TOEFL 5000 Vocabulary Volume 3

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  • abandon

    (n.)to leave behind or give up on something or someone

  • abide

    (v.)to accept or follow rules, laws, or decisions

  • abolition

    (n.)the act of ending or stopping something legally

  • absent

    (adj.)not present in a place or situation

  • absenteeism

    (n.)habit of being frequently absent from work or school

  • abundantly

    (adv.)in large quantities; plentifully

  • acceleration

    (n.)increase in speed or rate of progress

  • accessible

    (adj.)easy to reach, enter, or use

  • accident

    (n.)unexpected event that causes damage or injury

  • accidentally

    (adv.)happening by chance or mistake

  • accommodate

    (v.)to provide space or make suitable adjustments

  • accomplish

    (v.)to successfully complete or achieve

  • accumulation

    (n.)gathering or collecting over time

  • accusation

    (n.)a charge or claim that someone committed a fault

  • accustomed

    (adj.)familiar or used to something

  • achieve

    (v.)to successfully reach a goal or result

  • acquaint

    (v.)to make familiar or aware of

  • acquire

    (v.)to gain possession or control of something

  • actively

    (adv.)with energy and involvement

  • adaptable

    (adj.)able to adjust easily to new conditions

  • adaptive

    (adj.)capable of changing to fit new circumstances

  • additional

    (adj.)extra or more than what is needed

  • adept

    (adj.)skilled or proficient at something

  • adhesive

    (n.)sticky substance used to attach objects

  • administer

    (v.)to manage or supervise operations

  • admiration

    (n.)respect or approval for someone or something

  • admittedly

    (adv.)used to concede a point or admit something

  • adorn

    (v.)to decorate or add beauty to

  • adornment

    (n.)decoration or ornamentation

  • advance

    (v.)to move forward or make progress

  • advanced

    (adj.)highly developed or complex

  • adverse

    (adj.)harmful or unfavorable

  • aesthetic

    (adj.)concerned with beauty and art

  • affect

    (v.)to influence or make a change in

  • affection

    (n.)feeling of love or liking

  • affectionate

    (adj.)showing love or tenderness

  • affluent

    (adj.)having plenty of wealth or resources

  • agenda

    (n.)list of items to be discussed or acted upon

  • aggravating

    (adj.)making a situation worse; annoying

  • aggregate

    (v.)sum or total of combined items

  • aggressive

    (adj.)showing readiness to attack or confront

  • ajar

    (adj.)slightly open but not fully closed

  • alien

    (adj.)someone from another country; foreign

  • allegory

    (n.)story with symbolic meaning

  • aloft

    (adv.)up in the air; overhead

  • alternate

    (adj.)to take turns or substitute

  • altitude

    (n.)height above sea level

  • amid

    (adv.)in the middle of or surrounded by

  • ancestor

    (n.)a person from whom one is descended

  • ancestry

    (n.)lineage or family history

  • anecdotal

    (adj.)based on personal stories or observations

  • animated

    (adj.)full of life or energy

  • announce

    (v.)to make a public or formal statement

  • announcement

    (n.)official public statement

  • annoy

    (v.)to irritate or bother someone

  • anomaly

    (n.)irregular or unusual event

  • anonymous

    (adj.)unknown or unnamed person

  • anxious

    (adj.)feeling worried or uneasy

  • appliance

    (n.)device used for a specific purpose

  • apply

    (v.)to make a formal request or put into action

  • apportion

    (v.)to divide and distribute proportionally

  • approaching

    (adj.)coming nearer in time or space

  • appropriation

    (n.)the act of taking or using something

  • aptly

    (adv.)in a manner appropriate or suitable

  • archipelago

    (n.)a group of islands

  • architecture

    (n.)the art and practice of building design

  • ardent

    (adj.)passionately enthusiastic or passionate

  • arid

    (adj.)extremely dry, lacking moisture

  • aroma

    (n.)pleasant smell or fragrance

  • aromatic

    (adj.)having a strong, pleasant smell

  • arouse

    (v.)to excite or awaken emotions or feelings

  • arthritis

    (n.)inflammation of joints causing pain

  • article

    (n.)a written piece or item of clothing

  • articulate

    (adj.)to express clearly in speech or writing

  • ascribe

    (v.)to attribute to a cause or source

  • aspect

    (n.)a particular feature or side of something

  • assembly

    (n.)a group of people gathered for a purpose

  • assimilate

    (v.)to absorb or integrate into a whole

  • assist

    (v.)to help or support someone

  • assistant

    (n.)a person who helps or supports

  • astronomical

    (adj.)related to astronomy or space

  • attach

    (v.)to join or fasten one thing to another

  • attainment

    (n.)achieved goal or level of skill

  • attorney

    (n.)legal representative or lawyer

  • attract

    (v.)to draw attention or interest

  • attribute

    (n.)a quality or characteristic of something

