All of the vocab...alphabetically

1. abnormal adjective Not normal.
2. accolade noun An expression of strong approval or praise.
3. adept adjective Very skilled or capable.
4. adulation noun Enthusiastic or even excessive praise; fawning admiration.
5. affectation noun Artificial behavior adopted to impress others; pretense; a pose.
6. aficionado noun A fan; an enthusiastic admirer.
7. ambiguous adjective Having two or more possible meanings or interpretations; unclear; vague.
8. anathema noun a. A strong denunciation b. A formal religious condemnation c. Anything or anyone condemned.
9. apologist noun A person who argues in defense or justification of an idea or cause.
10. appraisal noun a. An evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or worth of something; a judgment. b. An expert or official evaluation of something, as for taxation.
11. appreciable adjective able to be estimated or measured; noticeable.
12. aptitude noun a. A talent or natural ability. b. Ease in learning; intelligence
13. arbitrary adjective a. Based on whim or impulse rather than reason or law. b. Subject to individual judgment.
14. archaic adjective a. Referring to words and language that were once common but are now rarely used. b. Ancient. c. No longer applicable.
15. argot noun The informal language used by a particular group, such as criminals; a secret language.
16. arrogant adjective Excessively and unpleasantly convinced of one’s own importance; overbearingly proud; superior; vain.
17. ascribe trans. verb To regard as caused by; assign; attribute.
18. assert trans. verb To state or express positively, forcefully, or boldly; affirm.
19. assess trans. verb a. To determine the significance or importance of; evaluate; appraise b. To estimate the value of property for taxation; set the amount of tax, fine, or other payment.
20. astute adjective Shrewd in judgment; possessing a keen mind.
21. baffle trans. verb To cause uncertainty in; puzzle.
22. base adjective a. Mean or contemptible; shameful b. Inferior in quality; containing inferior substances.
23. behold trans. verb To gaze at; look upon.
24. beneficiary noun a. A person who receives funds from an insurance policy or will upon another’s death. b. Anyone who receives help or advantage from something.
25. bland adjective a. Mild; soothing; not irritating. b. Dull; lacking in interest.
26. blight trans. verb a. To cause a decline or decay; to ruin or destroy. b. To cause a plant to be affected with disease. noun a. Any of several diseases that cause plants to wither and deteriorate. b. Unfavorable environmental conditions.
27. bonanza noun a. A source of wealth or luck. b. A rich mine.
28. boycott trans. verb To take part in an organized group refusal to use a product or service as a means of protest. noun An organized group refusal.
29. bravado noun False bravery; swaggering courage.
30. breadth noun a. The distance or dimension from side to side of something, as distinguished from length or thickness; width. b. Wide extent or scope. c. Freedom from narrowness of views, interests, or attitudes.
31. broach trans. verb To talk or write about for the first time; to bring up
32. candid adjective a. Without pretense or reserve; straightforward; honest b. Free of prejudice; impartial c. Not posed or rehearsed noun An unposed photograph.
33. capillary noun Any of the tiny blood vessels that connect the smallest arteries to the smallest veins. adjective Of or like a capillary.
34. cataclysm noun a. A violent upheaval; a disaster. b. A violent, sudden change in the earth’s crust. c. A destructive flood.
35. cessation noun The act of ceasing or stopping; a halt.
36. circumlocution noun a. The use of roundabout expressions or wordy and indirect language. b. Speech or writing that is wordy or evasive.
37. circumscribe trans. verb a. To draw a line around; encircle b. To confine within or as if within bounds; limit or restrict c. To construct or be constructed around a geometrical figure so as to touch as many points as possible.
38. cognizant adjective Aware; fully informed.
39. coincidental adjective a. Occurring as a combination of circumstances that, although accidental, is so remarkable that it seems to have been planned or arranged. b. Resulting from the condition of occupying the same point in space or time.
40. commence trans. verb To begin; start. intrans. verb To come into existence; have a beginning.
41. commend trans. verb To mention approvingly; praise.
