3000 SAT Vocabulary Level 1 - 1: Matching Quizzes

3000 Common SAT Vocabulary

3000 Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes

abandon

	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	combination of two or more elements or parts

abduction

	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force
	disparage or depreciate; put down
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being

abject

	being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

abrasive

	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding

absolute

	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body

absolve

	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit

absorb

	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention

abstinence

	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	restraint from eating or drinking; refraining from indulging appetite or desire
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness

abstract

	theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality

abusive

	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

abyss

	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	disparage or depreciate; put down

academic

	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money

accelerate

	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact

accessible

	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of

accessory

	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior

accommodate

	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for

accomplice

	change something into another form; transform
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal

accord

	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states

acknowledge

	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	become worse; decline; fall
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

acme

	a small section of filmed or filed material
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables

acquire

	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

acquittal

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	state of being found or proved not guilty; judgment of not guilty
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case

acute

	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite

adage

	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt

adamant

	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	written statement made under oath
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	swollen or puffed as with water or air

adapt

	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose

addiction

	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something

address

	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	determined to do or have
	end of existence or activity; termination

adept

	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact

adhere

	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil

adjacent

	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit
	determined to do or have
	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses

administration

	make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties

adolescence

	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity

adversary

	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition

adverse

	relating to stars; star-shaped
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate

adversity

	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	husky; muscular and heavily built

advocate

	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something

aesthetic

	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body

affected

	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

affidavit

	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	written statement made under oath
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition

affiliation

	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	partnership; alliance; association in the same family or society
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions

affliction

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses

aftermath

	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	sudden downfall; complete disaster

agenda

	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others

agent

	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune

aggressor

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks

alias

	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish

alien

	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	mixture; a combination of diverse things

alienate

	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally

alimony

	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable

allegiance

	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding

alleviate

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	small waterfall; sudden downpour

alloy

	place of refuge or shelter; protection
	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity

allure

	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable

aloof

	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks

altercation

	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	young woman making formal entrance into society
	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity

amend

	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm

amiss

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty

ammunition

	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells

amnesia

	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness

amnesty

	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	husky; muscular and heavily built

amoral

	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	public records; place where public records are kept

ample

	disparage or depreciate; put down
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions
	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large

amulet

	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

analogy

	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	written statement made under oath
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

anarchy

	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	secretive, not openly shown
	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious

anchor

	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end

anecdote

	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	disparage or depreciate; put down

anemia

	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap

anesthetic

	a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	small waterfall; sudden downpour

anguish

	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme suffering

animated

	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon

animosity

	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit

annex

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit

anomaly

	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark

anonymity

	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something

anonymous

	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions

anthem

	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty

anthropologist

	one who studies history and science of mankind
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope

antidote

	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	over-regulated administrative system
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts

antiquated

	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts

antiseptic

	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

ape

	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions

apocalyptic

	prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	swollen or puffed as with water or air

apparatus

	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result

appease

	bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve
	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope

application

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	consider; think about carefully; weigh

appreciate

	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells

apprehend

	public records; place where public records are kept
	take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system

appropriate

	report or record in chronological order
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

aptitude

	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God

arbitrary

	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy
	something that relieves pain

arbitrator

	chief; serving as an essential component
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue; one having the power to make authoritative decisions

arcade

	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	change something into another form; transform
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe

archives

	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	something that relieves pain
	public records; place where public records are kept

aria

	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap

array

	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement

arrest

	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	easily broken; having little elasticity
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope

arrogance

	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	become worse; decline; fall
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion

arrogant

100

	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent

arsenal

101

	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things

articulate

102

	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography

artifact

103

	something that relieves pain
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time

ascertain

104

	find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

asinine

105

	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish

aspire

106

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	held in common; of a group of people
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end

assert

107

	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	end of existence or activity; termination
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

assessment

108

	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content

assumption

109

	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	protect or fight for the first place

assurance

110

	promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
	of the universe; vast
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	easily broken; having little elasticity

asteroid

111

	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks

astral

112

	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone

astronomical

113

	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom

astute

114

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help

asylum

115

	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	place of refuge or shelter; protection

