Vaathi's 500 Vocabulary Questions

1.​ Abate – To decrease in intensity or amount.

2.​ Abdicate – To give up a position, power, or responsibility.
3.​ Aberration – A deviation from what is normal or expected.
4.​ Abhor – To detest; regard with disgust.
5.​ Abject – Extremely bad; hopeless; miserable.
6.​ Absolve – To free from blame or responsibility.
7.​ Absorb – To soak up or take in.
8.​ Abstain – To deliberately avoid using or doing something.
9.​ Abstract – Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
10.​ Abundant – Existing in large quantities; plentiful.
11.​ Accentuate – To emphasize or make more noticeable.
12.​ Accessible – Easy to approach or enter; understandable.
13.​ Acclaim – Praise enthusiastically and publicly.
14.​ Acclimate – To adjust or adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation.
15.​ Accord – Agreement; harmony; or to grant or bestow.
16.​ Accumulate – To gather or collect, often in gradual degrees.
17.​ Accurate – Free from errors; precise.
18.​ Acknowledge – To accept or admit the truth or existence of something.
19.​ Acquaint – To make someone aware of or familiar with something.
20.​ Acquire – To gain or obtain something.
21.​ Adept – Highly skilled or proficient.
22.​ Adhere – To stick fast; to follow closely.
23.​ Adjacent – Next to or adjoining something else.
24.​ Adjoin – To be next to; to attach.
25.​ Admonish – To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
26.​ Adorn – To decorate or add beauty to.
27.​ Adroit – Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
28.​ Adversity – Difficulties; misfortune.
29.​ Advocate – To support or argue in favor of.
30.​ Aesthetic – Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
31.​ Affable – Friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to.
32.​ Affectation – Behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.
33.​ Affluent – Wealthy; having an abundance of riches.
34.​ Aggravate – To make worse or more severe.
35.​ Aggregate – A whole formed by combining several elements.
36.​ Agile – Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.
37.​ Alleviate – To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
38.​ Allocate – To distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.
39.​ Altercation – A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
40.​ Ambiguous – Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.
41.​ Ambivalent – Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something.
42.​ Ameliorate – To make something bad or unsatisfactory better.
43.​ Amiable – Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
44.​ Amicable – Showing a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement.
45.​ Amorphous – Without a clearly defined shape or form.
46.​ Anachronistic – Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; out of place in time.
47.​ Analogy – A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
48.​ Anarchy – A state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority.
49.​ Anecdote – A short, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person.
50.​ Anguish – Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
51.​ Animated – Full of life or excitement; lively.
52.​ Animosity – Strong hostility; active dislike.
53.​ Annals – A record of events year by year; historical records.
54.​ Annex – To attach or add, especially to something larger or more important.
55.​ Anomaly – Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
56.​ Antagonism – Active hostility or opposition.
57.​ Antidote – A medicine or remedy that counteracts the effects of poison.
58.​ Antiquated – Outdated or old-fashioned.
59.​ Apathy – Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
60.​ Apex – The top or highest part of something; the culmination.
61.​ Appalling – Causing shock or dismay; horrific.
62.​ Apparition – A ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
63.​ Apprehensive – Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
64.​ Arduous – Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
65.​ Articulate – Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
66.​ Ascend – To go up or climb.
67.​ Aspire – To direct one’s hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.
68.​ Assert – To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
69.​ Assess – To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
70.​ Assimilate – To absorb and integrate into a wider society or culture.
71.​ Assuage – To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
72.​ Astonish – To surprise or amaze someone greatly.
73.​ Astute – Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people; clever.
74.​ Atrocity – An extremely wicked or cruel act.
75.​ Attain – To achieve or reach a desired objective.
76.​ Augment – To make something greater by adding to it; increase.
77.​ Auspicious – Conducive to success; favorable.
78.​ Authentic – Genuine; of undisputed origin.
79.​ Authoritative – Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed.
80.​ Autonomous – Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
81.​ Avarice – Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
82.​ Avert – To turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts); to prevent.
83.​ Baffle – To totally bewilder or perplex.
84.​ Banal – So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
85.​ Belittle – To make someone or something seem unimportant.
86.​ Benefactor – A person who gives money or help to a person or cause.
87.​ Benevolent – Well meaning and kindly.
88.​ Benign – Gentle and kind; not harmful.
