| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abate | Become less intense. |
| 2. | Aberration | Departure from what is normal. |
| 3. | Abridge | Shorten without losing meaning. |
| 4. | Abstain | Choose not to do something. |
| 5. | Acclaim | Praise publicly and enthusiastically. |
| 6. | Accolade | Award or expression of praise. |
| 7. | Acrimony | Bitterness in speech or manner. |
| 8. | Admonish | Warn or scold firmly. |
| 9. | Adverse | Harmful; unfavorable. |
| 10. | Aesthetic | Relating to beauty or art. |
| 11. | Affable | Friendly; easy to talk to. |
| 12. | Alleviate | Make less severe. |
| 13. | Ambiguous | Open to more than one meaning. |
| 14. | Amiable | Pleasant and friendly. |
| 15. | Amicable | Friendly; not hostile. |
| 16. | Amplify | Increase in size or effect. |
| 17. | Analogous | Comparable in certain respects. |
| 18. | Anomaly | Something that deviates from standard. |
| 19. | Antagonize | Cause someone to become hostile. |
| 20. | Apathy | Lack of interest or concern. |
| 21. | Appease | Calm or satisfy demands. |
| 22. | Appraise | Assess value or quality. |
| 23. | Arduous | Difficult; requiring much effort. |
| 24. | Articulate | Express clearly and effectively. |
| 25. | Assert | State confidently as fact. |
| 26. | Assiduous | Hardworking; persistent. |
| 27. | Austere | Severely simple; strict. |
| 28. | Avarice | Extreme greed for wealth. |
| 29. | Banal | Commonplace; lacking originality. |
| 30. | Beguile | Charm or deceive pleasantly. |
| 31. | Benevolent | Kind; well-meaning. |
| 32. | Benign | Harmless; gentle. |
| 33. | Bolster | Support; strengthen. |
| 34. | Brevity | Shortness of expression. |
| 35. | Cacophony | Harsh, discordant sound. |
| 36. | Candid | Truthful and straightforward. |
| 37. | Capricious | Impulsive; unpredictable. |
| 38. | Catalyst | Something that speeds change. |
| 39. | Censure | Express strong disapproval. |
| 40. | Cite | Quote as evidence. |
| 41. | Clarity | Clearness; ease of understanding. |
| 42. | Coerce | Force by threats or pressure. |
| 43. | Cogent | Clear, logical, and convincing. |
| 44. | Collaborate | Work together toward a goal. |
| 45. | Concise | Brief yet comprehensive. |
| 46. | Concur | Agree; share an opinion. |
| 47. | Condone | Accept as permissible. |
| 48. | Conspicuous | Easily seen; noticeable. |
| 49. | Contend | Argue; maintain a position. |
| 50. | Contradict | Assert the opposite. |
| 51. | Convey | Communicate; make known. |
| 52. | Corroborate | Confirm with supporting evidence. |
| 53. | Credible | Believable; trustworthy. |
| 54. | Cursory | Quick and not thorough. |
| 55. | Deference | Respectful submission to others. |
| 56. | Deficit | Shortfall; amount lacking. |
| 57. | Deft | Skillful and quick. |
| 58. | Delineate | Describe precisely; outline. |
| 59. | Denote | Indicate; be a sign of. |
| 60. | Depict | Represent in words or images. |
| 61. | Deride | Mock; ridicule. |
| 62. | Deter | Discourage from acting. |
| 63. | Diligent | Careful and persistent in effort. |
| 64. | Disparage | Speak of as unimportant. |
| 65. | Diverge | Move in different directions. |
| 66. | Eloquent | Fluent, persuasive speaking or writing. |
| 67. | Elusive | Hard to find or grasp. |
| 68. | Emulate | Imitate to equal or excel. |
| 69. | Endorse | Support publicly; approve. |
| 70. | Engender | Cause to develop. |
| 71. | Enhance | Improve; increase value. |
| 72. | Enigma | Mystery; puzzling thing. |
| 73. | Epitome | Perfect example of something. |
| 74. | Equivocal | Unclear; having two meanings. |
| 75. | Eradicate | Destroy completely. |
| 76. | Erratic | Unpredictable; inconsistent. |
| 77. | Evoke | Bring to mind; elicit. |
| 78. | Exacerbate | Make a problem worse. |
| 79. | Exemplify | Illustrate by example. |
| 80. | Exonerate | Clear from blame. |
| 81. | Explicit | Stated clearly and directly. |
| 82. | Fathom | Understand after much thought. |
| 83. | Feasible | Possible; workable. |
| 84. | Fidelity | Faithfulness; accuracy to original. |
| 85. | Flourish | Grow vigorously; thrive. |
| 86. | Foment | Stir up trouble or unrest. |
| 87. | Frugal | Careful with money; thrifty. |
| 88. | Garrulous | Excessively talkative. |
| 89. | Gregarious | Sociable; enjoying groups. |
| 90. | Hasty | Done too quickly; rash. |
| 91. | Hinder | Create obstacles; impede. |
| 92. | Hypothesis | Proposed explanation to test. |
| 93. | Impartial | Fair; not biased. |
| 94. | Impeccable | Flawless; without errors. |
| 95. | Imperative | Necessary; of vital importance. |
| 96. | Impetuous | Acting suddenly without thought. |
| 97. | Inadvertent | Unintentional; accidental. |
| 98. | Incessant | Continuing without stopping. |
| 99. | Incisive | Sharp and clear in thought. |
| 100. | Inevitable | Certain to happen. |