Harks, Listen; used mostly in the imperativeMangled, Alter so asto make unrecognizableClerics, A clergyman or other person in religiousorders,divineEntrenched, Established firmly and securelySkepticism, Doubt about the truth of somethingCynicism,distrustDeplorable, Bad; unfortunateGullibility, Tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceivedLatch, Catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a grooveBleaker, Offering little or no hopePropelled, Cause to move forward with forceDenigrated, Cause to seem less serious; playdownPropensity, An inclination to do somethingBenign, Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influenceBedfellows, A temporary associateCredence, The mentalattitude that something is believable and should be accepted as trueInstigator, A person who initiates a courseofactionDisdain,l ack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislikeTacit, Implied by or inferred from actions or statements,understoodHegemony, The dominance or leadership of one socialgroup or nation over othersSpectre, A mentalrepresentation of some haunting experienceWhirl, Cause to spinConundrum, A difficult problemGruesome, Shockingly repellent; inspiring horrorGrotesque, Distorted and unnatural in shape or sizeAvow, o declare or affirm solemnly and formally as trueFlaunt, Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiouslyHarness, Stablegear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draftanimal sothat it can be attachedto and pull a cartConglomerate, group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organizationUnkempt, Not neatly combedMedieval, Asif belongingto the MiddleAges; old-fashioned and unenlightened,gothicAstute, Marked by practical hardheaded intelligenceFloggings, Beating with a whip, strap or rope as a form of punishmentBarrage, An artificial obstruction in a river designed to prevent flooding or divert its flowMete, A line that indicates a boundaryEnacted, Order by virtue of superior authority; decreeSoaring, Ascending to a level markedly higher than the usualPummel, Strike, usually with the fist,biffRenegade, Having deserted a cause or principleExacerbates, Make worseGrappling, The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combatCatastrophe, An event resulting in great loss and misfortunePerpetrators, Someone who perpetrates wrongdoingApathy, An absence of emotion or enthusiasm,numbnessAppalling, Causing consternationStigma, A symbol of disgrace or infamyImprecation, The act of callingdown a curse that invokes evilSteeped, Devote (oneself) fully toInterlocutor, The performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talkHoax, Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage,spoofDilemma, State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable optionsPiper, Someone who plays the bagpipeConvened, Meet formallyLargesse, A gift or money given (asfor service or outof benevolence); usually given ostentatiouslyDetonations, A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclearreactionSpurring, Anything that inspires, motivates or drives you to do somethingStaggering, So surprisingly impressive asto stun or overwhelmHampered, Prevent the progress or free movement ofRiots, A public act of violence by an unruly mobAffluent, Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of valueAmbiance, A particular environment or surrounding influenceStratified, Arranged in a sequence of grades or ranksSqueaky, Having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hingeHeartthrob, An object of infatuationTween, In betweenDichotomy, Being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclassesAnarchy, (government) a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)Assailing, Use aggressive force againstRevolt, Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from anotherDethroned, Remove a monarch from the throneJurisdiction, the right and power to interpret and apply the lawTurmoil, A violent disturbanceFraught, Marked by distressUnilateral, Involving only one part or sideAssertion, A declaration that is made emphatically (asif no supporting evidence were necessary)Introspect, Reflect on one's own thoughts and feelingsDispelling, Force to goaway; used both with concrete and metaphoric meaningsScrambling, A form of off-road motorbike racingCognizant, (sometimes followed by 'of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perceptionDetractors, One who disparages or belittles the worth of somethingCollateral, Descended from a common ancestor but through different linesFaltering, The act of pausing uncertainlyStave, A crosspiece between the legs of a chair, Burst or force (a hole) into somethingFlimsy, Lacking solidity or strengthUnfettered,not bound by shackles and chainsIrate, Feeling or showing extreme angerScathing, Marked by harshly abusive criticismFoster, Promote the growth ofTreason, A crime that undermines the offender's governmentDocking, The act of securing an arriving vessel with ropesInmates, One of several residents of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)Beefed, ComplainStance, Standing postureDeter, Try to prevent; show opposition toMenace, Something that is a source of dangerCulmination, A final climactic stageInoculation, aking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a diseaseStrenuous, Characterized by or performed with much energy or forceAssails, Use aggressive force againstSanctuary, A shelter from danger or hardshipShoring, A beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide supportStrife, Lack of agreement or harmonyMurky, (of liquids) clouded as with sedimentInsurmountable, Not capable of being surmounted or overcomeDismantling, The act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)Limbo, The state of being disregarded or forgottenPenchant, A strong likingReplete, Filled to satisfaction with food or drinkBarricades, barrier setup by police to stop traffic on a street or road inorderto catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.Rankles, Gnaw into; make resentful or angryGobble, Eat hastily without proper chewingNuisance, Something or someone that causes annoyance, inconvenience, or makes life more difficultRefuting, Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proofParsimonious, Excessively unwilling to spendTurbocharged, To make faster, more powerfulVitiate, Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensualityBrawl, An uproarious party,bashSlander, Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of anotherInvective, Abusive or venomous language usedto express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated illwillObscure, Make less visible or unclearDerogatory, Expressive of low opinionDesist, Choose not to consumeAlacrity, Liveliness and eagernessFracas, Noisy quarrelSanity, Normal or sound powers of mindRudimentary, Being or involving basic facts or principlesImpasse, A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possibleSeminaries, A theological school