0. affront
af·front
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈfrənt\
Function: "transitive verb"
Etymology: Middle English "afronten," from Anglo-French "afrunter" to defy, from Vulgar Latin "*affrontare," from Latin "ad-" + "front-, frons" forehead
Date: 14th century
1.
a. to insult especially to the face by behavior or language
b. to cause offense to a system of law about both family and marriage that "affront""ed" lay society — J. H. Mundy
2.
a. to face in defiance :confront "affront" death
b. "obsolete" to encounter face-to-face
3. to appear directly before
synonyms see offend

1. affront
af·front
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈfrənt\
Function: "transitive verb"
Etymology: Middle English "afronten," from Anglo-French "afrunter" to defy, from Vulgar Latin "*affrontare," from Latin "ad-" + "front-, frons" forehead
Date: 14th century
1.
a. to insult especially to the face by behavior or language
b. to cause offense to a system of law about both family and marriage that "affront""ed" lay society — J. H. Mundy
2.
a. to face in defiance :confront "affront" death
b. "obsolete" to encounter face-to-face
3. to appear directly before
synonyms see offend

2. allay
al·lay
Pronunciation: \a-ˈlā, ə-\
verb
Etymology: Middle English "alayen," from Old English "ālecgan," from "ā-" (perfective prefix) + "lecgan" to lay — more at abide, lay
Date: 14th century
"transitive verb"
1. to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity :alleviate expect a breeze to "allay" the heat
2. to make quiet :calm trying to "allay" their fears"intransitive verb""obsolete" to diminish in strength :subside
synonyms see relieve

3. asymptote
as·ymp·tote
Pronunciation: \ˈa-səm(p)-ˌtōt\
noun
Etymology: probably from New Latin "*asymptotus," from Greek "asymptōtos" not meeting, from "a-" + "sympiptein" to meet — more at symptom
Date: 1656
1. a straight line associated with a curve such that as a point moves along an infinite branch of the curve the distance from the point to the line approaches zero and the slope of the curve at the point approaches the slope of the line

4. badger
bad·ger
Pronunciation: \ˈba-jər\
noun
Etymology: probably from "badge;" from the white mark on its forehead
Date: 1523
1.
a. any of various burrowing mammals (especially "Taxidea taxus" and "Meles meles") of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
b. the pelt or fur of a badger
2. "capitalized" a native or resident of Wisconsin —used as a nickname

5. balm
Pronunciation: \ˈbÃ¤(l)m\
noun
Etymology: Middle English "basme, baume," from Anglo-French, from Latin "balsamum" balsam
Date: 13th century
1. a balsamic resin; "especially" one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus "Commiphora" of the family Burseraceae)
2. an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment)
3. any of several aromatic plants of the mint family; "especially" lemon balm
4. a spicy aromatic odor
5. a soothing restorative agency

6. besought
be·seech
Pronunciation: \bi-ˈsēch, bē-\
verb
Inflected Form(s): be·seeched "or" be·sought \-ˈsȯt\; be·seech·ing
Etymology: Middle English "besechen," from "be-" + "sechen" to seek
Date: 12th century
"transitive verb"
1. to beg for urgently or anxiously
2. to request earnestly :implore
"intransitive verb"
to make supplication
synonyms see beg

7. bludgeon
blud·geon
Pronunciation: \ˈblə-jən\
noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1730
1. a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
2. something used to attack or bully the "bludgeon" of satire

8. brazen
bra·zen
Pronunciation: \ˈbrā-zən\
Etymology: Middle English "brasen," from Old English "brÃ¦sen," from "brÃ¦s" brass
Date: before 12th century
1. made of brass
2.
a. sounding harsh and loud like struck brass
b. of the color of polished brass
3. marked by contemptuous boldness a "brazen" disregard for the rules

9. cacophony
ca·coph·o·ny
Pronunciation: \-nē\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural ca·coph·o·nies
Date: circa 1656
1. harsh or discordant sound :dissonance 2; "specifically" 1. harshness in the sound of words or phrases

10. canapes
can·a·pÃ©
Pronunciation: \ˈka-nə-pē, -ˌpā\
noun
Etymology: French, literally, sofa, from Medieval Latin "canopeum, canapeum" mosquito net — more at canopy
Date: 1863
1. an appetizer consisting of a piece of bread or toast or a cracker topped with a savory spread (as caviar or cheese) — compare hors d'oeuvre

11. catechism
1
: oral instruction
2
: a manual for catechizing (see catechize 1); specifically : a summary of religious doctrine often in the form of questions and answers
3
a : a set of formal questions put as a test
b : something resembling a catechism especially in being a rote response or formulaic statement The cook often consulted the latest nutritional catechism for advice.