atlas

116

	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin

atone

117

	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence

attain

118

	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine
	achieve or accomplish; gain
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic

attentive

119

	protect or fight for the first place
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body

attest

120

	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use

attribute

121

	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	essential quality; reputation; honor

audit

122

	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item

auditorium

123

	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God

august

124

	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
	husky; muscular and heavily built

authoritative

125

	use of force to get someone to obey
	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial

autopsy

126

	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit

auxiliary

127

	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	helper, additional or subsidiary
	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader

avail

128

	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable

avalanche

129

	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
	a great mass of falling snow and ice

avenge

130

	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action

aversion

131

	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike

avert

132

	mixture; a combination of diverse things
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away

avid

133

	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy

awe

134

	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	one who studies history and science of mankind
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident

babble

135

	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body

badger

136

	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	quote; adduce as an instance

bait

137

	military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance

balm

138

	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
	something that relieves pain
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable

balmy

139

	report or record in chronological order
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	mild and pleasant; fragrant

bane

140

	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	quote; adduce as an instance
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap

barb

141

	a great mass of falling snow and ice
	sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody

barren

142

	desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
	disparage or depreciate; put down
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	fastening device; firm grip

beam

143

	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

begrudge

144

	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	examination of dead body; post-mortem
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

belittle

145

	cause to come together formally
	husky; muscular and heavily built
	disparage or depreciate; put down
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine

benefactor

146

	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	of the universe; vast
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun

beneficial

147

	helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope

beneficiary

148

	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	determined to do or have
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
	declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly

benevolent

149

	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable

benign

150

	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
	storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
	kindly; favorable; not malignant
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress

bent

151

	determined to do or have
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	use of force to get someone to obey
	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal

berserk

152

	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts

beseech

153

	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened

bestow

154

	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	give as a gift; present
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time

betray

155

	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated

biased

156

	use of force to get someone to obey
	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

bizarre

157

	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
	arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others

bland

158

	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

blasphemy

159

	change something into another form; transform
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away

blatant

160

	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality

bleak

161

	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable

bloated

162

	use of force to get someone to obey
	swollen or puffed as with water or air
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	graze; skim or glance at casually

bluff

163

	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
	a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive

blunt

164

	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	mentally or emotionally upset; deranged; excessively agitated
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm

blurt

165

	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs
	utter suddenly and impulsively

bode

166

	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion

bogus

167

	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	counterfeit or fake; not authentic; not genuine

bolt

168

	state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally

booming

169

	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil

boundless

170

	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast

bourgeois

171

	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	become worse; decline; fall

boycott

172

	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	refrain from buying or using
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process

bravado

173

	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	defiant or swaggering behavior; the pretense of courage; false show of bravery
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another

brazen

174

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person

breach

175

	act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God; utterance or writing concerning God
	greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time
	breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap

brittle

176

	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	easily broken; having little elasticity
	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate

brochure

177

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances

brooch

178

	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women
	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal

browse

179

	rubbing away; tending to grind down
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something

buffet

180

	wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
	elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	mild and pleasant; fragrant

bureaucracy

181

	over-regulated administrative system
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of

burly

182

	essential quality; reputation; honor
	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	husky; muscular and heavily built

cache

183

	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for

cadaver

184

	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury; charm
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks

calculated

185

	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable

caliber

186

	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain

callous

187

	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	something that relieves pain
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened

camouflage

188

	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	achieve or accomplish; gain
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance

candor

189

	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable

canine

190

	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	related to dogs; dog-like; affecting or derived from dogs

cant

191

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	medicine to counteract a poison or disease; an agent that relieves or counteracts
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect

capacity

192

	mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
	essential quality; reputation; honor
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

caprice

193

	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive

caption

194

	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	graze; skim or glance at casually
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune

carat

195

	unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	protect or fight for the first place
	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

cardinal

196

	table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
	chief; serving as an essential component
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	achieve or accomplish; gain

cardiologist

197

	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
	husky; muscular and heavily built
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened

carnage

198

	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling

carnal

199

	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large
	chief; serving as an essential component
	young woman making formal entrance into society

cascade

200

	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	sudden downfall; complete disaster
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	small waterfall; sudden downpour

