]
full of or showing defiance
He's taken a defiant stand on the issue.
Synonyms
balky, contrary, contumacious, disobedient
268.gaudy[ˋgɔdɪ](adj.)
ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
She wore a gaudy costume to the party.
269.quiver (v.) [ˋkwɪvɚ]
to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
Her lips quivered when she heard the bad news.
Synonyms
agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, joggle, jolt, jounce, judder
270.janitor noun \ˈja-nə-tər\
one who keeps the premises of a building (as an apartment or office) clean, tends the heating system, and makes minor repairs
Got a job as the night janitor at the elementary school.
271.shear verb \ˈshir\
to cut off the hair from
He found a job of shearing wool from sheep.
Synonyms
bob, crop
272.doom noun \ˈdüm\
a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
The papers are filled with stories of gloom and doom.
Synonyms
sentence, finding, holding, judgment (or judgement), ruling
Antonyms
birth, nativity
273.orchestra noun \ˈȯr-kəs-trə, -ˌkes-\
the circular space used by the chorus in front of the proscenium in an ancient Greek theater
He plays violin in the school orchestra.
Synonyms
band, philharmonic
274.besiege transitive verb \bi-ˈsēj, bē-\
to surround with armed forces
The army beseiged the castle.
Synonyms
beleaguer, blockade
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