12. chagrin
cha·grin
Pronunciation: \shə-ˈgrin\
noun
Etymology: French, from "chagrin" sad
Date: circa 1681
1. disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure

13. commiserate
com·mis·er·ate
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈmi-zə-ˌrāt\
verb
Inflected Form(s): com·mis·er·at·ed; com·mis·er·at·ing
Etymology: Latin "commiseratus," past participle of "commiserari," from "com-" + "miserari" to pity, from "miser" wretched
Date: 1594
"intransitive verb"
1. to feel or express sympathy :condole "commiserate""s" with them on their loss
"transitive verb"
1. to feel or express sorrow or compassion for

14. comport
intransitive verb
: to be fitting : accord . actions that comport with policy
transitive verb
: behave;
especially: to behave in a manner conformable to what is right, proper, or expected
comported himself well in the crisis

15. conniver
con·nive
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈnīv\
Function: "intransitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): con·nived; con·niv·ing
Etymology: French or Latin; French "conniver," from Latin "conivēre, connivēre" to close the eyes, connive, from "com-" + "-nivēre" (akin to "nictare" to wink); akin to Old English & Old High German "hnīgan" to bow
Date: 1601
1. to pretend ignorance of or fail to take action against something one ought to oppose the government "connived" in the rebels' military buildup
2.
a. to be indulgent or in secret sympathy :wink
b. to cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding
3. conspire, intrigue accused his opponents of "conniving" to defeat the proposal

16. consummate
con·sum·mate
Pronunciation: \ˈkÃ¤n(t)-sə-mət, kən-ˈsə-mət\
Etymology: Middle English "consummat" fulfilled, from Latin "consummatus," past participle of "consummare" to sum up, finish, from "com-" + "summa" sum
Date: 1527
1. complete in every detail :perfect
2. extremely skilled and accomplished a "consummate" liar a "consummate" professional
3. of the highest degree "consummate" skill "consummate" cruelty

17. conundrum
co·nun·drum
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈnən-drəm\
noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1645
1. a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun
2.
a. a question or problem having only a conjectural answer
b. an intricate and difficult problem

18. corporeal
cor·po·re·al
Pronunciation: \kȯr-ˈpȯr-ē-əl\
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin "corporeus" of the body, from "corpor-, corpus"
Date: 15th century
1. having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: as
a. not spiritual
b. not immaterial or intangible :substantial
2. "archaic" corporal
synonyms see material

19. corroborate
cor·rob·o·rate
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈrÃ¤-bə-ˌrāt\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): cor·rob·o·rat·ed; cor·rob·o·rat·ing
Etymology: Latin "corroboratus," past participle of "corroborare," from "com-" + "robor-, robur" strength
Date: 1529
1. to support with evidence or authority :make more certain
synonyms see confirm

21. curio
cu·rio
Pronunciation: \ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌō\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural cu·ri·os
Etymology: short for "curiosity"
Date: 1849
1. something (as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre :curiosity; "also" 1. an unusual or bizarre person

24. delineate
de·lin·eate
Pronunciation: \di-ˈli-nē-ˌāt, dē-\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): de·lin·eat·ed; de·lin·eat·ing
Etymology: Latin "delineatus," past participle of "delineare," from "de-" + "linea" line
Date: 1559
1.
a. to indicate or represent by drawn or painted lines
b. to mark the outline of lights "delineating" the narrow streets
2. to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail "delineate" a character in the story "delineate" the steps to be taken by the government

25. disconsolate
dis·con·so·late
Pronunciation: \dis-ˈkÃ¤n(t)-sə-lət\
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin "disconsolatus," from Latin "dis-" + "consolatus," past participle of "consolari" to console
Date: 14th century
1. cheerless a clutch of "disconsolate" houses — D. H. Lawrence
2. dejected, downcast the team returned "disconsolate" from three losses

26. disdain
dis·dain
Pronunciation: \dis-ˈdān\
noun
Etymology: Middle English "desdeyne," from Anglo-French "desdaign," from "desdeigner"
Date: 14th century
1. a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior :scorn

27. disenfranchised
dis·en·fran·chise
Pronunciation: \ˌdis-in-ˈfran-ˌchīz\
Function: "transitive verb"
Date: 1664
1. to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity; "especially" 1. to deprive of the right to vote

28. disingenuous
dis·in·gen·u·ous
Pronunciation: \ˌdis-in-ˈjen-yə-wəs, -yÃ¼-əs-\
Date: 1655
1. lacking in candor; "also" 1. giving a false appearance of simple frankness :calculating

29. disputative
Adj. 1. disputative - inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit"
combative, contentious, disputatious, litigious
argumentative - given to or characterized by argument; "an argumentative discourse"; "argumentative to the point of being cantankerous"; "an intelligent but argumentative child"

30. dissonance
dis·so·nance
Pronunciation: \ˈdi-sə-nən(t)s\
noun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. lack of agreement; "especially" inconsistency between the beliefs one holds or between one's actions and one's beliefs — compare cognitive dissonance
b. an instance of such inconsistency or disagreement
2. a mingling of discordant sounds; "especially" a clashing or unresolved musical interval or chord