89.​ Bequeath – To leave a personal estate or one's body to a person or other beneficiary by a will.
90.​ Berate – To scold or criticize (someone) angrily.
91.​ Bewilder – To cause someone to become perplexed and confused.
92.​ Bias – Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another.
93.​ Blatant – (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
94.​ Blithe – Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
95.​ Bolster – To support or strengthen; prop up.
96.​ Bombastic – High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
97.​ Boon – A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
98.​ Brevity – Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
99.​ Brittle – Hard but liable to break easily.
100.​ Bucolic – Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
101.​ Cajole – To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
102.​ Callous – Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
103.​ Calamity – An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
104.​ Candor – The quality of being open and honest; frankness.
105.​ Capitulate – To cease to resist an opponent; surrender.
106.​ Capricious – Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
107.​ Catalyst – A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
108.​ Caustic – Able to burn or corrode by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing way.
109.​ Censure – To express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal
statement.
110.​ Chastise – To rebuke or reprimand severely.
111.​ Coerce – To persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
112.​ Cogent – (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
113.​ Coherent – (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
114.​ Collate – To collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order.
115.​ Colossal – Extremely large or great.
116.​ Commend – To praise formally or officially.
117.​ Commemorate – To recall and show respect for someone or something in a ceremony.
118.​ Compatible – (especially of two people) able to exist or work together without conflict.
119.​ Compelling – Not able to be resisted; overwhelming.
120.​ Compensate – To give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss,
suffering, or injury.
121.​ Complacent – Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
122.​ Conceal – To keep from sight; hide.
123.​ Concede – To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
124.​ Concise – Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
125.​ Condone – To accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to
continue.
126.​ Conducive – Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
127.​ Conjecture – An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
128.​ Conscientious – Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work or duty well and
thoroughly.
129.​ Consensus – General agreement among a group of people.
130.​ Conspicuous – Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice or attention.
131.​ Contemporary – Living or occurring at the same time; modern.
132.​ Contend – To struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger); to assert something as a position
in an argument.
133.​ Contrite – Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
134.​ Copious – Abundant in supply or quantity.
135.​ Cordial – Warm and friendly.
136.​ Corpulent – (of a person) fat.
137.​ Corroborate – To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
138.​ Credible – Able to be believed; convincing.
139.​ Culpable – Deserving blame.
140.​ Cursory – Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
141.​ Dearth – A scarcity or lack of something.
142.​ Debilitate – To make (someone) weak and infirm.
143.​ Decimate – To kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of.
144.​ Decorous – In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
145.​ Decry – To publicly denounce.
146.​ Defiant – Showing a disobedient or resistant attitude.
147.​ Deft – Neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements.
148.​ Deleterious – Causing harm or damage.
149.​ Deliberate – Done consciously and intentionally.
150.​ Delineate – To describe or portray something precisely.
151.​ Demure – (especially of a woman) reserved, modest, and shy.
152.​ Denounce – To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
153.​ Depict – To show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form; describe in words.
154.​ Deplete – To use up the supply or resources of something.
155.​ Deride – To express contempt for; ridicule.
156.​ Derogatory – Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
157.​ Desolate – (of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.
158.​ Despise – To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
159.​ Destitute – Without the basic necessities of life.
160.​ Deter – To discourage (someone) from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear
of the consequences.
161.​ Detrimental – Tending to cause harm.
162.​ Deviate – To depart from an established course or norm.
163.​ Dexterous – Demonstrating neat skill, especially with the hands.
164.​ Diatribe – A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
165.​ Dichotomy – A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being
opposed or entirely different.
166.​ Didactic – Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
167.​ Diffident – Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
168.​ Diminish – To make or become less.
169.​ Discreet – Careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep
something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
170.​ Disdain – The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration;
contempt.
171.​ Disparage – To regard or represent as being of little worth.
172.​ Disseminate – To spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely.
173.​ Dissident – A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
174.​ Diverge – To separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different
direction.
175.​ Diverse – Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
176.​ Divulge – To make known (private or sensitive information).
177.​ Docile – Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
178.​ Dogmatic – Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
179.​ Dormant – Temporarily inactive or inoperative.
180.​ Dubious – Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
181.​ Eccentric – Unconventional and slightly strange.
