| 1001 | convulsion | an intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction |
| 1002 | conscript | to enrol compulsorily, to draft |
| 1003 | anxious | greatly concerned, respecting something future or unknown |
| 1004 | bestial | beast-like |
| 1005 | decimate | to kill, destroy, or remove large percentages of |
| 1006 | bombast | high-sounding language with little meaning |
| 1007 | flaccid | soft and limp, not firm, flabby |
| 1008 | entree | a dish served as the main course of a meal |
| 1009 | gumption | energy of mind and body, enthusiasm |
| 1010 | circumscribe | to restrict (something) within limits |
| 1011 | caveat | to qualify a particular statement with a proviso or caveat |
| 1012 | aria | a musical piece written for a solo voice with accompaniment |
| 1013 | gauntlet | a medieval glove, as of mail or plate, worn by a knight |
| 1014 | evoke | to cause a thing to manifest in someone's mind |
| 1015 | difference | the state or relation of being different, dissimilarity |
| 1016 | envoy | a representative, a diplomatic agent |
| 1017 | exclamation | a loud calling or crying out, indicative of emotion |
| 1018 | cordial | warm and friendly, courteous |
| 1019 | eminent | (a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere |
| 1020 | gambit | an opening in chess, in which a minor piece is sacrificed |
| 1021 | altitude | the height measured from sea level up to any given point |
| 1022 | acclivity | a slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill |
| 1023 | barometer | an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure |
| 1024 | flippant | frivolously disrespectful, shallow or lacking in seriousness |
| 1025 | barrister | a lawyer who pleads in court |
| 1026 | forfeit | to suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing |
| 1027 | achromatic | without colour |
| 1028 | contrition | the state of feeling remorseful and penitent |
| 1029 | canaanite | a member of a people that inhabited ancient palestine |
| 1030 | asinine | foolish, unintelligent or silly |
| 1031 | dwindle | to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size |
| 1032 | executor | a person who performs some duty, job, etc |
| 1033 | gladden | to cause (something) to become glad |
| 1034 | bole | the trunk or stem of a tree |
| 1035 | galleon | a large sailing vessel of the 15th to the 17th centuries |
| 1036 | brawn | strong, well-developed muscles |
| 1037 | bicker | to quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner |
| 1038 | cauterize | to burn, sear, or freeze tissue for curative purposes |
| 1039 | dissuade | to convince not to try or do |
| 1040 | curtail | to cut short |
| 1041 | gruff | to have a rough, surly, or harsh nature |
| 1042 | eccentric | unconventional and slightly strange |
| 1043 | disconsolate | cheerless, dreary |
| 1044 | electrotype | to make such a plate |
| 1045 | disconnect | to sever or interrupt a connection |
| 1046 | disconcert | to disturb the composure of, to unsettle |
| 1047 | destitution | the action of deserting or abandoning |
| 1048 | definitive | explicitly defined |
| 1049 | efflorescence | the state or a period of flowering |
| 1050 | domination | the exercise of control or influence over something |
| 1051 | augustinian | pertaining to st. augustine of hippo |
| 1052 | galvanism | the chemical generation of electricity |
| 1053 | gordian | resembling the gordian knot in intricacy |
| 1054 | effulgent | shining, resplendent, with radiant splendor |
| 1055 | deviate | to go off course from, to change course, to change plans |
| 1056 | expectancy | anticipation, the state of expecting something |
| 1057 | catastrophe | a disaster |
| 1058 | federate | to unite in a federation |
| 1059 | frenetic | frantic, frenzied |
| 1060 | broadcast | to transmit a message or signal via electronic means |
| 1061 | carnivorous | feeding on other animals, meat-eaters |
| 1062 | evict | to expel (one or more people) from their property |
| 1063 | armful | the amount an arm or arms can hold |
| 1064 | fretful | irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish |
| 1065 | dissidence | protest against official policy |
| 1066 | allure | to invite by something flattering or acceptable, to entice |