32. edify
ed·i·fy
Pronunciation: \ˈe-də-ˌfī\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): ed·i·fied; ed·i·fy·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French "edifier," from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin "aedificare" to instruct or improve spiritually, from Latin, to erect a house, from "aedes" temple, house; akin to Old English "ād" funeral pyre, Latin "aestas" summer
Date: 14th century
1. "archaic"
a. build
b. establish
2. to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge :uplift; "also" enlighten, inform

33. effusive
ef·fu·sive
Pronunciation: \i-ˈfyÃ¼-siv, e-, -ziv\
Date: 1662
1. marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm "effusive" praise
2. "archaic" pouring freely
3. characterized or formed by a nonexplosive outpouring of lava "effusive" rocks

34. enamored
en·am·or
Pronunciation: \i-ˈna-mər\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): en·am·ored; en·am·or·ing \-mə-riŋ, -ˈnam-riŋ\
Etymology: Middle English "enamouren," from Anglo-French "enamourer," from "en-" + "amour" love — more at amour
Date: 14th century
1. to inflame with love —usually used in the passive with "of"
2. to cause to feel a strong or excessive interest or fascination —usually used in the passive with "of" or "with"baseball fans "enamor""ed" of statistics

35. enunciate
enun·ci·ate
Pronunciation: \ē-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt\
verb
Inflected Form(s): enun·ci·at·ed; enun·ci·at·ing
Etymology: Latin "enuntiatus," past participle of "enuntiare" to report, declare, from "e-" + "nuntiare" to report — more at announce
Date: 1623
"transitive verb"
1.
a. to make a definite or systematic statement of
b. announce, proclaim "enunciated" the new policy
2. articulate, pronounce "enunciate" all the syllables"intransitive verb"to utter articulate sounds

36. eschatology
es·cha·tol·o·gy
Pronunciation: \ˌes-kə-ˈtÃ¤-lə-jē\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural es·cha·tol·o·gies
Etymology: Greek "eschatos" last, farthest
Date: 1844
1. a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind
2. a belief concerning death, the end of the world, or the ultimate destiny of humankind; "specifically" any of various Christian doctrines concerning the Second Coming, the resurrection of the dead, or the Last Judgment

37. fatuous
fat·u·ous
Pronunciation: \ˈfa-chÃ¼-əs, -tyÃ¼-\
Etymology: Latin "fatuus" foolish
Date: 1633
1. complacently or inanely foolish :silly a "fatuous" remark
synonyms see simple

38. fauna
fau·na
Pronunciation: \ˈfȯ-nə, ˈfÃ¤-\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural faunas "also" fau·nae \-ˌnē, -ˌnī\
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin "Fauna," sister of Faunus
Date: 1771
1. animal life; "especially" 1. the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment — compare flora

39. flustered
flus·ter
Pronunciation: \ˈfləs-tər\
verb
Inflected Form(s): flus·tered; flus·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic "flaustur" hurry
Date: 1604
"transitive verb"
1. to make tipsy
2. to put into a state of agitated confusion :upset
"intransitive verb"
to move or behave in an agitated or confused manner
synonyms see discompose

40. foist
foist
Pronunciation: \ˈfȯist\
Function: "transitive verb"
Etymology: probably from obsolete Dutch "vuisten" to take into one's hand, from Middle Dutch "vuysten," from "vuyst" fist; akin to Old English "fȳst" fist
Date: circa 1587
1.
a. to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
b. to force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit
2. to pass off as genuine or worthy "foist" costly and valueless products on the public — Jonathan Spivak

41. forsooth
for·sooth
Pronunciation: \fər-ˈsÃ¼th\
Function: "adverb"
Etymology: Middle English "for soth," from Old English "forsōth," from "for" + "sōth" sooth
Date: before 12th century
1. in truth :indeed —often used to imply contempt or doubt

42. forthright
forth·right
Pronunciation: \ˈfȯrth-ˌrīt\
Function: "adverb"
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English "forthriht," from "forth" + "riht" right
Date: before 12th century
1. "archaic"
a. directly forward
b. without hesitation :frankly
2. "archaic" at once

43. gauche
gauche
Pronunciation: \ˈgōsh\
Inflected Form(s): "sometimes" gauch·er; "sometimes" gauch·est
Etymology: French, literally, left
Date: 1751
1.
a. lacking social experience or grace; "also" not tactful :crude it would be "gauche" to mention the subject
b. crudely made or done a "gauche" turn of phrase
2. not planar "gauche" conformation of molecules
synonyms see awkward

44. gentrified
gen·tri·fy
Pronunciation: \ˈjen-trə-ˌfī\
verb
Inflected Form(s): gen·tri·fied; gen·tri·fy·ing
Date: 1972
"transitive verb"
1. to attempt or accomplish the gentrification of
"intransitive verb"
1. to become gentrified

45. ghoul
ghoul
Pronunciation: \ˈgÃ¼l\
noun
Etymology: Arabic "ghūl"
Date: 1786
1. a legendary evil being that robs graves and feeds on corpses
2. one suggestive of a ghoul; "especially" one who shows morbid interest in things considered shocking or repulsive

