vocabulary for mcat

8/12/2019 Vocabulary for MCAT

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Vocabulary for MCAT 2011/12medicalentrytest.blogspot.com

Words Meanings SynonymsAberration // Deviation, Anomaly, AbnormalityAbnegate /// Denial , Rejection, RenunciationAboriginal Indigenous, Original , NativeAbsolution /// Forgiveness, Pardon, ReleaseAbstruse Obscure, Perplexing , Profound ,

Puzzling

Acclimate Get used to, Accustomed, AdaptAccolade Award, Honour, Laurel, TributeAccrue Accumulate, Ensue, Mount up, AmassAcquiesce / /// Agree, Comply, Consent, Assent, Give

inActuary Statistician, Estimator, Reckoner,FigurerAcumen ////// Insight, Sharpness, Shrewdness,PenetrationAdage / Saying, Proverb, Maxim, AxiomAdamantine //// Inexorable, Intransigent, Hard,

Inflexible

Addled /// Confused, Stale, Befuddles, Muzzy,Puzzled

Admonition ///// Caution, Reprimand, Rebuke, ScoldingAdonis / /// Handsome, Daemon, DemigodAdroitness // Skillfulness, Nimbleness, Dexterity,

Ability

Aerobic

Exercise/ Aerobics

Aerodynamic

Sleek, Smooth, Slick, Gases Flow

Affect Influence, Concern, Impelling on,Distress

Affinity ////// Resemblance, Empathy, Kinship,Sympathy

Afflatus Idea, Thought, YawnAkimbo BentAlacrity Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Promptness


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Allay /// Dispel, Alleviate, Assuage, RelieveAltruistic Humane, Philanthropic, UnselfishAmazon Virago, Strong WomanAmbulatory Mobile, Wandering, MovableWords Meanings SynonymsAmeliorate / Restructure, Remodel, Upgrade,Amenities Facilities, ServicesAmorphous Nebulous, Shapeless, VagueAmpere UnitAnalogue //// Comparing, Similar, ParallelAnaphylactic

Hypersensitive

Aneurysm Cardiovascular DiseaseAngina Suffocation Pain, DiseaseAnomaly Incongruity, Variance, GlitchAnomie Immorality, IsolationAntagonist Contender, Adversary, RivalAntibody - Anti lifeApocryphal Fictional, legendary, dubiousApprehension -- Anxiety, uneasiness, hesitationAquaplane Water boardAquifer waterArbiter Negotiator, judge, trendsetterArboreal Arcane Mysterious, secret, deep, hiddenArchive Records, files, collectionArgosy Big trading shipAria Song, strainArmada Fleet, flotilla, navyArticulate Eloquent, clear, lucidArtifice Pretense, trick, lie, deceitAscetic Abstinence, frugal, severeAsgard gods courtyardAskance Doubtfully, suspiciously, sidewaysAspersion Calumny, defamation, slander, slurAssimilate Incorporate, take in, digest, absorb


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Assume Suppose, presume, think, guessAtrophy Waste, wither, weaken, degenerateAttire Clothing, dress, outfit, garmentAudacious Daring, bold, brave, impudentAugust Imposing, grand, majestic, nobleAuspicious Favorable, promising, fortunateAvatar - Embodiment, incarnationAvid Keen, enthusiastic, passionate, eagerAvoirdupois Weight scale, poundWords Meanings SynonymsBacchanal Debauch, orgy, riotBaedeker Itinerary, travel guidebookBalk Recoil, start, draw backBamboozle Deceive, trick, swindleBantam Tiny, petite, very smallBarbaric Virulent, cruelBasilica Minster, church, cathedralBatik Cloth, fabric, dye, materialBatter Beat, hit, thrash, assaultBattery Series, set, run, stringBauble Trinket, trifle, decoration, ornamentalBayou Swamp, marsh, wetland, bogBeguile Entice, charm, captivate, mesmerizeBehest Request, command, order, willBelated Late, delayed, postponed, deferredBenediction Blessing, approval, sanctionBeneficence Benevolence, goodnessBenign Kind, benevolent, gentleBequeath Leave, give, bestow, donateBerate Rebuke, criticize, scold, slateBerm BankBeset . , Overwhelmed, inundate, plagueBifurcate , Split, diverge, separate, divideBistro Cafe, eating place, eateryBlandish Praise, flatterBlasphemous Profane, irreligious, improper