182.​ Eclectic – Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
183.​ Edify – To instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.
184.​ Efface – To erase (a mark) from a surface; to make oneself appear insignificant.
185.​ Efficacy – The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
186.​ Efficient – Being effective without wasting time, effort, or expense.
187.​ Elated – Ecstatically happy; in high spirits.
188.​ Elusive – Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
189.​ Emaciated – Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
190.​ Embellish – To make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details,
especially ones that are not true; to decorate.
191.​ Emulate – To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
192.​ Encompass – To surround and have or hold within; to include comprehensively.
193.​ Endorse – To declare one's public approval or support of.
194.​ Endure – To suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently; to remain in existence.
195.​ Engender – To cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).
196.​ Enhance – To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
something.
197.​ Enigmatic – Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
198.​ Ennui – A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or
excitement.
199.​ Enumerate – To mention (a number of things) one by one.
200.​ Ephemeral – Lasting for a very short time.
201.​ Epitome – A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
202.​ Equitable – Fair and impartial.
203.​ Erratic – Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
204.​ Erudite – Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
205.​ Esoteric – Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with
specialized knowledge.
206.​ Eulogy – A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically
someone who has just died.
207.​ Euphemism – A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too
harsh when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
208.​ Evanescent – Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or
disappearing.
209.​ Exacerbate – To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
210.​ Exalt – To hold (someone or something) in very high regard; to praise.
211.​ Exemplary – Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
212.​ Exhilarate – To make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated; to energize.
213.​ Exonerate – To absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due
consideration of the case.
214.​ Exotic – Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country; strikingly unusual or
strange.
215.​ Expansive – Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive.
216.​ Expedite – To make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
217.​ Explicit – Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
218.​ Exquisite – Extremely beautiful and delicate.
219.​ Extol – To praise enthusiastically.
220.​ Extraneous – Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
221.​ Facetious – Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
222.​ Fallacious – Based on a mistaken belief; logically unsound.
223.​ Fathom – To understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought;
also, a unit of length equal to six feet, used chiefly in reference to the depth of water.
224.​ Feasible – Possible to do easily or conveniently; practicable.
225.​ Fervent – Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
226.​ Flagrant – (of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously
offensive.
227.​ Flamboyant – Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and
stylishness.
228.​ Flimsy – Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged.
229.​ Formidable – Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense,
or capable.
230.​ Fortuitous – Happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.
231.​ Frugal – Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
232.​ Futile – Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
233.​ Garrulous – Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
234.​ Gaudy – Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.
235.​ Genial – Friendly and cheerful.
236.​ Gluttonous – Excessively greedy, especially in eating.
237.​ Gregarious – (of a person) fond of company; sociable.
238.​ Gullible – Easily persuaded to believe something; easily deceived.
239.​ Hackneyed – (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused;
unoriginal and trite.
240.​ Haphazard – Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
241.​ Harbinger – A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a
forerunner.
242.​ Hasten – To be quick to do something; to hurry.
243.​ Hedonistic – Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent.
244.​ Heinous – (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.
245.​ Heretic – A person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in
religion.
246.​ Hiatus – A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
247.​ Homogeneous – Of the same kind; alike.
248.​ Hostile – Unfriendly; antagonistic.
249.​ Humdrum – Lacking excitement or variety; monotonous.
250.​ Hypothetical – Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real.
301.​ Iconoclast – A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.
302.​ Idiosyncrasy – A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
303.​ Ignoble – Not honorable in character or purpose.
304.​ Illicit – Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
305.​ Immaculate – Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
306.​ Immutable – Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
307.​ Impartial – Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
308.​ Impede – To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
309.​ Imperative – Of vital importance; crucial; also, an authoritative command.
310.​ Imperturbable – Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
311.​ Impetuous – Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
312.​ Implacable – Unable to be placated or appeased; relentless.
313.​ Implicit – Implied though not plainly expressed.
314.​ Imply – To suggest or indicate something without being explicitly stated.
315.​ Importune – To ask (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something.
316.​ Impoverish – To make or become poor.
317.​ Impromptu – Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
318.​ Inadvertent – Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
319.​ Incessant – (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
320.​ Incisive – (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; (of
language) clear and direct.
321.​ Inclination – A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
322.​ Inclusive – Including all the services or items normally expected or required.
323.​ Incoherent – Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.
