Bemuse
Adj. confused; in lost thought; preoccupied
Preclude
V. Make impossible; eliminate
Incredulous
Adj. without belief; skeptical
Fancy
N. Notion; whim; inclination
Incessant(ly)
Adj. and adv. uninterrupted; ceasing
Abscond
V. Depart secretly and hide
Motley
Adj. multi-colored; mixed
Imprudent
Adj. lacking caution; injudicious
Vexation
N. The condition of being annoyed or distressed
Virtuoso
N. Highly skilled artist
Impunity
N. Freedom from punishment
Delirium
N. Mental disorder marked by confusion
Averse
Adj. reluctant; disinclined
Morose
Adj. ill humored; sullen; melancholy
Bequeath
V. Leave to someone by will; hand down
Pallid
Adj. pale; wan
Austere
Adj. forbiddingly stern; severely simple and unornamented
Resonant
Adj. echoing; resounding; deep and full in sound
Dais
N. A raised platform for guests of honor
Malignant
Adj. injurious; tending to cause death; aggressively malevolent
Accost
V. Approach and speak first to a person
Fallacy::Fallacious
N. Misleading notion; adj. false; misleading
Inadvertently
Adv. unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
Colossal
Adj. large
Crypt
N. Secret recess or vault, usually used for burial
Insolence
N. Impudent disrespect; haughtiness
Melancholy
Adj. gloomy; morose; blue
Asperity
N. Sharpness of temper
Defray
V. Pay the costs of
Retribution
N. Vengeance; compensation; punishment for offenses
Explicit
Adj. totally clear; definite; outspoken
Gesticulation
N. Motion; gesture
Impassive
Adj. without feeling; imperturbable; stoical
Imperturbable
Adj. calm; placid; composed
Diabolical
Adj. devilish
Writhe
V. Twist in coils; contort in pain
Notoriety
N. Disrepute; ill fame
Surmount
V. Overcome
Equestrian
N. Rider on horseback
Prosaic
Adj. dull and unimaginative; matter of fact; factual
Avenge
V. Take vengeance for something
Loiter
V. Hang around; linger n. One who stands idly about
Malevolent
Adj. having or exhibiting ill will; malicious
Languid
Adj. weary; sluggish; listless
Trifle
N. Something of little importance or value; something trivial adj. trivial; unimportant
Cajole
B. Coax; wheedle
Ruddy
Adj. reddish; healthy looking
Wily
Adj. cunning; artful
Pugnacious
Adj. combative in nature; belligerent
Audacious
Adj. daring; bold
Supple
Adj. flexible; pliant
Besmirch
V. Soil; defile
Foil
N. Contrast
Residue
N. Remainder; balance
Saunter
V. Stroll slowly
Covetous
Adj. avaricious; eagerly desirous of
Dexterous
Adj. skillful
Slovenly
Adj. untidy; careless in working habits
Fulsome
Adj. disgustingly excessive
Pique
V. Provoke or arouse; annoy
Luminous
Adj. shinning; issuing light
Valor
N. Bravery
Daunt
V. Intimidate; frighten
Wanton
Adj. unrestrained; willfully malicious; unchaste
Profane
V. Violate; desecrate; treat unworthily adj. blasphemous; irreverent; disrespectful; wicked
Circumspect
Adj. cautious; prudent
Surmise
V. Guess n. Guess
Acrid
Adj. sharp; bitterly pungent
Inclement
Adj. stormy; unkind
Congenial
Adj. pleasant; friendly
Flippant
Adj. lacking proper seriousness
Apparition
N. Ghost; phantom
Connoisseur
N. Person competent to act as a judge of art; a lover of art
Retort
N. A quick short reply
Haggard
Adj. wasted away; gaunt
Avert
V. Prevent; turn away
Encompass
V. Surround
Dissolute
Adj. loose in morals
Pauper
N. Very poor person
Perpetrate
V. Commit an offense
Vagabond
N. Wanderer; tramp
Impending
Adj. nearing; approaching
Propitious
Adj. favorable; fortunate
Undulating
Adj. moving with a wavelike motion
Approbation
N. Approval
Disapprobation
N. Disapproval; condemnation
Onerous
Adj. burdensome
Choleric
Adj. hot-tempered
Furtive
Adj. stealthy; sneaky
Fetter
V. Shackle
Implore
V. Beg
Render
V. Deliver; provide; represent
Obstinate
Adj. stubborn; hard to control or treat
Subside
V. Settle down; descend; grow quiet
Pittance
N. A small allowance or wage
Dawdle
V. Loiter; waste time
Compliance
N. Readiness to yield; conformity in fulfilling requirements
Deduce
V. To derive by reasoning
Somber
Adj. gloomy; depressing; dark; drab
Erroneous
Adj. mistaken; wrong
Dispel
V. Scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
Indelible
Adj. not able to be erased
Abet
V. Aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage
Atone
V. Make amends for; pay for
Deluge
N. Flood; rush
Tempestuous
Adj. stormy; impassioned; violent
Abhor
V. Detest; hate
Effigy
N. Dummy
Uncouth
Adj. outlandish; clumsy; boorish
Dilapidated
Adj. ruined because of neglect
Emanated
V. Issue forth
Dire
Adj. disastrous
Exuberance
N. Overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness
Florid
Adj. ruddy; reddish; flowery
Devious
Adj. roundabout; erratic; not straightforward
Impartial
Adj. not biased; fair
Fervor
Adj. glowing ardor; intensity of feeling
Imperious
Adj. domineering; haughty
Amenities
N. Convenient features; courtesies
Discern
V. Distinguish; perceive; recognize
Affable
Adj. easily approachable; warmly; friendly
Palpable
Adj. tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakeable
Indolent
Adj. lazy
Mirage
N. Unreal reflection; optical illusion
Opaque
Adj. dark; not transparent
Taint
V. Contaminate; cause to loose purity; modify with a trace of something bad
Dank
Adj. damp
Opiate
N. Medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction
Condoned
V. Overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse
Droll
Adj. queer and amusing
Zeal
N. Eager enthusiasm
Tangible
Adj. able to be touched; real; palpable
Placid
Adj. peaceful; calm
Venerable
Adj. deserving high respect
Cowered
V. Shrink quivering, as from fear
Bland
Adj. soothing or mild; agreeable