Word Part of Speech Definition Example

0 chimera noun a thing which is hoped for but is illusory or impossible to achieve

1 adduce verb cite as evidence

1 agnostic adj (in a non-religious context) having a doubtful or non-committal attitude

towards something politcally ~

1 apocryphal adj (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely

circulated as being true

1 aspersion noun an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something

cast ~ on sb / sth

1 augment verb make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

1 aver verb state or assert to be the case

1 backsliding noun the action of relapsing into bad ways or error

10

1 bedrock noun the fundamental principles on which something is based

11

1 calumniate verb make false and defamatory statements about

12

1 canvass verb propose (an idea or plan) for discussion

13
1 capricious adj changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable

14

1 censorious adj severely critical of others

15

1 cloistered adj kept away from the outside world; sheltered

16

1 concretise verb make (an idea or concept) real; give specific or definite form to further
~

17

1 confer noun grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right) ~ sth on sb

18

1 contrarian noun opposing or rejecting popular opinion or current practice

19

1 corollary noun a direct or natural consequence or result

20

1 death knell noun used to refer to the imminent destruction or failure of something
sound the ~

21

1 deleteriouesoteric adj intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number

of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

182

2 excoriate verb criticise severely

183

2 extol verb praise enthusiastically ~ the virtues of

184

2 fallacious adj based on a mistaken belief

185
2 fete verb honour or entertain (someone) lavishly

186

2 fettered adj restricted; confined

187

2 foibles noun a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character

188

2 foist verb impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on ~ on

189

2 galvanic adj sudden and dramatic

190

2 germ noun an initial stage from which something may develop the ~ of an idea

191

2 graft verb combine or integrate (an idea, system, etc.) with another, typically in a way
considered inappropriate. ~ sth on sb

192

2 hamstring verb severely restrict efficiency / effectiveness

193

2 immanent adj existing or operating within; inherent ~ in

194

2 immemorial adj originating in the distant past; very old

195

2 impasse noun situation where no progress is possible, especially because of a

disagreement / deadlock

196

2 impunity noun exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious

consequences of an action

197
2 inane adj lacking sense / meaning; silly

198

2 incendiary adj tending to stir up conflict

199

2 inchoate adj just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary

200

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Word Part of Speech Definition Example

0 chimera noun a thing which is hoped for but is illusory or impossible to achieve

1 adduce verb cite as evidence

1 agnostic adj (in a non-religious context) having a doubtful or non-committal attitude

towards something politcally ~

1 apocryphal adj (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely

circulated as being true

1 aspersion noun an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something

cast ~ on sb / sth

1 augment verb make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

8
1 aver verb state or assert to be the case

1 backsliding noun the action of relapsing into bad ways or error

10

1 bedrock noun the fundamental principles on which something is based

11

1 calumniate verb make false and defamatory statements about

12

1 canvass verb propose (an idea or plan) for discussion

13

1 capricious adj changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable

14

1 censorious adj severely critical of others

15

1 cloistered adj kept away from the outside world; sheltered

16

1 concretise verb make (an idea or concept) real; give specific or definite form to further
~

17

1 confer noun grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right) ~ sth on sb

18

1 contrarian noun opposing or rejecting popular opinion or current practice

19

1 corollary noun a direct or natural consequence or result

20

1 deathrases BucketGTK Bucket

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Word Part of Speech Definition Example

0 chimera noun a thing which is hoped for but is illusory or impossible to achieve

1 adduce verb cite as evidence

1 agnostic adj (in a non-religious context) having a doubtful or non-committal attitude

towards something politcally ~

1 apocryphal adj (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely

circulated as being true

1 aspersion noun an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something

cast ~ on sb / sth

1 augment verb make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

1 aver verb state or assert to be the case

1 backsliding noun the action of relapsing into bad ways or error

10

1 bedrock noun the fundamental principles on which something is based

11

1 calumniate verb make false and defamatory statements about

12
1 canvass verb propose (an idea or plan) for discussion

13

1 capricious adj changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable

14

1 censorious adj severely critical of others

15

1 cloistered adj kept away from the outside world; sheltered

16

1 concretise verb make (an idea or concept) real; give specific or definite form to further
~

17

1 confer noun grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right) ~ sth on sb

18

1 contrarian noun opposing or rejecting popular opinion or current practice

19

1 corollary noun a direct or natural consequence or result

20

1 death knell noun used to refer to the imminent destruction or failure of solibel noun
a false and typically malicious statement about a person

