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acquiesce
alacrity
amiable
(adj.) friendly (An amiable fellow, Neil got along with
just about everyone.)
appease
arcane
avarice
brazen
brusque
cajole
callous
candor
(n.) honesty, frankness (We were surprised by
the candor of the politician’s speech because she is
usually rather evasive.)
chide
circumspect
clandestine
coerce
coherent
complacency
confidant
connive
debase
decry
deferential
demure
deride
despot
diligent
(adj.) showing care in doing one’s work
(The diligent researcher made sure to double check her
measurements.)
elated
eloquent
embezzle
empathy
enmity
erudite
extol
feral
flabbergasted
forsake
fractious
furtive
gluttony
gratuitous
(adj.) uncalled for, unwarranted (Every evening the
guy at the fish and chip shop gives me
a gratuitous helping of vinegar.)
haughty
hypocrisy
impeccable
impertinent
implacable
impudent
incisive
(adj.) clear, sharp, direct (The discussion wasn’t going
anywhere until her incisivecomment allowed everyone
to see what the true issues were.)
indolent
inept
infamy
inhibit
innate
insatiable
insular
intrepid
inveterate
jubilant
knell
lithe
lurid
maverick
(n.) an independent, nonconformist person (John is a
real maverick and always does things his own way.)
maxim
meticulous
modicum
morose
myriad
nadir
nominal
nuance
oblivious
obsequious
obtuse
panacea
parody
perusal
plethora
predilection
quaint
rash
refurbish
repudiate
(v.) to reject, refuse to accept (Tom made a strong
case for an extension of his curfew, but his
mother repudiated it with a few biting words.)
rife
salient
serendipity
staid
superfluous
sycophant
taciturn
umbrage
venerable
vex
vociferous
wanton
zenith
2. complacent
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
Paul believes the medical advances made in treating HIV over the past decade have led to
people becoming more complacent and taking more risks.
= self-satisfied
3. concomitant
an event or situation that happens at the same time
= co-occurrence
> subsequent
4. culpable
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious
But the state is even more culpable, making bad decisions about the design of the
program, particularly the contractual requirements related to field testing.New York
Times (Jun 26, 2012)
6. espouse
choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
- adopt, embrace
7. galling
causing irritation or annoyance
The high pay phone costs in Germany are particularly galling for many troops because
they can call home from combat areas for much less.New York Times (Mar 2, 2012)
= annoying, irritating
8. hallmark
a distinctive characteristic or attribute
And within those types, they found hallmark genetic changes that are driving many
cancers.
9. ignominious
deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
After an ignominious two years, the program was scrapped.BusinessWeek (Nov 4, 2011)
10. nefarious
extremely wicked
According to my “hospitality insider,” nefarious guest activities are only becoming more
foul and disturbing.Slate (Jul 3, 2012)
= villainous
11. nonchalant
marked by blithe unconcern
= unconcerned, casual
12. mitigate
make less severe or harsh
Here are a few ways to mitigate problems and frustrations.Nature (Jul 5, 2012)
= lighten, palliate,
13. perpetuate
cause to continue or prevail
Many accused the show of mocking Islam and perpetuating racial stereotypes.
14. propensity
a natural inclination
Most unfortunate, and misleading, are the links these reporters imply between military
service, mental health and an increased propensity for extreme violence.New York
Times (Jul 3, 2012)
15. reconcile
come to terms
Fighting and reconciling is a major part of any healthy relationship.Slate (Apr 24, 2012)
= harmonise
16. scapegoat
someone who is punished for the errors of others
“Our folks are so angry and frustrated about being used as a scapegoatthat they’re
going to continue to engage in this battle.”New York Times (Jun 9, 2012)
17. squander
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
In his world fortunes are constantly being made and squandered.
= spend extravagantly
18. supersede
take the place or move into the position of
Company officials say they hoped to see a national sales tax law in place that
will supersede state laws.
= replace
19. ludicrous
inviting ridicule
20. latent
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
= potential, possible
> inactive (not presently active)