46. holistic
ho·lis·tic
Pronunciation: \hō-ˈlis-tik\
Date: 1926
1. of or relating to holism
2. relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts "holistic" medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body "holistic" ecology views humans and the environment as a single system

47. homologous
ho·mol·o·gous
Pronunciation: \hō-ˈmÃ¤-lə-gəs, hə-\
Etymology: Greek "homologos" agreeing, from "hom-" + "legein" to say — more at legend
Date: 1660
1.
a. having the same relative position, value, or structure: as (1)exhibiting biological homology (2)having the same or allelic genes with genetic loci usually arranged in the same order "homologous" chromosomes
b. belonging to or consisting of a chemical series whose successive members have a regular difference in composition especially of one methylene group
2. derived from or developed in response to organisms of the same species

49. huddle
hud·dle
Pronunciation: \ˈhə-dəl\
verb
Inflected Form(s): hud·dled; hud·dling \ˈhəd-liŋ, ˈhə-dəl-iŋ\
Etymology: probably from or akin to Middle English "hoderen" to huddle
Date: 1579
"transitive verb"
1. "British" to arrange carelessly or hurriedly
2.
a. to crowd together
b. to draw (oneself) together :crouch
3. to wrap closely in (as clothes)"intransitive verb"
4.
a. to gather in a close-packed group
b. to curl up :crouch
5.
a. to hold a consultation
b. to gather in a huddle in football

50. imperative
im·per·a·tive
Pronunciation: \im-ˈper-ə-tiv, -ˈpe-rə-\
Etymology: Middle English "imperatyf," from Late Latin "imperativus," from Latin "imperatus," past participle of "imperare" to command — more at emperor
Date: 15th century
1.
a. of, relating to, or constituting the grammatical mood that expresses the will to influence the behavior of another
b. expressive of a command, entreaty, or exhortation
c. having power to restrain, control, and direct
2. not to be avoided or evaded :necessary an "imperative" duty
synonyms see masterful

51. imply
im·ply
Pronunciation: \im-ˈplī\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): im·plied; im·ply·ing
Etymology: Middle English "emplien," from Anglo-French "emplier" to entangle — more at employ
Date: 14th century
1. "obsolete" enfold, entwine
2. to involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement rights "imply" obligations
3. to contain potentially
4. to express indirectly his silence "implied" consent
synonyms see suggest

53. infer
in·fer
Pronunciation: \in-ˈfər\
verb
Inflected Form(s): in·ferred; in·fer·ring
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French "inferer," from Latin "inferre," literally, to carry or bring into, from "in-" + "ferre" to carry — more at bear
Date: 1528
"transitive verb"
1. to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises we see smoke and "infer" fire — L. A. White — compare imply
2. guess, surmise your letter…allows me to "infer" that you are as well as ever — O. W. Holmes died 1935
3.
a. to involve as a normal outcome of thought
b. to point out :indicate this doth "infer" the zeal I had to see him — Shakespeare another survey…"infer""s" that two-thirds of all present computer installations are not paying for themselves — H. R. Chellman
4. suggest, hint are you "inferring" I'm incompetent?"intransitive verb"to draw inferences men…have observed, "inferred," and reasoned…to all kinds of results — John Dewey

54. inference
in·fer·ence
Pronunciation: \ˈin-f(ə-)rən(t)s, -fərn(t)s\
noun
Date: 1594
1. the act or process of inferring: as
a. the act of passing from one proposition, statement, or judgment considered as true to another whose truth is believed to follow from that of the former
b. the act of passing from statistical sample data to generalizations (as of the value of population parameters) usually with calculated degrees of certainty
2. something that is inferred; "especially" a proposition arrived at by inference
3. the premises and conclusion of a process of inferring

55. infirmities
in·fir·mi·ty
Pronunciation: \in-ˈfər-mə-tē\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural in·fir·mi·ties
Date: 14th century
1.
a. the quality or state of being infirm
b. the condition of being feeble :frailty
2. disease, malady
3. a personal failing :foible one of the besetting "infirmities" of living creatures is egotism — A. J. Toynbee

56. inordinate
in·or·di·nate
Pronunciation: \in-ˈȯr-dən-ət, -ˈȯrd-nət\
Etymology: Middle English "inordinat," from Latin "inordinatus," from "in-" + "ordinatus," past participle of "ordinare" to arrange — more at ordain
Date: 14th century
1. "archaic" disorderly, unregulated
2. exceeding reasonable limits :immoderate
synonyms see excessive

57. intrepid
in·trep·id
Pronunciation: \in-ˈtre-pəd\
Etymology: Latin "intrepidus," from "in-" + "trepidus" alarmed — more at trepidation
Date: 1680
1. characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance an "intrepid" explorer

58. languid
lan·guid
Pronunciation: \ˈlaŋ-gwəd\
Etymology: Middle French "languide," from Latin "languidus," from "languēre" to languish — more at slack
Date: 1597
1. drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion :weak
2. sluggish in character or disposition :listless
3. lacking force or quickness of movement :slow