113

1 metamorphose verb to change strikingly the appearance or character of / transform

114

1 microcosm noun a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature

the characteristics of something much larger

115

1 patent adj easily recognizable; obvious

116
1 perennial adj lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or
continually recurring

117

1 pernicious adj having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

118

1 polestar noun a directing principle

119

1 precipitate verb cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen
suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely

120

1 precipitously adv hastily and without careful consideration

121

1 prognosis noun a forecast of the likely outcome of a situation

122

1 proscription noun the action of forbidding something; banning

123

1 putative noun generally considered or reputed to be

124

1 quandary noun a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult

situation in a ~

125

1 simulacrum noun an image or representation of someone or something

126

1 callous adj showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

127

1 chicanery noun the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose.

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1 byword noun a person or thing cited as a notable and outstanding example or embodiment of
something. ~ for

129

1 upbraid verb find fault with (someone); scolspurious adj not being what it purports to
be; false; fake

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1 stymie verb prevent / hinder the progress of

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1 sully verb damage the purity or integrity of

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1 supplant verb supersede and replace

89

1 trumpet verb proclaim widely or loudly

90

1 undergird verb provide support or a firm basis for

91

1 untenable adj (position / view) not able to be maintained / defended against attack or
objection

92

1 untrammelled adj not deprived of freedom of action or expression; not restricted or

hampered

93

1 vagary noun an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behaviour

94

1 valorise verb give / ascribe value / validity to

95
1 veneer noun attractive appearance that covers / disguises someone / something's true
nature / feeling ~ belied his true nature

96

1 veracitynoun conformity to facts

97

1 vested interest noun a personal reason for involvement in an undertaking or situation,

especially an expectation of financial or other gain

98

1 aberration noun a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an

unwelcome one

99

1 acquiescence noun the reluctant acceptance of something without protest

100

1 antagonistic adj showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or

something

101

1 appendage noun a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important

102

1 assent noun the expression of approval or agreement

103

1 assuageverb make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

104

1 conduce verb helpparagon noun person / thing regarded as perfect example of

particular quality

62

1 parochial adj having a limited or narrow outlook or scope ~ attitude

63
1 patina noun the impression or appearance of something ~ of

64

1 pernicious adj have a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

65

1 pervade verb be present and apparent throughout ~ historical narrative

66

1 perverted adj (of a thing) having been corrupted or distorted from its original course,
meaning, or state

67

1 polemical adj of or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech

68

1 portend verb be a sign / warning something (momentous / calamitous) is likely to

happen

69

1 portentous adj of or like a portent; of momentous significance

70

1 preclude verb prevent from happening; make impossible

71

1 predispose verb make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or

condition

72

1 presumptuous adj (of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is
permitted or appropriate

73

1 prodigious adj remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

74

1 proffer verb hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance
75

1 prognosticate verb foretell or prophesy (a future event)

76

1 promulgate verb promote or make widely known (an idea or cause)

77

1 propound verb put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others

78

1 prudent adj acting with / showing thought for the future

79

1 quagmire noun an awkward, complex, oespouse verb adopt / support

(cause / belief / way of life)

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1 evince verb reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate

33

1 exhort verb strongly encourage / urge somebody to do something

34

1 expostulate verb express strong disapproval or disagreement

35

1 fallow adj characterised by inaction; unproductive

36

1 fester verb

(of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term
neglect or indifference

37

1 flashpoint noun a place, event, or time at which violence or hostility flares up conflict
reach a ~

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1 foment verb instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action)
~ unrest

39

1 fount noun a source of a desirable quality or commodity ~ of

40

1 furore noun an outbreak of public anger / excitement

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1 germane adj relevant to a subject under consideration ~ to

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1 guise noun an external form / appearance / manner of presentation, typically concealing

something's true nature

43

1 harbinger noun anything that foreshadows a future event; omen; sign

44

1 iconoclastic adj criticising / attacking cherished beliefs / institutions

45

1 imbue verb inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality)

46

1 impinge verb have an effect, especially a negative one ~ on

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1 implacable noun unable to be stopped; relentless

48

1 impotence noun inability to take effective action; helplessness

49

1 incontrovertible adj not able to be denied or disputed ~ proof

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1 insidious adj proceeding in a gradu