| 1067 | confederate | joined by an agreement or treaty |
| 1068 | crucible | a cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment |
| 1069 | antiquate | to cause to become old or obsolete |
| 1070 | catalyst | a person or thing that precipitates an event |
| 1071 | distrainor | one who distrains, the party distraining goods or chattels |
| 1072 | burly | large, well-built, and muscular |
| 1073 | clamber | to climb something with some difficulty |
| 1074 | comprehensible | able to be understood |
| 1075 | baize | a woollen fabric resembling felt |
| 1076 | allusion | an indirect reference, a hint, a reference to something |
| 1077 | deposition | the process of giving sworn evidence |
| 1078 | calumny | a misrepresentation intended to discredit another |
| 1079 | entrench | to place in a position of strength, establish firmly |
| 1080 | estimable | worthy of esteem, admirable |
| 1081 | bureaucracy | structure and regulations in place to control activity |
| 1082 | develop | to grow or cause to grow and become more mature |
| 1083 | ensnare | to entrap, to catch in a snare or trap |
| 1084 | accompany | to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition |
| 1085 | cessation | a ceasing or discontinuance of action |
| 1086 | betide | to happen to |
| 1087 | doublet | a close-fitting jacket, men's wear in the renaissance |
| 1088 | battalion | a large body of troop ready for battle |
| 1089 | ambidextrous | having equal ability in both hands |
| 1090 | amass | to collect into a mass or heap |
| 1091 | debut | to formally introduce, as to the public |
| 1092 | ferocious | marked by extreme and violent energy |
| 1093 | coxswain | a person in charge of a ship's boat and its crew |
| 1094 | fallow | to make land fallow for agricultural purposes |
| 1095 | corps | a battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions |
| 1096 | flugel | a grand piano or harpsichord, both being wing-shaped |
| 1097 | debatable | open to discussion or argument |
| 1098 | consul | official in a country who protects their nation's interests |
| 1099 | chastise | to punish or scold someone |
| 1100 | apposite | appropriate, relevant, well-suited, fit |
| 1101 | detonate | to explode or cause to explode |
| 1102 | emergence | the act of coming forth from envelopment or concealment |
| 1103 | cataract | a waterspout |
| 1104 | betroth | to promise to give in marriage |
| 1105 | faulty | having or displaying faults not adequate or acceptable |
| 1106 | cabalism | the principles or doctrines of the cabala |
| 1107 | disapprove | to condemn, consider wrong or inappropriate |
| 1108 | devour | to eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly |
| 1109 | amble | slow walk, stroll |
| 1110 | deadlock | a situation in which no progress can be made |
| 1111 | bray | of a donkey, to make it cry |
| 1112 | electrolysis | the passage of an electriccurrent through an electrolyte |
| 1113 | addendum | an addition or change |
| 1114 | exclusion | the act of shutting out |
| 1115 | dilute | to make thinner by adding a liquid or solvent |
| 1116 | determination | firmness of purpose, resoluteness |
| 1117 | distensible | capable of swelling or stretching |
| 1118 | avenge | to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer |
| 1119 | callous | showing a cruel and insensitive disregard for others |
| 1120 | congenital | present since birth |
| 1121 | deform | to remove the form of |
| 1122 | evince | to show or demonstrate clearly, to manifest |
| 1123 | despite | in spite of |
| 1124 | despotic | characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule |
| 1125 | avuncular | in the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle |
| 1126 | florist | a person who sells flowers |
| 1127 | anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous, anonymousness |
| 1128 | embody | to represent in a physical form, to incarnate or personify |
| 1129 | diacritical | capable of distinguishing or of making a distinction |
| 1130 | apiary | a place where bees and their hives are kept |
| 1131 | expeditious | fast, prompt, speedy |
| 1132 | culpable | deserving blame |
| 1133 | consolidate | to combine into a single unit, to group together or join |
