| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abate | To reduce in intensity or amount. |
| 2. | Aberration | Departure from what is normal. |
| 3. | Abhor | To loathe or detest strongly. |
| 4. | Abound | To exist in large numbers or amounts. |
| 5. | Absolve | To declare free from guilt or blame. |
| 6. | Abstain | To refrain voluntarily from something. |
| 7. | Adept | Highly skilled or proficient. |
| 8. | Adroit | Clever or skillful with mind or hands. |
| 9. | Affable | Friendly, easy to talk to. |
| 10. | Afflict | To cause pain or suffering. |
| 11. | Allude | To refer indirectly or hint at. |
| 12. | Amend | To make minor changes to improve. |
| 13. | Amicable | Characterized by friendliness. |
| 14. | Amorphous | Without a clear shape or form. |
| 15. | Anomaly | Something deviating from the norm. |
| 16. | Apex | The highest point or tip. |
| 17. | Apprehensive | Anxious or fearful about the future. |
| 18. | Arbitrary | Based on whim, not reason. |
| 19. | Archaic | Very old or outdated. |
| 20. | Aspire | To seek ambitiously; aim toward. |
| 21. | Augment | To make something larger or more effective. |
| 22. | Auspicious | Favorable, likely leading to success. |
| 23. | Authentic | Genuine; not false or copied. |
| 24. | Belligerent | Hostile, aggressive, or eager to fight. |
| 25. | Benign | Gentle, kindly; not harmful. |
| 26. | Bereft | Deprived of or lacking something. |
| 27. | Blatant | Done openly, unashamedly. |
| 28. | Brevity | Concise expression; shortness of duration. |
| 29. | Candor | Honesty or frankness. |
| 30. | Cascade | A small waterfall or series of waterfalls. |
| 31. | Chronic | Persistent, long-lasting (especially illness). |
| 32. | Civic | Relating to a city or citizenship. |
| 33. | Coalesce | To come together to form one whole. |
| 34. | Commend | To praise formally or officially. |
| 35. | Compelling | Evoking strong interest or admiration. |
| 36. | Competent | Having necessary ability or skill. |
| 37. | Complacent | Self-satisfied, often without awareness of danger. |
| 38. | Compliance | Acting according to a request or rule. |
| 39. | Comprehensive | Thorough; covering all parts. |
| 40. | Concise | Brief but comprehensive. |
| 41. | Confer | To have discussions; exchange views. |
| 42. | Congruent | In agreement or harmony. |
| 43. | Concerted | Jointly arranged; done together. |
| 44. | Conjecture | Opinion formed on incomplete information. |
| 45. | Conscience | Inner sense of right or wrong. |
| 46. | Conspicuous | Clearly visible or attracting notice. |
| 47. | Contingent | Dependent on certain conditions. |
| 48. | Corpulent | Having a bulky, overweight body. |
| 49. | Daunting | Intimidating, seeming difficult. |
| 50. | Debunk | To expose falseness of an idea. |
| 51. | Deluge | Severe flood or overwhelming influx. |
| 52. | Denounce | To publicly declare as wrong. |
| 53. | Depict | To represent or describe in detail. |
| 54. | Derive | To obtain from a specified source. |
| 55. | Detrimental | Tending to cause harm. |
| 56. | Dexterous | Demonstrating skill with hands or mind. |
| 57. | Dilapidated | In disrepair or ruin. |
| 58. | Diligent | Hardworking, careful in duties. |
| 59. | Dispel | To make disappear (doubt, feeling, belief). |
| 60. | Disseminate | To spread widely (information, ideas). |
| 61. | Distort | To pull out of shape; misrepresent. |
| 62. | Docile | Easily taught or managed; obedient. |
| 63. | Dubious | Doubtful or questionable. |
| 64. | Eclectic | Drawing from diverse sources. |
| 65. | Elicit | To draw out (response, fact, info). |
| 66. | Elusive | Difficult to find, catch, define. |
| 67. | Embolden | To give someone courage or confidence. |
| 68. | Eminent | Famous and respected in a field. |
| 69. | Empirical | Based on observation or experiment. |
| 70. | Endorse | To declare approval or support of. |
| 71. | Ennui | Feeling of boredom or listlessness. |
| 72. | Enthrall | To capture someone’s fascinated attention. |
| 73. | Entice | To attract by offering advantage. |
| 74. | Equitable | Fair and impartial. |
| 75. | Euphemism | Mild word for something harsh. |
| 76. | Exasperate | Greatly irritate or frustrate. |
| 77. | Exhort | To strongly urge or encourage. |
| 78. | Exhume | To dig out from the ground. |
| 79. | Fledgling | Young, inexperienced, or new. |
| 80. | Futile | Incapable of producing a result; pointless. |
| 81. | Galvanize | To shock or excite into action. |
| 82. | Genealogy | Study of family ancestry. |
| 83. | Gluttony | Excessive greed in eating or drinking. |
| 84. | Harbinger | Something indicating a future event. |
| 85. | Harmonious | Forming a pleasing whole. |
| 86. | Hinder | To create difficulties; slow progress. |
| 87. | Imminent | About to happen. |
| 88. | Impromptu | Done spontaneously, without planning. |
| 89. | Incognito | Concealed identity or hidden. |
| 90. | Indict | To formally accuse of wrongdoing. |
| 91. | Induce | To bring about or give rise to. |
| 92. | Inevitabile | Certain to happen; unavoidable. |
| 93. | Insipid | Lacking flavor, interest, or vigor. |
| 94. | Intangible | Unable to be touched; not physical. |
| 95. | Irreverent | Showing lack of respect for serious matters. |
| 96. | Keen | Highly developed; sharp. |
| 97. | Labyrinth | Complex network of passages or paths. |
| 98. | Languid | Lacking energy or effort. |
| 99. | Liaison | Communication channel; close working relationship. |
| 100. | Lucid | Expressed clearly; easy to understand. |