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Blathering Babbling, blithering, Nonsense talkBlaze Fire, inferno, combustion, burnBloom Blossom, flower, bud, flourishBonk Hit hard, bang, bashBonsai Dwarf tree, small treeBotanical Relating to plants, botanyBouquet Bunch, spray, garland, posyBowdlerize Amend, censor, edit, expurgateBraille System of writing and paintingBrambles Shrub, blackberry, raspberryBrassy Harsh, loud, metallic, vulgarBravura Brilliant, magnificent, superlativeBray , Utter loud, noise, harsh cryWords Meanings SynonymsBrio Liveliness, style, dashBroach Mention, raise, bring up, approachBroadside Attack, tirade, onslaught, barrageBuckle Clasp, clip, foldBuoyant Floating, cheerful, optimistic, happyBurgeoning Growing, budding, promisingCachet Status, prestige, respect, classCaesarean OperationCaliph RulerCalisthenics Movements, exercises, aerobixcsCamber - Arc, bend, bow, curvatureCameo Performance, character partCandelabra CandlestickCapital Asset, principle, greatCapsule Pill, tablet, container, caseCarapace Covering, case, exterior, shellCardigan

. Knitted garment, sweater, jacketCareer , Vocation, job, calling, livelihoodCaricature Cartoon, mispresentation, drawing


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Cartographer Making charts and mapsCast ,,

Shed, throw, shine, radiate, emit

Catacomb , Crypt, tomb, mausoleumCatalyst Means, channel, vehicle, mediumCatharsis , Abreaction, purging of emotionsCaulk Water tight, air tight, filling, sealingCause clbre Incident of cause, reason, debatableCay Small low islandCentennial Anniversary, centenaryCerberus Horrific dogChassis Carcass, framework, skeletonChastise Reprimand, tell off, discipline, rebukeChiaroscuro Light and shade, light and darkWords Meanings SynonymsChicane Trick, deceiveChimerical Absurd, delusive, imaginary, fantasticChivalry , Gallantry, politeness, loyaltyChromosome Genetic materialChurn Mix, agitate, shake, tossChutzpah Boldness, bravery, impudenceClamorous Noisy, loud, riotousClaret , Dark red, ruby, maroonClassic ,, Typical, standard, usual, commonClassical Traditional, orthodox, usual, typicalClement Mild, pleasant, temperate, gentleClich Chestnut, truism, formula, line,

platitude

Close ,,, Shut, lock, secure, slamCloud nine Ecstasy, joy, blissCoast Shore, beach, seaside


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Cobble Mend, patchCoccyx Pelvic, bonesCoercive Forcing, pressurizing, compelling,

driving

Coif Hood shaped cap, skull capedCollage Patchwork, collection, hodgepodgeComatose Exhausted, spent, used upComely Bonny, decent, decorous, attractiveCommiserate Sympathize, pity, consoleCommute Alter, change, transform, convert, travelCompact ,, Dense, solid, compressedCompatible Well-matched, friendlyComplacent Satisfied, smug, contentConcerted Concentrated, rigorous, strenuousCondone Overlook, forgive, ignore, pardonConciliatory , Appeasing, peacemaking, pacifyingConfiscatory Removing, seizing, impoundingConfound , Mystify, amaze, puzzle, confuseCongeal Set, solidify, coagulate, thickenCongruent Matching, fitting, harmoniousWords Meanings SynonymsContemporary Modern, current, up to dateContiguous Next, adjacent, adjoining, nearbyContradow

Contravention Breaking, flouting, breach, infringementContrive Arrange, plan, manufacture, plotContumely Abuse, insult, revilementContusion Bruise, shiner, bumpCopacetic

Satisfactory, acceptable

Coquetry Dalliance, flirtationCordial Pleasant, genial, friendly, ameableCordiality Geniality, affability, friendliness,Corked Sealed, tainted, blackenedCorollary Consequence, result, effect, outcome


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Corpuscle Mass, particle, globeCorroborating Conforming, supporting, assentingCosset Protect, cherish, indulge, pamperCovert Secret, concealed, hiddenCrass Inane, insensitive, stupidCraven Cowardly, spineless, weak, fearful,

gutless

Crenellate Form square indentation, battlementCrescendo Increase, upsurge, swelling, climaxCrescent Falcate, curved, hemisphereCriterion Principle, measure, standardCue Signal, sign, indication, promptCul-de-sac ., Dead end, blind allayCut and run Cowardly retreatCuvee Vat, wineCygnet Young swanCynical Mocking, skeptical, suspicious,

distrustful

Dacha Home, cottageDale Vale, gorge, dell, basinDam Barrier, block, wall, boomDappled Spotted, speckled, mottledDark horse Defeatist, good for nothingDead-ender No exit, no opportunityDeadhead Sluggish, submerged logWords Meanings SynonymsDebility Weakness, incapacity, hindranceDebunk Expose, show up, deflate, discreditDebut Unveiling, appearance, entranceDecant Pour, transfer, emptyDecathlon Athletic contestDecelerate Slow down, brake, lessen speedDecorum Good manners, modesty, correctnessDecry Criticize, condemn, belittleDefenestration Throw out of a windowDeferential Respectful, reverent, admiringDeferment Postponement, adjournment, suspension