| 1134 | brouhaha | a stir, a fuss or uproar |
| 1135 | abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| 1136 | formula | any fixed or conventional method for doing something |
| 1137 | fluvial | of or pertaining to a river |
| 1138 | congregate | to collect into an assembly, to gather together |
| 1139 | aseptic | free of disease-causing microbes |
| 1140 | forepeak | the part of the hold of a ship within the angle of the bow |
| 1141 | acoustic | designed to carry sound or to aid in hearing |
| 1142 | fustian | a kind of coarse twilled cotton or cotton and linen stuff |
| 1143 | bromine | a non-metallic chemical element, one of the halogens |
| 1144 | arboreal | of or relating to trees |
| 1145 | distillate | something formed by distilling |
| 1146 | arouse | to evoke or awaken a feeling, emotion or response |
| 1147 | balk | to pass over or by |
| 1148 | centilitre | one 100th of a liter |
| 1149 | dialectician | a person skilled in philosophical debate |
| 1150 | alter | to change the form or structure of |
| 1151 | edifice | a building, esp. a large and imposing one |
| 1152 | alto | a musical section higher than tenor and lower than soprano |
| 1153 | devious | showing skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals |
| 1154 | clarify | to make clear or intelligible |
| 1155 | duet | a performance by two people, esp. musicians |
| 1156 | belay | to surround, environ, enclose |
| 1157 | berth | to bring (a ship or vehicle) into its berth |
| 1158 | cobbler | a person who repairs shoes |
| 1159 | conservatory | a college for the study of classical music or other arts |
| 1160 | cardinal | of fundamental importance, crucial, pivotal |
| 1161 | endeavor | to attempt through application of effort |
| 1162 | allude | to refer casually or indirectly |
| 1163 | hackneyed | made commonplace or trite, stale |
| 1164 | copious | abundant in supply or quantity |
| 1165 | encapsulate | to cover something as if in a capsule |
| 1166 | distiller | a person who owns, works in or operates a distillery |
| 1167 | askance | turned to the side, especially of the eyes |
| 1168 | close-hauled | a bringing to an end, conclusion |
| 1169 | forebode | to predict a future event, to hint at something |
| 1170 | elegy | a mournful or plaintive poem, a funeral song |
| 1171 | antic | a ludicrous or extravagant gesture |
| 1172 | console | to comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc |
| 1173 | coup | a highly successful, unexpected act |
| 1174 | congeal | to change from a liquid to solid state perhaps by cold |
| 1175 | frontier | lying on the exterior part, bordering |
| 1176 | effusion | an outpouring of liquid |
| 1177 | chateau | castle |
| 1178 | hangar | a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept |
| 1179 | gamester | a person who plays games |
| 1180 | fanciless | having no fancy, without ideas or imagination |
| 1181 | foment | to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc ) |
| 1182 | flora | plants considered as a group, esp. those of one region |
| 1183 | defamation | act of injuring another's reputation by slander or libel |
| 1184 | divine | to foretell (something), especially by the use of divination |
| 1185 | discerning | showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding |
| 1186 | asset | something or someone of any value |
| 1187 | ardor | passion |
| 1188 | creditable | credible or believable |
| 1189 | defuse | to reduce the danger or tension in (a difficult situation) |
| 1190 | antiquary | a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques |
| 1191 | aggrandize | to widen in scope |
| 1192 | bibliophile | one who loves books |
| 1193 | conformance | the act of conforming, conformity |
| 1194 | furtive | taken, done, used, etc , surreptitiously or by stealth |
| 1195 | desperate | being filled with, or in a state of despair, hopeless |
| 1196 | autumnal | of or relating to autumn |
| 1197 | excrescence | something, usually abnormal, growing out of something else |
| 1198 | deify | to make a god of (something or someone) |
| 1199 | circuitous | roundabout, longer than the most direct way |
| 1200 | coquette | a woman who flirts or plays with men's affections |