42. composite adjective a. Put together from various parts: a composite photograph. b. In mathematics, having factors: a composite number. noun Something made up of various parts; a combination.
43. comprehensive adjective a. Covering completely or broadly; inclusive. b. Having or exhibiting wide mental grasp.
44. connoisseur noun One knowledgeable in any area, but especially in the arts or in matters of taste and discernment.
45. connotation noun The mental connections or associations of a word that go beyond its literal or dictionary definition.
46. conscientious adjective Thorough and attentive; careful; painstaking.
47. consciousness noun a. Awareness of one’s thoughts and perceptions. b. The totality of attitudes or feelings held by a group.
48. contend trans. verb To maintain or assert; argue (for) a point of view. intrans. verb a. To strive or struggle in controversy or debate; dispute. b. To strive, as in battle; fight. c. To compete, as in race.
49. contract noun a. A formal agreement between two or more parties, particularly one enforceable by law. b. The document containing such an agreement. trans. verb To enter into a formal agreement. intrans. verb To grow smaller.
50. contrive trans. verb a. To plan cleverly; invent, especially without preparation. b. To plot or scheme with evil intent. intrans. verb To plot or scheme.
51. convene intrans. verb To assemble, usually for an official or public purpose; meet formallytrans. verb To cause to assemble.
52. conventional adjective Customary; conforming to most standards.
53. convoluted adjective a. Coiled or twisted. b. Complicated; intricate.
54. copious adjective a. Large in quantity; abundant; containing an ample supply. b. Filled with matter, thoughts, or words; wordy.
55. cosmopolitan adjective Sophisticated in an international way.
56. criterion noun A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based .
57. culinary adjective Pertaining to cooking or the kitchen.
58. dauntless adjective Not able to be discouraged or threatened; bold; audacious.
59. dearth noun A scarcity or lack.
60. debut noun a. The beginning of a career or other course of action. b. A first public appearance, as of an actor on stage. c. The formal presentation of a young woman to society.
61. decimate trans. verb To destroy or kill a large part.
62. decomposition noun The process of decaying, rotting, or breaking down.
63. defect noun a. A flaw or imperfection. b. A deficiency. intrans. verb To depart one’s country or party in order to adopt or join another.
64. deficient adjective a. Lacking an essential quality or element; insufficient. b. Not up to normal standards.
65. deficit noun An amount by which something falls short of the required or expected amount; a shortage.
66. delectable adjective Greatly pleasing, especially to the sense of taste; delicious; delightful.
67. deliberation noun a. Careful thought in decision-making or action. b. Slowness of motion or manner.
68. denotation noun The exact meaning of a word.
69. deter trans. verb To prevent or discourage from acting, as by means of fear or doubt.
70. detract intrans. verb To take away something desirable; diminish the value of.
71. devious adjective a. Done in an underhanded manner; tricky; shifty. b. Straying from a straight or direct course. c. Departing from the correct or proper way; erring.
72. devour trans. verb a. To eat up greedily; swallow; engulf.. b. To consume enthusiastically.
73. dexterity noun Skill in the use of the hands, the body, or the mind; adroitness.
74. diagnosis noun A critical analysis of the nature of something, particularly disease.
75. diffident adjective Hesitant through lack of self-confidence; timid.
76. dilemma noun A situation forcing a choice between two alternatives that are often difficult or unpleasant.
77. discernment noun Keenness or sharpness in detecting, distinguishing, or selecting.
78. discourse noun a. Verbal expression in the form of speech or writing. b. The formal and lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken. intrans. verb a. To speak or write formally and at length b. To engage in conversation or discussion.
79. disposition noun a. One’s usual mood or temperament. b. Arrangement.
80. disregard trans. verb a. To pay little or no attention to; ignore or neglect b. To treat as unworthy of notice noun Lack of thoughtful attention or proper respect.
81. dissuade trans. verb To discourage or keep (someone) from a purpose or course of action.
82. distraction noun Something that draws the mind away from the original direction of attention or interest; a diversion of attention.
83. dogmatic adjective Expressing a belief or opinion as if it were fact; excessively positive or emphatic.