324.​ Incompatible – (especially of two things) so different in nature as to be incapable of
coexisting.
325.​ Inconsequential – Not important or significant.
326.​ Incontrovertible – Not able to be denied or disputed.
327.​ Incorrigible – Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.
328.​ Increment – An increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
329.​ Indefatigable – Persisting tirelessly.
330.​ Indignant – Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
331.​ Indolent – Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
332.​ Indomitable – Impossible to subdue or defeat.
333.​ Ineffable – Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
334.​ Inept – Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
335.​ Inert – Lacking the ability or strength to move; inactive.
336.​ Inexorable – Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
337.​ Infamous – Well known for some bad quality or deed.
338.​ Infer – To deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit
statements.
339.​ Ingenious – (of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
340.​ Ingenuous – Innocent and unsuspecting.
341.​ Inhibit – To hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
342.​ Inimical – Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly.
343.​ Initiate – To cause (a process or action) to begin.
344.​ Innate – Inborn; natural.
345.​ Innocuous – Not harmful or offensive.
346.​ Inscrutable – Impossible to understand or interpret.
347.​ Insidious – Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
348.​ Insipid – Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest.
349.​ Insolent – Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
350.​ Instigate – To bring about or initiate (an action or event, often unpleasant).
351.​ Insular – Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own
experience; isolated.
352.​ Intrepid – Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
353.​ Intricate – Very complicated or detailed.
354.​ Inundate – To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with; flood.
355.​ Invective – Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
356.​ Inveigh – To speak or write about (something) with great hostility.
357.​ Invidious – Likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others; unfairly discriminating.
358.​ Irascible – Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
359.​ Irate – Feeling or characterized by great anger.
360.​ Irrefutable – Impossible to deny or disprove.
361.​ Itinerant – Traveling from place to place, especially on a circuit, as a minister, judge, or
salesman.
362.​ Jocular – Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
363.​ Judicious – Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
364.​ Keen – Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or penetrating (as in perception).
365.​ Lament – To mourn a loss or express sorrow.
366.​ Languid – Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; slow and relaxed.
367.​ Latent – Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
368.​ Lavish – Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to bestow something in generous or
extravagant quantities.
369.​ Lethargic – Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
370.​ Levity – Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor.
371.​ Lucid – Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
372.​ Ludicrous – So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; absurd.
373.​ Magnanimous – Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less
powerful.
374.​ Malevolent – Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
375.​ Malign – To speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner; evil in nature or effect.
376.​ Malleable – Easily influenced; pliable.
377.​ Mandate – An official order or commission to do something.
378.​ Manifest – Clear or obvious to the eye or mind; to display or show (a quality or feeling) by
one’s acts or appearance.
379.​ Maudlin – Self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.
380.​ Meander – To follow a winding course; to wander aimlessly.
381.​ Melancholy – A deep, persistent sadness.
382.​ Metamorphosis – A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely
different one.
383.​ Meticulous – Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
384.​ Militant – Combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause.
385.​ Mimic – To imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or
ridicule.
386.​ Mitigate – To make less severe, serious, or painful.
387.​ Mollify – To appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
388.​ Mundane – Lacking interest or excitement; dull; of this earthly world rather than a heavenly
or spiritual one.
389.​ Myriad – A countless or extremely great number.
390.​ Narcissistic – Having an excessive interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance;
self-obsessed.
391.​ Nebulous – In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy; (of a concept) vague or ill-defined.
392.​ Nefarious – (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
393.​ Negligent – Failing to take proper care in doing something; careless.
394.​ Nomadic – Living the life of a nomad; wandering.
395.​ Notorious – Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
396.​ Novel – New or unusual in an interesting way; original.
397.​ Noxious – Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
398.​ Obdurate – Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.
399.​ Obedient – Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another’s
authority.
400.​ Obfuscate – To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
401.​ Oblivious – Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
402.​ Obscure – Not discovered or known about; uncertain; difficult to understand.
403.​ Obsequious – Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
404.​ Obsolete – No longer produced or used; out of date.
405.​ Odious – Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
406.​ Ominous – Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen;
threatening.
407.​ Omnipotent – Having unlimited power; able to do anything.
408.​ Omniscient – Knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding.
409.​ Opaque – Not able to be seen through; not transparent; hard to understand.
410.​ Opulent – Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.
411.​ Ornate – Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.