59. lattice
lat·tice
Pronunciation: \ˈla-təs\
noun
Etymology: Middle English "latis," from Anglo-French "latiz"
Date: 14th century
1.
a. a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips
b. a window, door, or gate having a lattice
c. a network or design resembling a lattice
2. a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space; "specifically" the arrangement of atoms in a crystal
3. a mathematical set that has some elements ordered and that is such that for any two elements there exists a greatest element in the subset of all elements less than or equal to both and a least element in the subset of all elements greater than or equal to both

60. li·cen·tious
līˈsenSHəs
adjective
1.
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
synonyms: dissolute, dissipated, debauched, degenerate, immoral, naughty, wanton, decadent, depraved, sinful, corrupt;

61. lieu
lieu
Pronunciation: \ˈlÃ¼\
noun
Etymology: Middle English "liue," from Anglo-French "liu, lieu," from Latin "locus" — more at stall
Date: 14th century
"archaic" 1. place, stead

62. lured
2lure
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): lured; lur·ing
Date: 14th century
1. to recall or exercise (a hawk) by means of a lure
2. to draw with a hint of pleasure or gain :attract actively and strongly

63. malaise
mal·aise
Pronunciation: \mə-ˈlāz, ma-, -ˈlez\
noun
Etymology: French "malaise," from Old French, from "mal-" + "aise" comfort — more at ease
Date: circa 1768
1. an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
2. a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being a "malaise" of cynicism and despair — Malcolm Boyd

64. miasma
mi·as·ma
Pronunciation: \mī-ˈaz-mə, mē-\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural mi·as·mas "also" mi·as·ma·ta \-mə-tə\
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, defilement, from "miainein" to pollute
Date: 1665
1. a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease; "also" a heavy vaporous emanation or atmosphere a "miasma" of tobacco smoke
2. an influence or atmosphere that tends to deplete or corrupt freed from the "miasma" of poverty — Sir Arthur Bryant; "also" an atmosphere that obscures :fog

65. mope
Pronunciation: \ˈmōp\
Function: "intransitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): moped; mop·ing
Etymology: probably from obsolete "mop, mope" fool
Date: 1568
1. "archaic" to act in a dazed or stupid manner
2. to give oneself up to brooding :become listless or dejected
3. to move slowly or aimlessly :dawdle

66. mullion
mul·lion
Pronunciation: \ˈməl-yən\
noun
Etymology: probably alteration of "monial" mullion
Date: 1567
1. a slender vertical member that forms a division between units of a window, door, or screen or is used decoratively

67. munificence
mu·nif·i·cent
Pronunciation: \myu̇-ˈni-fə-sənt\
Etymology: back-formation from "munificence," from Latin "munificentia," from "munificus" generous, from "munus" service, gift — more at mean
Date: 1581
1. very liberal in giving or bestowing :lavish
2. characterized by great liberality or generosity
synonyms see liberal

69. nom•i•na•tive

adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or being a grammatical case typically indicating the subject of a finite verb.
2. nominated; appointed by nomination.
3. made out in a person's name, as a certificate.
n.
4. the nominative case.
5. a word or other form in the nominative case, as Latin nauta “sailor” in Nauta bonus est “The sailor is good” or the English pronoun I.

70. obdurate
ob·du·rate
Pronunciation: \ˈÃ¤b-də-rət, -dyə-; Ã¤b-ˈdu̇r-ət, əb-, -ˈdyu̇r-\
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin "obduratus," past participle of "obdurare" to harden, from "ob-" against + "durus" hard — more at during
Date: 15th century
1.
a. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
b. hardened in feelings
2. resistant to persuasion or softening influences
synonyms see inflexible

71. obsidian
ob·sid·i·an
Pronunciation: \əb-ˈsi-dē-ən\
noun
Etymology: New Latin "obsidianus," from Latin "obsidianus lapis," false manuscript reading for "obsianus lapis," literally, stone of Obsius, from "Obsius," its supposed discoverer
Date: 1796
1. a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava

72. obviate
ob·vi·ate
Pronunciation: \ˈÃ¤b-vē-ˌāt\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): ob·vi·at·ed; ob·vi·at·ing
Etymology: Late Latin "obviatus," past participle of "obviare" to meet, withstand, from Latin "obviam"
Date: 1598
1. to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action)

73. opacity
opac·i·ty
Pronunciation: \ō-ˈpa-sə-tē\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural opac·i·ties
Etymology: Middle French "opacitÃ©" shadiness, from Latin "opacitat-, opacitas," from "opacus" shaded, dark
Date: 1560
1.
a. obscurity of sense :unintelligibleness
b. the quality or state of being mentally obtuse :dullness
2. the quality or state of a body that makes it impervious to the rays of light; "broadly" the relative capacity of matter to obstruct the transmission of radiant energy
3. an opaque spot in a normally transparent structure (as the lens of the eye)

74. participle
[pahr-tuh-sip-uh l, -suh-puh l]
noun, Grammar.
1.
an adjective or complement to certain auxiliaries
that is regularly derived from the verb in many languages
and refers to participation in the action
or state of the verb;

a verbal form used as an adjective.