84. duplicity noun Deliberate deception or trickery by speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same manner.
85. edible adjective Suitable for eating; capable of being eaten.
86. efficacy noun The power or capacity to produce the desired effect; effectiveness.
87. egocentric adjective Limited in outlook or concern to one’s own activities or needs; self-centered; selfish.
88. embargo noun a. A government order preventing or prohibiting trade with a given nation. b. A prohibition. trans. verb To impose an embargo upon.
89. embark intrans. verb a. To set out on a venture; commence. b. To board a vessel, especially at the start of a journey.
90. enervate trans. verb To deprive someone of strength or vitality; weaken; sap.
91. enigma noun Someone or something that is hard to figure out; a puzzle.
92. enthrall trans. verb To captivate; hold spellbound; charm.
93. entreaty noun An earnest request or plea.
94. envision trans. verb To picture in the mind.
95. epicure noun A person with refined tastes in food and drink; a gourmet.
96. epidemic noun a. An outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly. b. A rapid spread, growth, or development. adjective a. Spreading rapidly and widely by infection among many individuals in an area. b. Widespread.
97. epidermis noun a. The outer protective layer of skin. b. The outer layer of cells or the protective covering of a plant.
98. eradication noun Elimination, as if by tearing out by the roots; ridding.
99. esteem noun Favorable regard; respect. trans. verb a. To regard with respect; admire; honor. b. To judge or consider to be.
100. eulogy noun A speech or written tribute of praise, most often one delivered at a memorial service in honor of the deceased.
101. euphemism noun The act or an example of the substitution of an inoffensive term for one that is considered offensive, unpleasant, or too direct.
102. exhaustive adjective Testing all possibilities or considering all elements; thorough.
103. exponent noun a. A person who speaks for something; a representative or interpreter of. b. A superscript number indicating how many times a given number is multiplied by itself.
104. extol trans. verb To praise highly.
105. extract trans. verb To pull or draw out forcibly. noun a. A passage from a literary work; an excerpt. b. A concentrated substance, such as a food flavoring.
106. faction noun A group of persons forming a united but sometimes discontented and troublesome minority within a larger group.
107. factor noun a. Something that helps bring about a certain result; an ingredient. b. One of two or more numbers or expressions that have a given product. trans. verb To find the factors of.
108. fallacy noun a. An opinion based on mistaken assumptions or logic; a false notion. b. False reasoning, belief, or argument.
109. falter intrans. verb a. To speak hesitatingly; stammer. b. To waver in confidence
110. ferocity noun Savagery; fierceness; barbarity.
111. fictitious adjective a. Adopted or assumed in order to deceive; false. b. Of fiction; imaginary; unreal.
112. finesse noun Delicacy and refinement of performance, execution, or workmanship.
113. flotilla noun a. A small fleet. b. A small group resembling a small fleet of ships.
114. flout trans. verb To show scorn or contempt for; show defiance.
115. foresee trans. verb To see or to know beforehand
116. fortuitous adjective a. Occurring unexpectedly or without any known cause; happening by accident or chance; unplanned. b. Lucky.
117. galvanize trans. verb a. To stir to action or awareness. b. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. c. To put a coating of zinc on iron or steel as protection against rust.
118. gape intrans. verb a. To stare in amazement with the mouth open. b. To open the mouth wide; yawn. c. To open wide.
119. gargantuan adjective Of immense size or volume; colossal; huge.
120. generate trans. verb To cause or create.
121. geopolitics noun The study of the relationship between geography and politics
122. gloat intrans. verb To feel or display triumphant, and often spiteful, satisfaction or delight.
123. guileless adjective Free of slyness or craftiness; simple and innocent.
124. gullible adjective Easily deceived or fooled.
125. hacienda noun a. A large estate, ranch, or plantation. b. The main house of such an estate.
126. hamper trans. verb To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of; limit. noun A large basket, usually with a cover.
127. haphazard adjective a. Lacking any definite plan or order; random. b. Dependent upon chance.
128. havoc noun a. Widespread destruction b. Confusion; disorder.
