WordDefinition
AberrationA departure from what is normal or expected.
AbhorTo hate or detest intensely.
AbstainTo deliberately refrain from doing something.
AccoladeAn award, honor, or expression of praise.
AcquiesceTo accept something reluctantly without protest.
AdmonishTo warn or reprimand firmly.
AffableFriendly, approachable, and easy to talk to.
AlleviateTo make something less severe or painful.
AmbiguousHaving more than one possible meaning.
AmiablePleasant, kind, and friendly.
AnomalySomething that deviates from what is expected.
AntagonizeTo provoke or cause hostility.
AntipathyA strong feeling of dislike.
ApexThe highest point or peak.
ArduousRequiring great effort; difficult.
ArticulateAble to express ideas clearly and effectively.
AscertainTo find out with certainty.
AssertiveConfidently expressing one’s opinions or rights.
AstuteClever and quick to understand situations.
AustereSimple, strict, or lacking luxury.
BelligerentHostile and eager to argue or fight.
BenevolentKind and generous.
BolsterTo strengthen or support.
BrevityConcise and exact use of words.
CandidHonest and straightforward.
CapitulateTo surrender or give in.
CatalystSomething that causes change or speeds a process.
CausticSeverely critical or sarcastic.
CoherentLogical, consistent, and easy to understand.
ComplacentOverly satisfied and unaware of dangers.
ConcedeTo admit something is true.
ConspicuousEasily noticed; obvious.
ContradictTo state the opposite of something.
ConvolutedExtremely complex and difficult to follow.
CorroborateTo confirm or support with evidence.
CredibleBelievable or trustworthy.
CurtailTo reduce or limit.
DebilitateTo weaken or make ineffective.
DecorumProper and respectful behavior.
DeferenceRespectful submission to another’s judgment.
DelineateTo describe or explain precisely.
DenounceTo publicly condemn.
DerideTo mock or ridicule.
DiligentHardworking and careful.
DisparageTo speak negatively about.
DisseminateTo spread widely.
DogmaticExpressing opinions as unquestionable truths.
EccentricUnconventional or odd.
EloquentFluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
EmpiricalBased on observation or experiment.
EndorseTo approve or support publicly.
EnigmaticDifficult to understand; mysterious.
EphemeralLasting for a very short time.
EquivocalOpen to multiple interpretations; ambiguous.
EradicateTo eliminate completely.
ErraticUnpredictable or inconsistent.
ExacerbateTo make a problem worse.
ExonerateTo clear someone of blame.
ExpediteTo speed up a process.
ExtolTo praise highly.
FacilitateTo make easier.
FeasiblePossible and practical.
FerventHaving intense passion or enthusiasm.
FluctuateTo rise and fall irregularly.
FortifyTo strengthen or reinforce.
FrivolousNot serious; lacking importance.
GregariousSociable and outgoing.
HamperTo hinder or obstruct.
HypotheticalBased on a proposed idea rather than fact.
ImpartialFair and unbiased.
ImpeccableFlawless; without mistakes.
ImpetuousActing without careful thought.
ImplyTo suggest indirectly.
InadvertentUnintentional or accidental.
IncisiveClear, direct, and insightful.
InconspicuousNot easily noticed.
IndifferentShowing little interest or concern.
InevitableCertain to happen.
IngeniousExceptionally clever and inventive.
InnateExisting naturally from birth.
MeticulousExtremely careful and precise.
MitigateTo make less severe.
MundaneOrdinary and uninteresting.
ObsoleteNo longer in use.
OmitTo leave out.
OstentatiousShowy or intended to impress.
PerpetuateTo cause something to continue.
PlausibleSeemingly reasonable or believable.
PragmaticPractical rather than theoretical.
PrecariousDangerous because of instability.
ProlificProducing abundantly.
ReconcileTo restore harmony or make consistent.
ScrutinizeTo examine carefully.
SubstantiateTo support with evidence.
SuperficialExisting only on the surface; lacking depth.
TenaciousPersistent and determined.
TransientTemporary; lasting only a short time.
UbiquitousPresent everywhere.
VenerateTo regard with great respect.
VindicateTo clear from blame or prove correct.