![]() ![]() CLANDESTINE (adj.) Done in secret Subversive or deceptive in secrecy or in private COMPUNCTION (n.) Regret or remorse due to a wrongdoing CONCLUSIVE adj.) Putting an end to debate or question Final CONFLAGRATION n.) A large, destructive and usually extensive fire CONTENTIOUS adj.) Quarrelsome Inclined to disagree or argue COVET (v.) To desire or wish for something that belongs to someone else CRESTFALLEN (adj.) Dispirited and depressed Discouraged Feeling low in spirit DISHEVELED (adj.) Being in disarray Messy, as hair or clothing DISREPUTABLE adj.) Lacking respectability in character, appearance or behavior Disgraceful Shady ELATED adj.) Very proud or happy, or in high spirits ENDEMIC (adj.) Native to some specified country or region EXEMPLARY (adj.) Fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation Ideal or commendable EXPONENT n.) One that speaks for, represents, or explains an idea (adj.) Serving or intended to explain, explanatory FATHOM n.) A unit of length equal to six feet usually used to measure the depth of water (v.) To comprehend or understand GARRULOUS (adj.) Inclined to give lengthy and rambling talks Wordy and rambling Extremely chatty GUILE n.) The quality of being crafty Skillful deceit or treacherous cunning Deviousness INDELIBLE adj.) Not able to be removed or erased INDULGENT (adj.) Characterized by the giving in to the wishes of someone INSUPERABLE (adj.) Impossible to overcome Unbeatable INTEGRITY n.) High moral standards, honesty Adherence to a strict moral or ethical code Soundness INVETERATE (adj.) A settled, long-standing habit Firmly established IRRELEVANT (adj.) Not relevant or applicable ITINERARY n.) A detailed account or diary of a journey A guidebook or route of travel LAMENTABLE (adj.) Deserving regret or pity Pathetic Mournful MISCONSTRUE v.) To mistake the meaning of To misinterpret MISNOMER (n.) A name wrongly or mistakenly applied NOCTURNAL (adj.) Part of or happening in the night OBNOXIOUS (adj.) Very annoying, offensive or objectionable PLACATE (v.) To calm the anger of To appease or pacify PLACID (adj.) Serene, calm and peaceful PLAGIARISM n.) The stealing of passages from the writings of another and publishing them as one's own PLATITUDE (n.) A trite, common or flat remark, said as if profound POTENT (adj.) Physically powerful Highly effective PRETEXT (n.) A fictitious reason A false excuse PROFESS (v.) To declare openly To affirm or claim PROTRUDE (v.) To push out or thrust forth To stick out QUELL (v.) To suppress or subdue by putting an end to QUIESCENT (adj.) At rest Still RESPITE (n.) A short interval of rest or relief A pause RETRIBUTION (n.) Something demanded in repayment A payback of sorts RUMINATE (v.) To ponder or meditate on To chew the cud SINUOUS (adj.) Having many curves or turns Winding SONOROUS (adj.) Having or producing a full, deep or rich sound STARK (adj.) Grim or desolate, harsh (adv.) Utterly, absolutely or completely SUPERFICIAL (adj.) On or near the surface Comprehending only what is on the surface, apparent and obvious TACIT (adj.) Understood or implied without being expressed TANGIBLE (adj.) Perceived by touch or capable of being touched TRENCHANT (adj.) Clear-cut and defined Cutting deeply and quickly VANGUARD (n.) The foremost or leading position in a trend or movement The front position in an advancing army WASTREL (n.4.5.
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