129. headstrong adjective Determined to have one’s own way and to do as one pleases; obstinate.
130. heedless adjective a. Unmindful; inattentive; unobservant b. Careless.
131. homage noun Particular respect or honor.
132. humility noun The quality of being humble; freedom from false pride.
133. hypocritical adjective Pretending to have some desirable or publicy approved attitude; insincere.
134. hypothesis noun a. A statement that accounts for a set of facts but cannot be proved by direct supporting evidence; a theory. b. Something that is assumed as a basis for action or discussion.
135. idiom noun An expression having a special meaning that is not clear from the usual meaning of the individual words of the phrase.
136. idiosyncrasy noun An unusual habit or mannerism of one particular person.
137. impolitic adjective Unwise; not exhibiting good judgment.
138. impostor noun A person who assumes a false identity for the purpose of deceiving others.
139. impressionistic adjective a. Of or pertaining to a highly personalized response to art or experience as opposed to a response based on reason or fact. b. Reflecting a style of painting of the late nineteenth century that is marked by concentration on the impression created by the subject.
140. incipient adjective In an early stage; just beginning to exist or appear.
141. incisive adjective a. Sharp; keen; perceptive. b. Able to analyze in depth.The quality of being humble; freedom from false pride.
142. indifferent adjective a. Marked by a lack of interest in or concern about something; uninvolved b. Showing no preference; impartial; unbiased c. Neither good nor bad; mediocre.
143. indisputable adjective Undeniable; true beyond all doubt.
144. inference noun a. A conclusion based on evidence. b. The act or process of concluding something from evidence; a deduction.
145. infirmity noun a. A physical disability. b. A lack of power; frailty.
146. initiative noun a. The power, ability, or instinct to begin or follow through with a plan or task; enterprise. b. A first step or opening move. c. The procedure by which citizens can propose a new law by petition and have it voted on.
147. innovation noun a. A creative act. b. Something begun or introduced; something that represents a change.
148. innumerable adjective Too many to be counted or numbered.
149. inordinate adjective Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.
150. inscribe trans. verb a. To write, print, carve, or engrave words or letters on a surface b. To sign or write a brief message in or on a book or picture when giving it as a gift; dedicate to someone c. To enter a name on a list or in a register; enroll d. To draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible.
151. insight noun a. The ability to see and understand the true nature of something. b. An idea of the true nature of something.
152. inspiration noun a. A creative stimulus for the mind or the emotions. b. A sudden insight or creative idea.
153. integral adjective a. Essential or necessary for completeness. b. In mathematics, formed of parts tht together make a whole; not fractional.
154. intent noun a. An aim or purpose. b. The state of mind at the time of an action. c. meaning or connotation. adjective Firmly fixed; determined; intense.
155. intricate adjective a. having a complicated structure or pattern; complex. b. Hard to understand.
156. jargon noun a. The specialized technical vocabulary used by people in the same profession or field. b. Confusing, meaningless talk.
157. jovial adjective Full of fun and good cheer; sociable.
158. junta noun A group of rulers, particularly one seizing power after the overthrow of a government.
159. juxtaposition noun Placement side by side or close together, often producing an unusual effect.
160. labyrinth noun A network of winding, connected passages through which it is difficult to find one’s way without help; a maze.
161. laudable adjective Worthy of praise.
162. legitimate adjective a. Authentic; genuine; real. b. Being or acting in accordance with the law; lawful c. In accordance with established or accepted patterns and standards.
163. literate adjective a. Able to read and write; knowledgeable; educated b. Well-written; polished. noun a. Someone who can read and write. b. A well-informed, educated person.
164. macadam noun a. A paving material made of layers of small stones that are packed together with asphalt or tar. b A road surface that has been paved with layers of small stones.
165. malady noun a. A disease, ailment, or disorder. b. An unwholesome condition.
166. mar trans. verb To damage; spoil the beauty of.
167. masquerade intrans. verb To have or put on a deceptive appearance; to wear a mask or disguise. noun a. A dance or party at which masks and fancy costumes are worn. b. A disguise or false outward show; pretense. c. An involved scheme.