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Delegate Hand over, group, entrustDelta triangular alluvial depositDemographics Study of Human populationDemure Modest, sedate, shy, diffidentDenomination Value, quantityDeracinate Pull up, uproot, dig up, rip upDesiccate Dry, scorch, burn, dehydrateDeuce Devil, number twoDevious Deceitful, tricky, wilyDexter Right hand, Irish cattleDiaspora Dispersion of JewsDiffidence , Shyness, hesitancy, timidityDiffident Shy, hesitant, insecure, timidDiligence Assiduousness, industry, thoroughnessDiligent Attentive, assiduous, industriousDiocese Bishopric, sea, districtDiorama Picture, sceneDiptych Painting, altarpiece, tabletDiscombobulate Disconcert, confusedDiscourse Dialogue, discussion, talkDiscrepancy Inconsistency, difference, divergenceDiscretion , Judgment, prudence, caution, maturityDisdain Scorn, contempt, disregardDisingenuous Insincere, untruthful, deceitfulDissension Opposition, dissent, disagreement, discardDissent Oppose, disagree, discardWords Meanings SynonymsDissenter Opposing, disagreeingDissonance Difference, discord, disagreementDiva Female singer, prima donnaDivagate Ramble, wander, digressDivulge Reveal, tell, discloseDocent Teacher, lecturerDote Love, adoreDowny Silky, soft, velvety, fury


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Droll Amusing, funny, comicDryad Fairy, nymph, elf, globenDulcet Sweet, melodic, pleasantDunce Idiot, sluggishDuplicitous Double dealing, trickeryEdda collection of poems, womenEffect Result, consequence, outshotEffervescent , Fizzy, bubbly, livelyEl dorado Wealthy cityElectrolytes Ionizing, ionsElicit , Draw, abstract, obtainElucidate Clarify, explain, illuminate, revealElusive Subtle, indefinable, vaguer, mysteriousEmbed Implant, set in, insert, push inEmbedded Entrenched, fixed, rootedEmblazon Portray, display, splashEmblematic Symbolic, representative, illustrativeEmboss , Stamp, imprint, adorn, decorateEmit Produce, release, dischargeEmpathy Understanding, sympathy, compassionEmulate Imitate, follow, copyEncomium Praise, peanEncumber Burden, hinder, hamper, impedeEncyclical Wide circulated letterEnhance Improve, augment, increase, boostEnnui Boredom, world weariness, tediumEpicenter Focus of earthquakeEquipoise Equality, counter balance, poiseEquivocate Evasive, fudge, prevaricateErgometer InstrumentEschew Avoid, shun, disdain, abstainWords Meanings SynonymsEspalier Tree, shrubEthic Principle, conduct, moralEtude Music technique


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Euphonious Pleasant sound, melodiousEvanescent Fleeting, passing, brief, temporaryEvasive Elusive, slippery, cageyEvocative Reminiscent, suggestive, redolentExcavate Dig, exhume, hollow outExecrable Very bad , terrible, appalling, disgustingExhortation Catchphrase, refrain, buzz wordExonerate , Acquit, forgive, clear, pardonExploitation Use, utilization, developmentExtemporaneous Offhand, unrehearsedExtrapolate Generalize, infer, guessExtricate Remove, get out , extractExtrinsic Outer, externalFabricate Make, manufacture, inventFacile Simplistic, too easyFacilitate Make easy, help , assistFait accompli Accomplished, irreversible deedFakir Mendicant, poor, beggerFartlek Play, techniqueFascia , Front, facade, face, outlookFateful Momentous, significant, efficientFaux Fake, artificial, unrealFawning Flattering, toadying, submissiveFeasible Possible, practicable, viableFeckless Incompetent, feeble, weak, uselessFelicitous Fortune, lucky, blessedFelicity Happiness, blissFeral Wild, savage,Fermentation Agitation, unrest, zymolysisFiesta Feast, holiday, celebrationFigment Imaginary, fabrication, creationFiligree Intricate, delicate, ornamentalFinagle Wangle, foist, persuade, trickFistmele About seven inchesFlaunt Show off, exhibit, display, paradeWords Meanings SynonymsFlibbertigibbet Silly, scattered brained, garrulousFlorid Ornate, baroque, elaborate, fancy