casualty

201

	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	having life or vigor or spirit; filled with activity; in the form of cartoon
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful

catalyst

202

	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content

catastrophe

203

	stop motion; curb or restrain
	calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive

catholic

204

	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior

caucus

205

	sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind
	outcome; consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part

cavalier

206

	young woman making formal entrance into society
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless

celebrated

207

	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	assumed name; another name; a name that has been assumed temporarily
	condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles; deficiency of red blood cells; lack of vitality
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past

censor

208

	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
	overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong

cerebral

209

	operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
	dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
	relating to the brain or cerebrum; intellectual rather than emotional
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged

champion

210

	secretive, not openly shown
	protect or fight for the first place
	payment by a husband to his divorced wife, or vice versa
	the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force

chaotic

211

	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
	the object made by human beings; inaccurate observation, effect, or result
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager

charisma

212

	divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
	expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

charlatan

213

	lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

chaste

214

	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of

check

215

	stop motion; curb or restrain
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	refrain from buying or using

checkered

216

	foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune

chisel

217

	the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses
	acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
	determined to do or have
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal

chivalrous

218

	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave
	change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
	pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover

choreography

219

	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	art of representing dances in written symbols; the arrangement of dances
	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit

chronic

220

	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	disparage or depreciate; put down
	secretive, not openly shown
	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection

chronicle

221

	corpse; dead body, especially one intended for dissection
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	report or record in chronological order

cite

222

	favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
	quote; adduce as an instance
	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person

civil

223

	having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
	irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
	inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding

clairvoyant

224

	security pledged for repayment of loan
	having foresight; fortuneteller
	enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell
	partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing

clandestine

225

	make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
	serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
	beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

clasp

226

	fastening device; firm grip
	adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
	an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
	end of existence or activity; termination

clemency

227

	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin

clientele

228

	partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong
	clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons

clip

229

	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	a small section of filmed or filed material
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act

clout

230

	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will

coalition

231

	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	something that relieves pain
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

coercion

232

	secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
	use of force to get someone to obey
	public records; place where public records are kept
	over-regulated administrative system

coin

233

	combination of two or more elements or parts
	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	a private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate

coincidence

234

	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	over-regulated administrative system

collage

235

	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	work of art put together from fragments
	famous; well-known; having illustrious past
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action

collateral

236

	security pledged for repayment of loan
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	the compulsive physiological and psychological need for a substance; being abnormally dependent on something
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

colossal

237

	area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic

comatose

238

	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	middle class; selfishly materialistic; dully conventional
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate

commemorate

239

	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
	absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
	serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony

communal

240

	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	held in common; of a group of people

commute

241

	two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	consider; think about carefully; weigh

compact

242

	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
	morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
	secretive, not openly shown
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case

compatible

243

	obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
	harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
	a small section of filmed or filed material
	determined to do or have

compelling

244

	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention
	held in common; of a group of people
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	of the universe; vast

complement

245

	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act
	complete; consummate; make perfect

compliance

246

	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention

component

247

	secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness
	element; ingredient; abstract part of something
	examination of dead body; post-mortem

compound

248

	set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked

comprehensive

249

	give as a gift; present
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	a group of parts that work together to perform a given function; appliance, or device for a particular purpose

compress

250

	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help
	close; squeeze or press together; contract
	destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people

compromise

251

	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
	a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation

compute

252

	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	husky; muscular and heavily built
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding

concede

253

	append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
	small and economical car; small cosmetics case
	admit; yield; give up physical control of another
	ability; degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel

conception

254

	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	change something into another form; transform
	beginning; forming of an idea; an act of conceiving
	examination of dead body; post-mortem

concession

255

	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states

concord

256

	agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
	mild and pleasant; fragrant
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
	more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large

conundrum

257

	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish
	the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
	riddle; difficult problem; dilemma

convene

258

	cause to come together formally
	turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help

convention

259

	perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states

conventional

260

	having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
	declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks

converse

261

	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	relating to stars; star-shaped
	rubbing away; tending to grind down

convert

262

	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	covered passageway, usually lined with shops; simple arched opening in a wall; vault or vaulted place
	change something into another form; transform