168. maverick noun a. A person who refuses to go along with the polices or views of his or her group; someone who is independent-minded; a nonconformist. b. An unbranded calf or colt. c. A horse or steer that has escaped from the herd.
169. mediocre adjective Of moderate to low quality; ordinary; average.
170. megalopolis noun A unified urban region comprising several large cities and their surrounding areas.
171. mentor noun A person depended upon for wise advice and guidance; a trusted counselor
172. meritorious adjective Having superior value; deserving praise
173. metropolitan adjective Pertaining to a major city. noun A high-ranking bishop.
174. modest adjective a. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one’s own talents, abilities, or accomplishments; lacking in vanity. b. Not elaborate or showy; unpretentious. c. Moderate in size or amount.
175. morsel noun a. A bite or small amount of food. b. A small piece; a tidbit.
176. myopia noun a. Shortsightedness or lack of good judgment in thinking or planning. b. Nearsightedness.
177. negligible adjective Amounting to very little; not important enough to be worth considering; trifling.
178. nemesis noun a. Someone or something that is the source of just punishment. b. Just punishment for wrongdoing. c. An unbeateable rival.
179. nondescript adjective Lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities and therefore difficult to describe; dull; drab.
180. notoriety noun Fame of an unfavorable kind.
181. novice noun a. A person new to a field or activity; a beginner. b. A person who has entered a religious order but has not yet taken final vows.
182. nutrient noun Something that nourishes, especially an ingredient in food.
183. obliterate trans. verb To do away with completely; to wipe out.
184. oblivious adjective a. Lacking conscious awareness b. Forgetful.
185. obstruction noun An obstacle; something that blocks or gets in the way.
186. odyssey noun a. A long, adventurous, wandering journey. b. An intellectual or spiritual quest.
187. officiate intrans. verb a. To serve in a position of authority; to preside. b. To serve as a referee or an umpire in sports.
188. officious adjective Excessively forward in offering one’s services or advice to others; meddlesome.
189. omniscient adjective Knowing all things; having total knowledge.
190. opposition noun a. The condition of being against, contrary to, or in conflict with. b. A rival.
191. orthodox adjective a. Adhering to commonly accepted tradition. b. Adhering to an established religious faith. c. Sound; true; authoritative.
192. outspoken adjective Spoken without reserve; frank; unrestrained in speech; forthright.
193. overt adjective Open and observable; apparent.
194. overture noun a. An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action. b. An instrumental composition that introduces an extended musical work.
195. pallor noun Extreme or unnatural paleness.
196. paltry adjective a. Meager; insignificant. b. Worthless; lowly; contemptible.
197. paucity noun A short supply; smallness of quantity; scarcity.
198. peccadillo noun A small fault or transgression.
199. pensive adjective Dreamily, and often sadly, thoughtful.
200. peon noun An unskilled laborer; a farm worker.
201. perceptive adjective a. Having the ability to be keenly aware of things and situations; knowing. b. Marked by understanding.
202. philosophy noun a. The study of reality based on logical reasoning rather than factual observation b. A personal set of opinions and values by which one lives c. A basic, practical rule or set of rules.
203. pittance noun a. A small salary or amount of money. b. A small amount or portion.
204. plausible adjective a. Appearing true or reasonable b. Giving a deceptive impression of truth, acceptability, or reliability.
205. plethora noun Superabundance; excess.
206. policy- noun A general plan, principle, or course of action followed by an organization or an individual.
207. politico noun An informal or journalistic term for a politician
208. pompous adjective a. Characterized by an exaggerated show of dignity or self-importance. b. Excessively ornate.
209. ponder trans. verb To think about something carefully and at length; weigh an idea in the mind intrans. verb To consider seriously and deeply.
210. portray trans. verb a. To make a likeness or representation. b. To describe in words. c. To play the part of in a movie or play.
211. postulate trans. verb To assume the truth of something without proof, especially as the basis for study or argument; take something for granted noun A theory proposed as the basis of a chain of reasoning; a basic principle.