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Flotsam and

jetsam Floating, washed ashore

Flux Fluctuation, instability, change, unrestFop Fashionable, vain, dandyForswear Abjure, renounce, disavow, disown, rejectFrowsy Frowzy, slovenlyFunicular Related to cableGable Triangular, end wall, cornerGaloot Clumsy, slangGalvanize Spur, rouse, stimulate, inspireGambit Ploy, maneuver, strategy, schemeGarnish Decorate, adorn, embellishGaudy Garish, flashy, ornate, loudGenocide Extermination, killingGeodesic Relating to size and shape of earthGesticulate Gesture, wave, signal, wigwagGesundheit Wish good healthGild Make goldenGlaucoma Eye diseasesGlaze Finish, cover, varnish, surfaceGlib Persuasive, fluent, smooth, slick, patGlucose Sugar, starch syrupGradient Incline, slope, ramp, ascentGrapevine Gossip, rumor mill, scuttlebuttGreen Emerald, jade, olive, limeGridlock Congestion, Traffic jam, sig alert,

stalemate

Guileless Frank, candid, ingenuous, straight forwardGuise Appearance, semblance, pretext, costumeGull Deceive, cheatGuru Leader, teacher, maharishi, sageHabiliments Dress, garb, clothesHackles

Insulted, irritated, feathers

Hail Sleet, flag down, summon, snowHalcyon Untroubled, calm, peaceful, heavenlyHallux First digit, big toeHammer and

tongs With tremendous energy and efforts

Harangue Berate, lecture, criticize, rant, tirade


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Hawk Agressive, Combative, eagleWords Meanings SynonymsHector Bully, intimidate, harassHeinous Monstrous, terribleHem and haw Hesitant, indecisive, equivocateHerbicide (( Antiplant, plant killingHerculean Phenomenal, prodigious, heroic,

formidable

Hermetic Sealed tight, airtight, enclosedHeterogeneous Varied, assorted, diverseHiatus Pause, break, interruption, gapHolistic-

medicine Mind treating

Homeopathy Treatment methodHone Sharpen, whet, grind, polishHorse latitudes Region 30 degrees north or 30 degreessouthHue and cry Uproar, discontent, protestHumane Caring, kind, gentleHydra Problem, polypHypertension high blood pressureHypothermia Low body temperatureIchor Fluid, discharge from woundIdealist Romantic, optimistIlk Type, like, sort, kind, breed, mannerIllicit Illegal, illegitimate, unlawfulImam Leader, representativeImmobilize Halt, stop, ceaseImmolate Sacrifice by killingImpediment Obstruction, obstacle, hurdle, hindranceImpending Imminent, looming, awaiting, comingImpetuous Impulsive, rash, hasted, unthinkingImpetus Momentum, force, thrust, driveImpinge Intrude, impose, interrupt, invadeImplacable Pitiless, merciless, relentless, ruthlessImportune Pester, harass, plague, annoy, persistImprecation Malediction, curseImpregnable Unassailable, invincible, secure,

unconquerable


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Improvise Manage, get by, cope, invent, make upImpugn Censure, charge, accuse, responsibleImpute Attribute, ascribe, assignInanity Stupidity, silliness, absurdityIncarnate Personified, alive, embodiedIncentive Inducement, enticement, spurWords Meanings SynonymsIncisive Keen, perceptive, insightfulInculcate Instill, beat, hammer, poundIndigent Poor, needy, impecuniousIneradicable Permanent, ineffaceableInertia Inactivity, apathy, lethargyInfallible Foolproof, water, reliable, dependableInfidel Gentile, heathen, paganInfraction Breach, infringement, violationInfusion Mixture, mix, blend, combinationInherent Intrinsic, innate, inbuilt, naturalIniquity Wickedness, evil, sin, viceInnocuous Inoffensive, harmless, innocentInnovate Create, make, noveltyInoculate Immunize, vaccinateInordinate Excessive, undue, immoderateInquisition Inquiry, inquest, investigationInscrutable Enigmatic, sphinx like, deadpanInter Bury, put in the ground, lay to restIntransigent Inflexible, stubborn, obdurate, obstinateIntrinsic Inherent, basic, essential, fundamentalIrrefutable Indisputable, certain, unquestionable,

overwhelming

Isotropic Same atomsItinerant Travelling, roving, peripateticJackknife Pocket knife, uncontrollable, pen knifeJaded World-weary, Tired, worn-out, fed up,cynicalJargon Terminology, slang, lingo, argotJejune Sophomoric, irreverent, unsophisticatedJell Come together, take shape, crystallizeJeopardy Danger, risk, threat, perilJeremiad Tirade, Long and mournful complaint