It does not specify person or number in English, but may have a subject or object,
show tense, etc.,
as burning, in a burning candle, or
devoted in his devoted friend.

75. patois
plural patois \ˈpa-ˌtwäz, ˈpä-\
1
a: a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
b: uneducated or provincial speech
2
: the characteristic special language of an occupational or social group : jargon

76. pedantic
1
: of, relating to, or being a pedant a pedantic teacher
2
: narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned a pedantic insistence that we follow the rules exactly
3
: unimaginative, dull

77. pediment
ped·i·ment
Pronunciation: \ˈpe-də-mənt\
noun
Etymology: alteration of obsolete English "periment," probably alteration of English "pyramid"
Date: 1664
1. a triangular space that forms the gable of a low-pitched roof and that is usually filled with relief sculpture in classical architecture; "also" a similar form used as a decoration
2. a broad gently sloping bedrock surface with low relief that is situated at the base of a steeper slope and is usually thinly covered with alluvial gravel and sand

78. peeved
peeve
Pronunciation: \ˈpēv\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): peeved; peev·ing
Etymology: back-formation from "peevish"
Date: 1910
1. to make peevish or resentful :annoy
synonyms see irritate

79. penury
pen·u·ry
Pronunciation: \ˈpen-yə-rē\
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin "penuria, paenuria" want; perhaps akin to Latin "paene" almost
Date: 14th century
1. a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (as money); "especially" severe poverty
2. extreme and often niggardly frugality
synonyms see poverty

80. perfunctory
per·func·to·ry
Pronunciation: \pər-ˈfəŋ(k)-t(ə-)rē\
Etymology: Late Latin "perfunctorius," from Latin "perfungi" to accomplish, get through with, from "per-" through + "fungi" to perform — more at per-, function
Date: 1593
1. characterized by routine or superficiality :mechanical a "perfunctory" smile
2. lacking in interest or enthusiasm

81. persnickety
per·snick·e·ty
Pronunciation: \pər-ˈsni-kə-tē\
Etymology: alteration of "pernickety"
Date: 1915
1.
a. fussy about small details :fastidious a "persnickety" teacher
b. having the characteristics of a snob
2. requiring great precision a "persnickety" job

82. poignant
poi·gnant
Pronunciation: \ˈpȯi-nyənt "sometimes" ˈpȯi(g)-nənt\
Etymology: Middle English "poynaunt," from Anglo-French "poinant, poignant," present participle of "poindre" to prick, sting, from Latin "pungere" — more at pungent
Date: 14th century
1. pungently pervasive a "poignant" perfume2 a (1)painfully affecting the feelings :piercing (2)deeply affecting :touching
b. designed to make an impression :cutting "poignant" satire
2.
a. pleasurably stimulating
b. being to the point :apt
synonyms see pungent, moving

83. prescient
pre·science
Pronunciation: \ˈpre-sh(ē-)ən(t)s, ˈprē-, -s(ē-)ən(t)s\
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin "praescientia," from Latin "praescient-, praesciens," present participle of "praescire" to know beforehand, from "prae-" + "scire" to know — more at science
Date: 14th century
1. foreknowledge of events:
a. 1. divine omniscience
b. 1. human anticipation of the course of events :foresight

84. prescient
pre·science
Pronunciation: \ˈpre-sh(ē-)ən(t)s, ˈprē-, -s(ē-)ən(t)s\
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin "praescientia," from Latin "praescient-, praesciens," present participle of "praescire" to know beforehand, from "prae-" + "scire" to know — more at science
Date: 14th century
1. foreknowledge of events:
a. 1. divine omniscience
b. 1. human anticipation of the course of events :foresight

85. proclamation
proc·la·ma·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌprÃ¤-klə-ˈmā-shən\
noun
Etymology: Middle English "proclamacion," from Anglo-French, from Latin "proclamation-, proclamatio," from "proclamare"
Date: 14th century
1. the action of proclaiming :the state of being proclaimed
2. something proclaimed; "specifically" an official formal public announcement
voluminous

86. proclivity
pro·cliv·i·ty
Pronunciation: \prō-ˈkli-və-tē\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural pro·cliv·i·ties
Etymology: Latin "proclivitas," from "proclivis" sloping, prone, from "pro-" forward + "clivus" slope — more at pro-, declivity
Date: circa 1591
1. an inclination or predisposition toward something; "especially" 1. a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable
synonyms see leaning

87. purview
pur·view
Pronunciation: \ˈpər-ˌvyÃ¼\
noun
Etymology: Middle English "purveu," from Anglo-French "purveu est" it is provided (opening phrase of a statute)
Date: 15th century
1.
a. the body or enacting part of a statute
b. the limit, purpose, or scope of a statute
2. the range or limit of authority, competence, responsibility, concern, or intention
3. range of vision, understanding, or cognizance