212. prattle intrans. verb To talk idly or meaninglessly; babble. trans. verb To utter in a childish or silly way. noun Childish or meaningless sounds; babble.
213. precedent noun An action that can be used as an example for subsequent similar cases.
214. preclude trans. verb To make impossible or unlikely.
215. precocious adjective Having unusual mental development at an early age.
216. premeditated adjective Planned arranged or plotted in advance.
217. preoccupy trans. verb To hold the attention or interest of; engross.
218. prescribe trans. verb a. To order or recommend the use of a remedy or treatment b. To set down as a rule or guide; dictate c. To state or indicate specifically; specify.
219. prevalent adjective Widespread; commonly occurring; generally accepted or practiced.
220. procrastinate intrans. verb To put off doing something until a future time. trans. verb To postpone or delay needlessly.
221. prodigy noun A person who is exceptionally gifted, usually at a young age.
222. prognosis noun a. A forecast of a probable result. b. The likelihood of recovery from a disease.
223. proliferate intrans. verb a. To multiply, increase, or spread rapidly. b. To produce new growth or offspring rapidly and repeatedly. trans verb. To cause to grow or increase rapidly.
224. prolific adjective a. Causing or maintaining abundant growth. b. Producing numerous works.
225. proposition noun a. A statement or plan suggested for acceptance; a proposal. b. An issue put before voters.
226. propound trans. verb To offer or set forth for consideration.
227. prosaic adjective Ordinary; lacking in imagination; commonplace.
228. proscribe trans. verb a. To prohibit; forbid as harmful or unlawful b. To denounce or condemn.
229. protracted adjective Drawn out or lengthened in time; prolonged.
230. pulverize trans. verb a. To pound, crush, or grind into a powder. b. To destroy, as if by crushing into powder.
231. pungent adjective Sharp; strong; penetrating; producing a sharp sensation, usually of taste or smell.
232. quaff trans. verb To drink heartily and deeply of.
233. quaint adjective Charmingly old-fashioned.
234. quandary noun A state of uncertainty or doubt.
235. quixotic adjective a. Full of impractical ideas; idealistic.
236. raconteur noun A person who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit.
237. rarity noun a. Something special or uncommon, usually valued. b. The state or condition of being uncommon.
238. rational adjective a. Consistent with or based on reason; logical b. Of sound mind; sane.
239. ravenous adjective Extremely hungry.
240. receptive adjective Ready or willing to receive something favorably.
241. recognition noun a. Acknowledgement or attention; favorable notice. b. Awareness that something perceived has been perceived previously.
242. red herring noun Something that draws attention away from the matter or issue at hand.
243. refute trans. verb To prove a person or idea to be wrong.
244. reiterate trans. verb To say over again; repeat.
245. renegade noun A traitor or outlaw; a rebel.
246. replenish trans. verb To fill or make complete again; add a new stock or supply to.
247. repository noun a. A place for safe storage; a storehouse. b. A source.
248. reproach trans. verb To blame or criticize for something noun Blame; discredit; an act of criticism.
249. reputable adjective Having a good name; well thought of; honorable.
250. resourceful adjective Capable; effective; able to meet most situations effectively.
251. retract trans. verb To draw back; withdraw.
252. reverence noun a. A feeling of great respect, even of awe or love; veneration b. An act of showing respect, such as a bow or curtsy trans. verb. To venerate; show respect toward.
253. reverie noun a. The condition of being lost in thought b. A daydream.
254. scant adjective a. Being just short of full measure. b. Lacking in amount or quantity; inadequate trans. verb a. To provide with an inadequate share; skimp. b. To deal with or treat inadequate
255. scripture noun a. A sacred writing or book b. A statement regarded as authoritative.
256. scrutinize trans. verb To pay close attention to minute detail; examine something carefully, critically, or searchingly.
257. scuttle intrans. verb To run hastily; scurry. trans. verb To sink (a ship) by cutting or opening a hole in (its hull).
258. semantics noun a. The study of historical changes in the meaning of words. b. The study of the relation of words to the objects they stand for.