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Jettison Throw away, get rid, chuck out, abandonJig Dance, skip, hop, capperJihad War, fightJingoism Nationalism, patriotism, chauvinismJitney Autobus, bus, coach, minibusJocular Humorous, funny, jovial, wittyJocund Gay, jolly, jovial, merryJoist Beam, spar, truss, supportJourneyman Artificer, artisan, craftmanJoust Argue, dispute, wrangleWords Meanings SynonymsJubilee Anniversary, celebration, festivalJudicial Legal, court, official, sensibleJudicious Sensible, legal, careful, cautiousJuggernaut Idol, inexorable force, KrishnaJuncture Stage, moment, occasionJunket . Banquet, jaunt, pleasure trip, feastJunta Military rule, stratocracyJustify Validate, rationalize, excuse, defendJuxtapose Put nest to, put side by side, put togetherKahuna Expert, priest, magician, wizardKen Knowledge, acquaintance, comprehensionKerfuffle Tumult, outburstKibitz Intrusive or unwanted commentsKiln Oven, furnaceKismet Fate, destiny, fortuneLacerating Cut irregular, mangled, tornLaconic Terse, brief, short, conciseLacunae Blank, cassion, coffer, missing partLaity Temporalty, except clergyLampoon Ridicule, satirize, make fun ofLapidary .. Expert of stonesLargess Generosity, gift, munificenceLatent Dormant, hidden, covertLaud Praise, acclaim, extolLee Downwind, shelteredLeitmotif Melody, songLemming Gnawer, rodent, animalLiement War, action


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Ligament Tendon, sinewLigature BinderLineage Ancestry, family, heredityLions share A big shareLipid OilsLissome Lithe, slender, easeLitter Waste, trash, garbage, debrisLiturgy Eucharist, holy sacramentLodestar Guiding, model, guideLucidity Articulacy, eloquence, fluencyLulu Beauty, attractive, seductive, mantrapMacrame Knot, laceMagnanimous Generous, fair, noble, bigWords Meanings SynonymsMagnum Large bottle, wine bottleMalevolence Wickedness, malice, ill-will, evilMandala Symbol, figureManeuver Plan, trick, plot, scheme, tacticManicured Trim carefully, cut fingernailManifestation Sign, demonstration, symptomMansard Hip roofMatriculation AdmissionMausoleum Crypt, burial chamber, catacombMaverick Nonconformist, eccentric, unconventionalMean Denote, signify, indicate, representMedley Mixture, combination, assortmentMlange Concoction, blew, blend, combinationMemento Souvenir, reminder, keepsake, tokenMenial Unskilled, boring, tedious, basicMentor Advisor, counselor, teacherMeritorious Commendable, praiseworthy, estimableMesa Flat tablelandMesmerize Hypnotize, captivate, charm, fascinateMetabolism Metastasis, reactionsMicrocosm Model, example, humanMilitate Oppose, act upon, influenceMinatory Menacing, ominous, sinisterMirth Amusement, hilarity, laughter, fun


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Misanthropy Hate, hatred, unfriendlinessMisapprehension Misunderstanding, delusion,

misconception

Mitigation Alleviation, lessening, improving, easingModish Stylish, chic, fashionable, trendyMonolithic Colossal, monumental, hugeMonotheism Belief in a single GodMontage Mosaic, medley, mixture, assortmentMoot Debatable, arguable, doubtful, unresolvedMorass Mess, chaos, muddle, quagmireMoratorium Suspension, freeze, halt, pauseMordant Caustic, acerbic, penetrating, biting,

trenchant

Mosaic Medley, assortment, mixture, montageMosey Saunter, wander, stroll, ambleMote Blot, particleMotif Design, pattern, image, decorationWords Meanings SynonymsMountebank Charlatan, deceiverMulct Defraud, fine, swindleMumbo jumbo Gibberish, nonsense, rubbish, hogwashMurky Dark, foggy, gloomy, misty, cloudyMuse Think, ponder, considerMyriad Countless, numberless, many

Nadir Lowest point, depth, pitNary Neither , NeverNee

Family name of a woman, need

Neologism Coinage, invented wordNexus Link, connection, seriesNibelung Evil family having hoard of goldNiche Place, position, slot, function, roleCike Cunt, useless

Nip and tuck Close, nearNon sequitur Conclusion, reply, responseNuance Fine distinction, shade, tone, degradation