88. quintessential
quin·tes·sence
Pronunciation: \kwin-ˈte-sən(t)s\
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French "quinte essence," from Medieval Latin "quinta essentia," literally, fifth essence
Date: 15th century
1. the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
2. the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form
3. the most typical example or representative the "quintessence" of calm

89. rapport
rap·port
Pronunciation: \ra-ˈpȯr, rə-\
noun
Etymology: French, from "rapporter" to bring back, refer, from Old French "raporter" to bring back, from "re-" + "aporter" to bring, from Latin "apportare," from "ad-" ad- + "portare" to carry — more at fare
Date: circa 1661
1. relation; "especially" 1. relation marked by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity

90. recalcitrant
re·cal·ci·trant
Pronunciation: \-trənt\
Etymology: Late Latin "recalcitrant-, recalcitrans," present participle of "recalcitrare" to be stubbornly disobedient, from Latin, to kick back, from "re-" + "calcitrare" to kick, from "calc-, calx" heel
Date: 1843
1. obstinately defiant of authority or restraint
2.
a. difficult to manage or operate
b. not responsive to treatment
c. resistant this subject is "recalcitrant" both to observation and to experiment — G. G. Simpson
synonyms see unruly

91. recuse
re·cuse
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈkyÃ¼z\
Function: "transitive verb"
Inflected Form(s): re·cused; re·cus·ing
Etymology: Middle English, to refuse, reject, from Anglo-French "recuser," from Latin "recusare"
Date: 1949
1. to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case; "broadly" 1. to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of interest

92. redress
re·dress
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈdres\
Function: "transitive verb"
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French "redresser" to set upright, restore, redress, from "re-" + "dresser" to set straight — more at dress
Date: 14th century
1 a (1)to set right :remedy looked to charity, not to legislation, to "redress" social wrongs — W. R. Inge (2)to make up for :compensate
b. to remove the cause of (a grievance or complaint)
c. to exact reparation for :avenge
1. "archaic"
a. to requite (a person) for a wrong or loss
b. heal
synonyms see correct

93. refectory
re·fec·to·ry
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈfek-t(ə-)rē\
noun
Inflected Form(s): plural re·fec·to·ries
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French "refectorie", from Late Latin "refectorium," from Latin "reficere"
Date: 15th century
1. a dining hall (as in a monastery or college)

94. remiss
re·miss
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈmis\
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French "remis," Latin "remissus," from past participle of "remittere" to send back, relax
Date: 15th century
1. negligent in the performance of work or duty :careless
2. showing neglect or inattention :lax
synonyms see negligent

96. reticence
ret·i·cence
Pronunciation: \ˈre-tə-sən(t)s\
noun
Date: 1603
1. the quality or state of being reticent :reserve, restraint
2. an instance of being reticent
3. reluctance 1

97. sacrosanct
sac·ro·sanct
Pronunciation: \ˈsa-krō-ˌsaŋ(k)t\
Etymology: Latin "sacrosanctus," probably from "sacro sanctus" hallowed by a sacred rite
Date: 1601
1. most sacred or holy :inviolable
2. treated as if holy :immune from criticism or violation politically "sacrosanct" programs

98. sangfroid
sang·froid
Pronunciation: \ˈsÃ¤ⁿ-ˈf(r)wÃ¤\
noun
Etymology: French "sang-froid," literally, cold blood
Date: 1750
1. self-possession or imperturbability especially under strain
synonyms see equanimity

99. sardonic
sar·don·ic
Pronunciation: \sÃ¤r-ˈdÃ¤-nik\
Etymology: French "sardonique," from Greek "sardonios"
Date: 1638
1. disdainfully or skeptically humorous :derisively mocking a "sardonic" comment
synonyms see sarcastic

100. scorn
scorn
Pronunciation: \ˈskȯrn\
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French "escharne, escar," of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German "scern" jest
Date: 13th century
1. open dislike and disrespect or derision often mixed with indignation
2. an expression of contempt or derision
3. an object of extreme disdain, contempt, or derision :something contemptible

101. scrupulous
scru·pu·lous
Pronunciation: \ˈskrÃ¼-pyə-ləs\
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin "scrupulosus," from "scrupulus"
Date: 15th century
1. having moral integrity :acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
2. punctiliously exact :painstaking working with "scrupulous" care
synonyms see upright, careful

102. sedate
se·date
Pronunciation: \si-ˈdāt\
Etymology: Latin "sedatus," from past participle of "sedare" to calm; akin to "sedēre" to sit — more at sit
Date: 1663
1. keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace :unruffled
synonyms see serious

103. simmer
sim·mer
Pronunciation: \ˈsi-mər\
verb
Inflected Form(s): sim·mered; sim·mer·ing \ˈsi-mə-riŋ, ˈsim-riŋ\
Etymology: alteration of English dialect "simper," from Middle English "simperen," of imitative origin
Date: 1653
"intransitive verb"
1. to stew gently below or just at the boiling point
2.
a. to be in a state of incipient development :ferment ideas "simmer""ing" in the back of my mind
b. to be in inward turmoil :seethe"transitive verb"to cook slowly in a liquid just below the boiling point