conviction

263

	dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist

cordial

264

	exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
	one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	blow, especially with the fist; great influence, especially political or social
	gracious; showing warmth and friendliness

coronation

265

	in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
	ceremony of crowning queen or king
	the doctor who specializes in medical problems related to heart
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time

corroborate

266

	establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe

cosmic

267

	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	deliberately planned; carefully thought out in advance
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	of the universe; vast

cosmopolitan

268

	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	sophisticated; of worldwide scope
	extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune

covert

269

	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	secretive, not openly shown
	loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion

curator

270

	lasting for a long period; marked by frequent recurrence, as certain diseases
	fleshly; of or relating to body or flesh; bodily
	one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
	ornamental clasp; decorative pin worn by women

curt

271

	having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
	in utter disorder; lacking visible order or organization
	a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
	partnership; league; state of being combined into one body

cynical

272

	frankness; quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	young woman making formal entrance into society
	skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope

dabble

273

	splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent
	cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
	impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds

dank

274

	too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
	disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
	talk foolishly or idly; utter meaningless confusion of words or sounds
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something

deadlock

275

	standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces or factions; stalemate
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

debacle

276

	the judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief
	stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
	resent; give or expend with reluctance; be envious of
	sudden downfall; complete disaster

debris

277

	overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
	assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
	remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
	use of force to get someone to obey

debutante

278

	weighting authority; peremptory and dictatorial
	young woman making formal entrance into society
	a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
	something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin

decipher

279

	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune
	seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
	convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
	of extraordinary size; huge; gigantic

decorum

280

	inclination or slope; slanted or oblique surface; jargon, especially of thieves; dialect
	settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
	propriety in manners and conduct; good taste in manners; conventions or requirements of polite behavior
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill

decoy

281

	the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
	lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
	thorough; including all or everything; broad in scope
	testify; authenticate, affirm to be true

default

282

	failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
	quack; one who pretends to knowledge, skill, or importance
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune

defer

283

	small planet; any small celestial bodies that revolve around the sun
	randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
	make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
	delay till later; put off; hold back to a later time

defiance

284

	having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
	refusal to yield; readiness to contend or resist
	generous in providing aid to others; charitable
	attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive

definitive

285

	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
	do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
	imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
	final; complete; precisely defined or explicit

deflect

286

	small waterfall; sudden downpour
	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something
	state of being nameless; one that is unknown or unacknowledged

defuse

287

	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement
	offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others

degenerate

288

	become worse; decline; fall
	remove the fuse of the bomb; reduce or eliminate the threat
	combination of two or more elements or parts
	title; chapter heading; text under illustration

degradation

289

	the highest point or level, as of achievement or development; maturity or perfection of animal
	humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level
	pronounce clear of guilt or blame; grant remission of sin to; acquit
	management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties

delectable

290

	speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
	delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
	divided into squares; diversified in color; marked by great changes or shifts in fortune
	of the universe; vast

delete

291

	stop or slow down; catch someone's attention; take into custody
	easily broken; having little elasticity
	erase; strike out; remove or make invisible
	hiding place; secret store of valuables or money

deliberate

292

	consider; think about carefully; weigh
	out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill
	deep and resonant; flourishing; thriving

delusion

293

	coarsely insulting; physically harmful; characterized by improper or wrongful use
	chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
	false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion
	the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive

demeanor

294

	conduct; management; way in which a person behaves
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	one that engages in aggression; a person who first attacks
	act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission

demented

295

	close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
	cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
	cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
	insane; mad; of unsound mind; mentally ill

demise

296

	move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
	end of existence or activity; termination
	mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
	disparage or depreciate; put down

demolition

297

	easily broken; having little elasticity
	reckon; make a mathematical calculation
	act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
	a great mass of falling snow and ice

deploy

298

	having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church
	position troops in readiness for combat, as along a front or line; put into use or action
	a noisy quarrel; contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy

deposition

299

	testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process
	utter suddenly and impulsively
	gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with a tracking system
	take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone

deranged

300

	speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
	disordered; especially in mind; crazy; insane
	security pledged for repayment of loan
	broadly sympathetic; universal; related to Roman Catholic Church

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