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Nuclear family Father, mother, children, complete familyObeisance Bob, bend, curtsy, bowObi Strip, dress, magicObliterate Wipe out, destroy, demolish, eradicateObsequious Flattering, toadying, submissiveObstreperous Hostile, bad-tempered, defiant,

aggressive, disruptive

Obtuse Dull witted, imperceptive, simple mindedOdometer Milometer, meterOnerous Burdensome, Arduous, Heavy, DifficultOnslaught Attack, assault, AmbushOnyx ChalcedonyOpaque Solid, dense, thickOpportune Apt, fitting, appropriate, favorableOptimum Best, favorable, possibleOrb Globe, sphere, planetOrigami Art, decorative objectOrthodox Conventional, accepted, traditional,

conformist

Orthotic Science, support jointsOtiose Indolent, futile, lazyOverdraft Draft, bill of exchange, excessOxymoron ContradictoryPad Protection, filling, cushion, laggingPaddy RiceWords Meanings SynonymsPalatable Edible, tasty, appetizing, toothsomePalaver Chatter, chat, gossip, fussPalazzo Public building, palace, museumPalpitation Tremor, shudder, shiver, tremblePampas Plain, grassland, lowlandPan Pot, roast, berate, slam, saucepanPandemic Plague, epidemic, endemicPaper tiger Timid and weakPapier-mache Made from paperPar Equivalence, balance, equalityParadox Inconsistency, absurdity, irony,

contradiction

Paragon Model, ideal, shining example


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Paramedic Helper, in medicineParameter Limitation, restriction, constrait, boundParcel Package, box, tractPare Peel, trim, cut, skinParlous Filled with danger, fraughtParoxysm Convulsion, fit, spasmPathos Sorrow, sadness, pity, suffering, miseryPatisserie BakeryPeccadillo Sin, offence, indulgence, crimePedestrian Strider, walker, ambler, hikerPeerless Unequalled, unrivalled, superiorPending Awaiting, until, during, throughoutPendulous Drooping, noddingPeninsula Neck of land, cape, isthmusPenultimate Penultimate, second to lastPerfidious Disloyal, treacherous, deceitful, basePerfidy Treachery, disloyalty, deceitPerfunctory Unthinking, automatic, obligatoryPerimeter Outskirts, border, edge, boundryPeripheral Tangential, unimportant, unessentialPeriphery Margin, edge, fringePermeate Infuse, pervade, saturate, fillPermutation Variation, transformation, incarnation,

change

Peroration Speech, oration, discoursePerpetuate Effect, complete, enable, achievePerseverance Insistence, urgency, firmnessPersnickety Fussy, picky, prickly, hard to pleasePerspicacious Sharp, insightful, wise, astuteWords Meanings SynonymsPhalanx Bone, crowd, forcePhlegmatic Apathetic, unconcern, indifferentPicayune Little, trivial, fiddling, pettyPiety Goodness, holiness, piousness, devoutnessPilaster Pillar, column, port, supportPlacate Pacify, conciliate, calm, soothePlacebo Sop, gesture, excusePlague Pestilence, disease, epidemic, spate


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Platonic Spiritual, non-physical, friendlyPlethora Overabundance, excess, surfeit,

embarrassment

Pollex ThumbPolyunsaturated Having many unsaturated bondsPomp Spectacle, display, showiness, splendorPorcinely Of pigs or hogsPortmanteau Travelling case, brief casePortray Depict, represent, describe, showPostulate Assume, hypothesize, suggest, claimPotable Drinkable, clean, filteredPotpourri Hodgepodge, assortment, collection,miscellanyPrecipitate Impulsive, sudden, rapid, impetuousPrecise Exact, accurate, specific, definedPreclude Prevent, stop, disqualify, inhibitPrecursor Forerunner, ancestor, antecedent,Predatory Grasping, greedy, rapacious, voraciousPre-emptive Blocking, defending, anticipatoryPremise Basis, principal, idea, foundationPremonition Hunch, omen, forewarning, intuitionPreplate Isolation of myogenic cellsPrevalent Common, widespread, rampantPrig Snob, snotPrimal Primitive, primordial, prehistoricPrivation Hardship, adversity, poverty, miseryPro forma Formality, perfunctoryProcrastinate Put off, delay, postpone, adjournProcure Obtain, acquire, secure, getProdigious Abnormal, extraordinary, exceptionalProlific Productive, creative, fertile, fruitfulWords Meanings SynonymsProponent Advocate, promoter, supporter, fanProscription Banning, prohibition, exclusionProvender Food , provision, grubsProvident Visionary, prophetic, sagacious, wiseProvocative Challenging, provoking, offensive,