412.​ Ostensible – Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
413.​ Ostentatious – Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract
notice.
414.​ Paradox – A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that, when
investigated, may prove to be well founded or true.
415.​ Paragon – A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
416.​ Paramount – More important than anything else; supreme.
417.​ Paucity – The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities; scarcity.
418.​ Pedantic – Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.
419.​ Penitent – Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
420.​ Perennial – Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring.
421.​ Perfidious – Deceitful and untrustworthy.
422.​ Perfunctory – Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; cursory.
423.​ Pernicious – Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
424.​ Perpetual – Never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly.
425.​ Perspicacious – Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
426.​ Pertinent – Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
427.​ Perturb – To make (someone) anxious or unsettled; to disturb.
428.​ Pervasive – Spreading widely throughout an area or group of people.
429.​ Pessimistic – Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
430.​ Petulant – Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
431.​ Phenomenal – Very remarkable; extraordinary.
432.​ Pious – Devoutly religious.
433.​ Placate – To make (someone) less angry or hostile.
434.​ Plausible – (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
435.​ Poignant – Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; touching.
436.​ Pragmatic – Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than theoretical.
437.​ Precarious – Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse;
uncertain.
438.​ Preclude – To prevent from happening; to make impossible.
439.​ Precocious – (of a child) having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual;
advanced.
440.​ Predicament – A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
441.​ Preeminent – Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
442.​ Presumptuous – Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate;
overconfident.
443.​ Pretentious – Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc.,
than is actually possessed.
444.​ Prodigal – Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
445.​ Prodigious – Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
446.​ Proficient – Competent or skilled in doing or using something.
447.​ Profound – (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense; having deep insight or
understanding.
448.​ Prolific – Producing much fruit, foliage, or many offspring; highly productive.
449.​ Prominent – Important; famous; easily noticeable.
450.​ Propensity – An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
451.​ Proponent – A person who advocates for or supports a theory, proposal, or course of action.
452.​ Prudent – Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
453.​ Pugnacious – Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
454.​ Quell – To put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force; to
suppress.
455.​ Querulous – Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
456.​ Quibble – To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.
457.​ Rancor – Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
458.​ Rapport – A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups understand
each other’s feelings or ideas.
459.​ Raucous – Making a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
460.​ Recalcitrant – Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
461.​ Recant – To say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered
heretical.
462.​ Reclusive – Avoiding the company of other people; solitary.
463.​ Reconcile – To restore friendly relations between; to make compatible.
464.​ Rectify – To put (something) right; correct.
465.​ Redundant – Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
466.​ Refute – To prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
467.​ Reiterate – To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
468.​ Relegate – To consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
469.​ Relinquish – To voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
470.​ Remorse – Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
471.​ Renounce – To formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
472.​ Repercussion – An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action,
especially an unwelcome one.
473.​ Replenish – To fill (something) up again; restore to a former level.
474.​ Reprehensible – Deserving censure or condemnation; morally wrong.
475.​ Reprimand – To rebuke (someone), especially officially.
476.​ Resilient – Able to recover quickly from difficulties; adaptable.
477.​ Resolute – Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
478.​ Resonate – To evoke or suggest images, memories, or emotions; to be filled with a deep,
full, reverberating sound.
479.​ Reticent – Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.
480.​ Retroactive – (especially of legislation) taking effect from a date in the past.
481.​ Revere – To feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
482.​ Rhetoric – The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often with the use of
figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
483.​ Robust – Strong and healthy; vigorous.
484.​ Rudimentary – Involving or limited to basic principles; elementary.
485.​ Sagacious – Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or
shrewd.
486.​ Salient – Most noticeable or important.
487.​ Sanctimonious – Making a show of being morally superior to other people.
488.​ Sanguine – Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
489.​ Sardonic – Grimly mocking or cynical.
490.​ Scrupulous – Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; also, having high moral
standards.
491.​ Secular – Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual
basis.
492.​ Seclude – To keep (someone) away from other people.
493.​ Sentinel – A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
494.​ Serene – Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
495.​ Resplendent – Attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.
496.​ Innovate – To make changes in something established, especially by introducing new
methods, ideas, or products.
497.​ Intrinsic – Belonging naturally; essential.
498.​ Verisimilitude – The appearance of being true or real.
499.​ Vicissitude – A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or
unpleasant.
500.​ Utopia – An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.