104. somnambulism
som·nam·bu·lism
Pronunciation: \sÃ¤m-ˈnam-byə-ˌli-zəm\
noun
Date: 1797
1. an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (as walking) are performed
2. actions characteristic of somnambulism

105. spurn
spurn
Pronunciation: \ˈspərn\
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English "spurnan;" akin to Old High German "spurnan" to kick, Latin "spernere" to spurn, Greek "spairein" to quiver
Date: before 12th century
"intransitive verb"
1. "obsolete"
a. stumble
b. kick 1a
2. "archaic" to reject something disdainfully"transitive verb"
3. to tread sharply or heavily upon :trample
4. to reject with disdain or contempt :scorn
synonyms see decline

106. stupor
stu·por
Pronunciation: \ˈstÃ¼-pər, ˈstyÃ¼-\
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from "stupēre"
Date: 14th century
1. a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility a drunken "stupor"
2. a state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock :daze
synonyms see lethargy

107. subjunctive
adj.
1.
(in English and certain other languages) noting or pertaining to a mood or mode of the verb that may be used for subjective, doubtful, hypothetical, or grammatically subordinate statements or questions, as the mood of be in if this be treason.
Compare imperative (def 3), indicative (def 2).

108. surfeit
sur·feit
Pronunciation: \ˈsər-fət\
noun
Etymology: Middle English "surfet," from Anglo-French, from "surfaire" to overdo, from "sur-" + "faire" to do, from Latin "facere" — more at do
Date: 14th century
1. an overabundant supply :excess
2. an intemperate or immoderate indulgence in something (as food or drink)
3. disgust caused by excess

109. surmise
sur·mise
Pronunciation: \sər-ˈmīz, ˈsər-ˌ\
noun
Etymology: Middle English, allegation, charge, from Anglo-French, from feminine of "surmis," past participle of "surmettre" to place on, suppose, accuse, from Medieval Latin "supermittere," from Late Latin, to place on, from Latin "super- + mittere" to let go, send
Date: 1569
1. a thought or idea based on scanty evidence :conjecture

110. tepid
tep·id
Pronunciation: \ˈte-pəd\
Etymology: Middle English "teped," from Latin "tepidus," from "tepēre" to be moderately warm; akin to Sanskrit "tapati" it heats, Old Irish "tess" heat
Date: 14th century
1. moderately warm :lukewarm a "tepid" bath
2.
a. lacking in passion, force, or zest "tepid" poetry
b. marked by an absence of enthusiasm or conviction a "tepid" interest a "tepid" response

111. touche
tou·chÃ©
Pronunciation: \tÃ¼-ˈshā\
Function: "interjection"
Etymology: French, from past participle of "toucher" to touch, from Old French "tuchier"
Date: 1904
—used to acknowledge a hit in fencing or the success or appropriateness of an argument, an accusation, or a witty point

112. tramp
tramp
Pronunciation: \ˈtramp, "vi 1 & vt 1 are also" ˈtrÃ¤mp, ˈtrȯmp\
verb
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle Low German "trampen" to stamp
Date: 14th century
"intransitive verb"
1. to walk, tread, or step especially heavily "tramp""ed" loudly on the stairs
2.
a. to travel about on foot :hike
b. to journey as a tramp"transitive verb"
3. to tread on forcibly and repeatedly
4. to travel or wander through or over on foot have "tramp""ed" all the woods on their property

113. trifecta
tri·fec·ta
Pronunciation: \trī-ˈfek-tə, ˈtrī-ˌ\
noun
Etymology: "tri-" + per"fecta"
Date: 1974
1. a variation of the perfecta in which a bettor wins by selecting the first three finishers of a race in the correct order of finish
2. triple 1b achieved a show-business "trifecta" :a platinum record, hit TV series, and an Oscar

114. verbiage
ver·biage
Pronunciation: \ˈvər-bē-ij "also" -bij\
noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French "verbier" to chatter, alteration of Old French "verboier, verbloier," from Old French (Picard dialect) "werbler" to trill — more at warble
Date: circa 1721
1. a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content such a tangled maze of evasive "verbiage" as a typical party platform — Marcia Davenport
2. manner of expressing oneself in words :diction sportswriters guarded their "verbiage" so jealously — R. A. Sokolov

115. vo·lu·mi·nous
Pronunciation: \və-ˈlÃ¼-mə-nəs\
Etymology: Late Latin "voluminosus," from Latin "volumin-, volumen"
Date: 1611
1. consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions :winding
2.
a. having or marked by great volume or bulk :large long "voluminous" tresses; "also" full a "voluminous" skirt
b. numerous trying to keep track of "voluminous" slips of paper
3.
a. filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes a "voluminous" literature on the subject
b. writing or speaking much or at great length a "voluminous" correspondent