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stimulating

Prowess Ability, skill, expertise, competencePrune Clip, trim, cut, reduce, shortenPurchase Buy, acquire, obtain, procurePutrid Fetid, rancid, rotten, decayedQuadriceps Muscle of thighQuagmire Swamp, marsh, bog, dilemmaQuarter District, sector, areaQueasy Nauseous, sick, ill, seasickQuerulous Argumentative, irritable, difficult,

petulant

Queue Line, file, rowQuintessential Typical, archetypal, ideal, modelQuintile Quorum Gathering, assemblageRadiant Happy, glowing, beaming, joyfulRakish Jaunty, raffish, dashing, stylishRambunctious Rapacious Greedy, voracious, graspingRapport Empathy, relationship, bond, linkRaze Destroy, demolish, annihilate, ruinReactionary Intransigent, diehard, back lookingRecapitulate Sum up, review, recap, go over, repeatReciprocal Mutual, joint, shared, equal, inverseReclamation Recuperation, recovery, retrievalReclusive Isolated, cloistered, solitary, asceticRectify Remedy, cure, fix, resolve, put rightRed herring . Decoy, trick, ploy, lure, deviationRedolent Scented, aromatic, fragrant, stinkingRegatta Meeting for boat raceRegime Government, command, rule,Regnant Reigning, ruling, king, authorityRelegate Demote, down grade, consignRelief Release, respite, reprieve, assistanceRemedial Corrective, counteractive, curativeRenege Break words or promise, revokeRenovate Refurbish, repair, modernizeWords Meanings SynonymsRepute Standing, status, reputation, character


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Resonance Reverberation, significance, timbreResound Echo, resonate, reverberate, boomRestitution Amends, compensation, reimbursementResuscitate Save, revive, give kiss of lifeRetrench Economize, save, cut backRiff Flip, look through, jazzRobust Stout, healthy, vigorous, strongRoil Ship, toss, stir, mix, churn, agitateRope-a-dope Boxing tactic, pretendRoster Rota, list, schedule, time tableRuddy Reddish, rosy, flushed, glowingRue Lament, regret, repent, feel sorryRuminant Cud chewing, artiodactylsSagacity Shrewdness, wisdom, prudenceSampan / Skiff, boatSampler Variety, assortment, needle workSanatorium Infirmary, hospital, hospice, clinicSanctity Purity, inviolability, holiness, sacrednessSandbagger Cheater, deceiver, trickster, cruel, virulentSanguine Confident, optimistic, hopeful, positiveSarong ()(( Kilt, skirt, miniskirtSatiate Quench, satisfy, fill, slakeSatire Send up, spoof, lampoonScam Fiddle, cheat, dodge, swindleSceptic Doubter, skepticSciatica Backache, lumbagoScore / Achieve , attain, make, gain, getScorn Contempt, disdain, disrespectScruple Hesitation, qualm, doubt, regretScrutinize Dissect, inspect, examineScut work Trivial, unrewarding, dirty, choresScuttle , Scamper, dash, rush, spoilSear Burn, scorch, char, singe, flameSec Moment, jiffy, instant, secondSedate Anaesthetize, tranquilize, calm, coolSeder Passover dinner, ceremonial dinnerSediment Residue, deposits, dregsSegment Section, part, piece, sliceSeminary School, university, academy, institution


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Senescent Aging, growing oldWords Meanings SynonymsSensibility Receptivity, susceptibility, awarenessSeptic Infected, diseasedSerendipity Chance, fate, destiny, karmaSeriatim In series, one after oneShaman Sage, spiritualist, moderateShrapnel ShellSidle Edge, creep, slither, snakeSierra Range of mountainsSiesta Rest, nap, sleep, snoozeSilhouette Outline, shape, shadow, figureSimony buying and sellingSinecure Benefice, berthSinge Char, sear, scorch, burnSisyphean Endless, futileSkeptical Cynical, disbelieving, doubtfulSkew Tilt, slant, twist, distortSkittish Playful, lively, jumpy, restlessSmithereens Collection of small fragmentsSmorgasbord Buffet mealSnide Sarcastic, mean, malicious, unpleasantSojourn Halt, break, rest, staySolvent In blacks, in chips, in moneySomatic Of bodySophistry Laboriousness, literalism, no imaginationSpa Tub, bath, resort, hotelSpecious False, hollow, baseless, inaccurateSpecter Ghost, apparition, phantom, spiritSplotch Mark, blemish, spot, imperfectionSpurious Forged, false, bogus, fakeSquander Waste, spend, throw away, dissipateStagftationStalwart Sturdy, strong, robust, rugged, muscularStanch Firm, resolute, stubborn, determinedStaple Affix, clip, fastener, attach, nail,basicStatic Still, stationary, motionless, inertStay Reside, live, wait, hang, keep onStentorian Extremely loud