for training ministers, priests or rabbisDesultory, Marked by lack of definite plan, regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to anotherTouted, Advertise in strongly positive termsDeafening, Loud enough to cause (temporary) hearinglossAnaemic, Lacking vigor or energyCronies, A close friend, esp. one who often actsas a companionFragile, Easily broken, damaged or destroyedRefrain, The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singersConclave, A confidential or secret meetingThrive, Grow vigorouslyIndigenous, Originating where it is foundConniving, Acting together insecret toward a fraudulent or illegal endClout, Special advantage or influenceTenet, A religiousdoctrine that is proclaimed as true without proofSnuffed, Sniff or smell inquiringlyThwarted, Disappointingly unsuccessfulSlain, People who have been slainDespondent, Without or almost without hopeCredence, The mentalattitude that something is believable and should be accepted as trueDefiance, Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitudeAverted, Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happeningDefy, Resist or confront with resistanceStint, An unbroken periodoftime during which you do somethingPerpetrators, Someone who perpetrates wrongdoingSweltering, Excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintnessParamount, Having superior power and influenceFervour, Feelings of great warmth and intensityMoot, of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)Swagger, To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress othersgung-ho, Very enthusiastic and dedicatedsalvage, Prevent being ruined, destroyed, lost, or harmedfiefdoms, The domain controlled by a feudallordcults, Followers of an unorthodox, extremist,ascetic, Practicing great self-denialvying, Seek or strive for the same thing as someone else; engage in a contestthrift, Extreme care in spendingmoney; reluctance to spend money unnecessarilyimpugn, Attack as false or wrongwiseacres, An upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent commentstreason, A crime that undermines the offender's governmentcharade, A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous wayappeasement, The act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)baying, Utter in deep prolonged tonesdithering, The process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired colorfissures, A long narrow depression in a surfaceorgy, Any act of immoderate indulgenceintrepid, Invulnerable to fear or intimidationimpregnable, Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered withhitherto, Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed upto this point or upto the present timedearth, An acute insufficiencyincumbent, lying or leaningon something elseambit, An area in which something acts or operates or has power or controloutset, The time when something beginsgimmick, A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evidentblocs, A group of countries in special alliancefaltered, Be unsure or weaknepotism, Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in powerhelm, A position of leadershiplaxity, The quality of being lax and neglectful,slackrote, Memorization by repetitioncurbing, Lessen the intensity of; temper; holdin restraint; hold or keep within limitshefty, possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerfulallures, The power to entice or attract through personal charmexigencies, A pressing or urgent situationendeavour, Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish somethingcongruity, The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriateterse, Brief and tothepoint; effectively cutshortcontemporary, Belongingto the present timeholistic, Emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the wholedecrepit, Worn and brokendown by hard usetottering, Unsteady in gait as from infirmity or oldageonerous, Not easily borne; wearingpaucity, An insufficient quantity or numbervogue, The popular taste at a given timedaunting, Discouraging through fearproximity, The property of being closetogethergenres, A kindof literary or artistic workDevoid, Completely wanting or lackingNuances, A subtle difference in meaning, opinion or attitudeArduous, Characterized by effort tothepoint of exhaustion; especially physical effortSlay, Kill intentionally and with premeditationLarceny, The act of taking something from someone unlawfullyUnbridled, Not restrained or controlledAmenable, Disposed or willing to complyRampant, Unrestrained and violentPunitive, Inflicting punishmentWhopping, very largeSurge, Rise and move, as in waves or billowsEndemic, native to or confined to a certain regionHampers, A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something usedto tiedown or restrain a prisoner)Embezzlement, The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone elseCronyism, Favoritism shown to friends and associatesExhorts, Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shoutsThrive, Grow vigorouslyRenminbi, The basic unit of money in ChinaBickering,A quarrel about petty points,Incessant, Continuing forever, or for an indefinitely longtimeBequeath, Leave or give by will after one's deathMeliorated, To make betterInsurmountable, Not capable of being surmounted or overcomeAbject, Most unfortunate or miserableMinting, Form by stamping, punching, or printingCursory, Hasty and without attention to detail; not thoroughAugur, Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or badPragmatic, Concerned with practical mattersDevolved, Passon or delegate to anotherRatify, Approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligationPlethora, Extreme excessHomicide, The killing of a humanbeing by another humanbeingErasmus,Obesity, Morethan average fatnessFlake, A small fragment of something brokenoff from the wholeSnowflakes, A crystal of snowRampant, Unrestrained and violentSodality, People engaged in a particular occupationCandidly, it is sincerely the case thatAbeyance, A temporary pause; temporary inactivityEnunciate, Say (a word, phrase or syllable) in a certain wayPrecarious, Affording no ease or reassuranceRebel, A person who takespart in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)Pernicious, Exceedingly harmfulEloquent, Speaking readily, clearly, and effectivelyFlaunt, Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiouslyVigilance, The process of paying close and continuous attentionInvigorate, Heighten or intensifyOblivious, lacking conscious awareness ofToil, Work hardSans, Without; deprived or destitute of; rarely used as an English wordEdifice, A structure that has a roof and walls and stands moreorless permanently in one placeBaffles, A flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energyEmbark, Goon boardJiffy, A very shorttime (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)Abracadabra, Gibberish and nonsenseFlagging, Weak from exhaustionImpede, Be a hindrance or obstacle toJinx, A person believed to bring badluck to those around him