259. singular adjective a. Out of the ordinary; particular. b. Peculiar; eccentric.
260. skeptical adjective Doubting; questioning.
261. slang noun Highly informal language that occurs most often in casual conversation.
262. soluble adjective a. Capable of being solved or explained. b. Capable of being easily dissolved.
263. speculation noun a. An idea based on incomplete evidence; guessing b. A conclusion, idea, or opinion reached through reasoning; a theory c. Business dealings that involve risk but offer the chance for a quick profit.
264. spontaneous adjective a. Happening without external cause; self-generated. b. Impulsive.
265. stagnant adjective a. Foul from standing still; stale. b. Lacking in freshness, liveliness, or originality.
266. standard adjective a. Conforming to established usage in speech or writing. b. Commonly used and accepted as an authority. Noun a. A rule or model used to judge the quality or correctness of something; criterion. b. A level of requirement, excellence, or attainment.
267. subscribe trans. verb a. To contract to receive and pay in advance for something, such as a magazine, concert tickets, etc b. To agree or approve.
268. subscript noun A distinguishing symbol, such as a letter or numeral, written below and to the right of a letter or number, as in a mathematical expression or chemical formula.
269. subside intrans. verb a. To sink to a lower or more normal level. b. To become less active.
270. substantiate trans. verb To support with proof or evidence; verify.
271. subtle adjective a. Not immediately obvious; so slight as to be difficult to detect or analyze. b. Able to make precise distinctions; keen. c. Characterized by slyness or deviousness.
272. suburban adjective Characteristic of the suburbs, mainly the residential areas surrounding large cities
273. suffice intrans. verb To meet present needs; be adequate.
274. supposition noun An assumption.
275. survey trans. verb a. To examine or look at broadly. b. To inspecit carefully; scrutinize. c. To determine the measures, boundaries, or elevation of land or features of earth’s surface. intrans. verb to make a survey of land. noun a. A broad view. b. A detailed inspection or investigation. c. The act or process of surveying land.
276. susceptible adjective a. Likely to be stricken or infected with or by. b. Easily influenced or affected; sensitive.
277. swagger intrans. verb To walk or conduct oneself in a conceited or boastful manner; strut.
278. tactic noun A method of achieving a goal; a strategy.
279. tantalize trans. verb To tease or torment by presenting something desirable while it is just out of reach.
280. temerity noun Foolish or heedless disregard of danger; rash boldness; impudence.
281. thwart trans. verb To prevent from takin place; frustrate; block.
282. tract noun a. A stretch of land. b. A system of related organs. c. A leaflet or pamphlet, particularly one on a religious or political theme.
283. trait noun A distinguishing quality or feature.
284. transcribe trans. verb a. To make a written or typewritten copy of, as from notes b. To adapt or arrange a musical composition for a voice or instrument other than the original.
285. truism noun A statement of obvious or self-evident truth.
286. unconscionable adjective Unrestrained by conscience; unreasonable; unjust.
287. unwitting adjective Not knowing; unaware.
288. urban adjective Like a city; characteristic of cities.
289. urbane adjective elegantly polite and sophisticated
290. utterance noun a. The act of expressing vocally. b. Something that is expressed.
291. validate trans. verb To confirm or support on a sound basis or authority; verify; substantiate.
292. vaunt trans. verb To call attention to, often proudly or boastfully. intrans. verb To boast or brag.
293. vehement adjective Showing intense emotion or passion; forceful.
294. veracity noun a. Devotion to the truth; honesty. b. Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy and precision.
295. verbose adjective Using or containing an excessive number of words.
296. vernacular noun The normal spoken language of a country or region as distinct from the literary or learned language; everyday speech. adjective Native to or commonly spoken by residents of a particular country or region.
297. vibrant adjective Pulsing with energy; vigorous; lively.
298. vigilant adjective Watchful; on the alert; wary.
299. virtuoso noun One skilled in the technique of an art, especially music.
300. virulent adjective a. Having a strong tendency to cause harm; very severe; poisonous. b. Intensely irritating, hostile, obnoxious, or harsh.