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Steppe Prairie, grassland, plainSticky wicket Difficult, embarrassing, problemStilted Affected, wooden, artificial, pretentiousstimulus Incentive, spur, motivationWords Meanings SynonymsStipulate Specify, instruct, order, require, demandStoicism Indifference, impassivenessStratagem Feint, trick, ploy, dodge, wile, ruseSubdivision Part, section, division, sectorSuccumb Surrender, give in, submit, give way, yieldSui generis UniqueSunder Break up, tear, fragmentizeSuperficial Surface, shallow, phony, apparentSuperfluous Extra, surplus, redundantSupposition Assumption, belief, guess, ideaSurplice Ecclesiastical gown, vestmentSurrealism Art movement, genre, incongrouousSurrealistic Unreal, dreamlikeSward Sod, turf, green swardSwivel Spin, rotate, revolve, pivotSycophantic Ingratiating, flattering, obsequiousSyllogism Reasoning, deductive, synthesis, resultSymbiosis Mutuality, interdependenceTable dhte MealTaboo Forbidden, unmentionable, unthinkableTactile Tangible, palpable, perceptible,Tai chi Physical exercises, self defenseTailgate Follow, stalk, track, rear doorTalk turkey Get to point, tell the truth, get nitty-grittyTank Boiler, cistern, reservoir, containerTariff Toll, excise, tax, duty, levyTaxidermy Prowess, mounting, artistryTchotchkes Variant of chachka, trifleTelepathy ESP, mind reading, sixth senseTemperance Restraint, control, self controlTenacious Stubborn, obstinate, resolute, firmTessellate Form mosaic patternTherapeutic Healing, beneficial, curative, remedialTinge Hint, touch, dash, drop, trace, shade


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Tipping point Change, irreversible changeTitan Exceptional importance, reputationTorpid , Stagnant, lazy, languorousTotem Clan, emblem, experimentTraction Grip, toehold, footingTranquil Calm, serene, peaceful, quite, restfulTranscend Exceed, excel, rise above, go beyondWords Meanings SynonymsTransient Temporary, brief, fleeting, passingTransmute Metamorphose, change, alter, transformTrash talk

Treacly Sweet, cloying, saccharine, syrupyTrepidation Fear, anxiety, unease, apprehensionTriage Sorting , allocating aidTrifle Little, touch, bit, dropTrilogy Triad, trio, tripletTrundle Roll, rattle, labor, wheel, pushTussle Fight, brawl, scrap, struggle, melee, clashUber

Uncanny Eerie, weird, strange, mysterious, creepyUndergird Secure, brace up, supportUndersteer

Undulate Roll, ripple, swell, heave, surge, wavyUndulating Rolling, swelling, having, wavyUnmitigated Sheer, pure, absolute, unadulteratedUnregenerate Unreformed, depraved, obstinateUrbane Elegant, stylish, sophisticated, suaveVale Valley, dale, gorge, dellValedictory Farewell speechVanquish Conquer, subjugate, defeat , subdueVascular Vessels, conduction,Vaud

Vegetate Loaf, sluggish, sit around, stagnateVelodrome Central place for sportsVenality Prostitution of services, talents, bribery,

corruption

Vendetta Feud, quarrel, grudge, revengeVeneer Covering, surface, coating, finishVenerable Respected, august, esteemed, revered


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Venomous Poisonous, deadly, noxious, lethalVentricle Cavity, chamberVeracity Reality, genuineness, authenticity,Vertex Apex, summit, pinnacle, apogee, acme,

zenith

Verve Vitality, dynamism, vigor, vimViability Feasibility, capability, possibilityVintage Era, time, period, epoch, classicVintner Selling or making wineVirago Noisy , scolding, aggressive, strong

woman

Words Meanings SynonymsVirulent Strong, dangerous, potentVista View, panorama, outlook, seascapeViticulture Grape growing, study of grapesVituperative Insulting, abusive, malicious, slanderous,

scathing

Vociferous Raucous, Enthusiastic, vocalVoguism Acceptance, favor, popularity

Voracious Hungry, avid, eagerVoraciousness Hunger, gluttony, avidity, eagernessVortex Current, whirlpool, eddyVulcanize Mixing of sulpher with rubberWadi Water course, valley, streamWan Pale, pallid, washed-out, ashenWheedle Coax, cajole, inveigle, charmWhiplash Lash of whipWoof Filling, texture, fabric, bark, yapWry Sardonic, ironic, misdirectingWunderkind Wonder child, Successful, genius

Xanadu Place of beauty, luxury, contentment

Xanthic Yellowish, derived from xanthineXanthippe Scolding ill tempered wife, shrewish,TermagantXenophobic Disease, fear, hatred for foreignXeric Dehydrated, dryXyloid Resembling wood, Woody

Yarmulke Cap of Jews

Yin and yang White black Chinese, principles, affecting


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