  • audit

    (v.)official examination of financial records

  • auger

    (n.)a tool resembling a large corkscrew, for boring holes in wood

  • authority

    (n.)power or right to give orders

  • authorize

    (v.)to grant permission or power

  • autonomy

    (n.)independence or self-government

  • auxiliary

    (adj.)providing additional help or support

  • avalanche

    (n.)large mass of snow or ice falling down

  • aversion

    (n.)strong dislike or disinclination

  • aviation

    (n.)travel by aircraft or flying

  • avid

    (adj.)extremely eager or enthusiastic

  • avoidance

    (n.)act of keeping away from something

  • awkwardly

    (adv.)in a clumsy or uncomfortable manner

  • baboon

    (n.)large primate with a dog-like face

  • balanced

    (adj.)in a state of equilibrium or stability

  • bald

    (adj.)lacking hair or covering of hair

  • ballon

    (n.)inflatable object for decoration or play

  • bandanna

    (n.)colorful fabric worn around the head or neck

  • bandleader

    (n.)person directing a musical band

  • banner

    (n.)flag or sign for display or advertising

  • banquet

    (n.)formal large meal for celebration or event

  • barber

    (n.)person who cuts and styles hair

  • barely

    (adv.)only just; scarcely

  • barge

    (n.)large flat-bottomed boat for cargo

  • beard

    (n.)hairs growing on chin and cheeks

  • bedrock

    (n.)solid rock beneath soil; foundation

  • beneficial

    (adj.)helpful or advantageous

  • benign

    (adj.)harmless, gentle, or kind

  • bequest

    (n.)property left in a will

  • bestow

    (v.)to give as a gift or honor

  • bill

    (n.)statement of charges for goods or services

  • bitter

    (adj.)having sharp, unpleasant taste

  • bizarre

    (adj.)very strange or unusual

  • bland

    (adj.)lacking strong flavor or interest

  • blanket

    (n.)covering for warmth or protection

  • blast

    (n.)sudden strong gust or explosion

  • block

    (v.)solid piece of material or obstacle

  • bloom

    (n.)flower; period of flowering

  • blues

    (n.)music genre expressing sadness

  • blunt

    (adj.)without sharp edge; straightforward

  • boastful

    (adj.)showing pride in achievements

  • bore

    (v.)make a hole by drilling or digging

  • bounce

    (v.)rebound after hitting surface

  • boundary

    (n.)line separating areas or objects

  • bow

    (n.)bending of body as sign of respect

  • bowlegged

    (adj.)having legs curved outward

  • brawl

    (n.)public fight or quarrel

  • breakup

    (n.)end of relationship or separation

  • brisk

    (adj.)quick and energetic

  • brittle

    (adj.)hard but easily broken

  • bubble

    (n.)thin sphere of liquid or gas

  • buckle

    (v.)fastener that joins two parts

  • buddy

    (n.)friend or companion

  • budget

    (n.)plan for income and expenses

  • bump

    (n.)knock or collision with impact

  • burgeon

    (v.)to grow rapidly

  • burning

    (adj.)experiencing intense heat or fire

  • butterfly

    (n.)colorful flying insect

  • calm

    (adj.)peaceful, relaxed state

  • camouflage

    (v.)cloak for concealment

  • campaign

    (n.)organized effort for a cause

  • canvas

    (n.)heavy cloth for painting or sails

  • capable

    (adj.)having ability or skill

  • carapace

    (n.)hard outer shell of some animals

  • carbohydrate

    (n.)organic compound providing energy

  • cardinal

    (n.)chief or most important

  • careful

    (adj.)attentive to avoid mistakes

  • carnival

    (n.)festive event with rides and entertainment

  • carnivorous

    (adj.)feeding on other animals

  • casual

    (adj.)relaxed, informal, not strict

  • category

    (n.)class or group with shared features

  • caution

    (n.)warning to prevent danger

  • cautiously

    (adv.)with care to avoid risk

  • cavity

    (n.)hollow space within something

  • ceaseless

    (adj.)without end; perpetual

  • celebrated

    (adj.)widely praised or famous

  • centennial

    (adj.)hundredth anniversary

  • ceremonial

    (adj.)relating to formal rituals

  • ceremony

    (n.)formal event or ritual

  • chaos

    (n.)complete disorder or confusion

  • chaotic

    (adj.)disordered; unpredictable

  • characterize

    (v.)describe qualities or features

  • chart

    (n.)visual representation of data or info

  • charter

    (n.)legal document outlining rights

  • chateau

    (n.)luxurious french castle or mansion

  • checkout

    (n.)process of paying and leaving store

  • cherish

    (v.)to hold dear and value highly

  • chronic

    (adj.)long-lasting or recurring

  • circuit

    (n.)complete route or path

  • citadel

    (n.)fortified city or stronghold

  • civil

    (adj.)relating to citizens or civility

  • claim

    (n.)assert ownership or truth

  • clan

    (n.)extended family or group with common interest

  • clinic

    (n.)medical facility for treatment

  • clip

    (v.)fasten with a clip or trim

  • clockwise

    (adv.)in the direction of clock hands

  • cluster

    (v.)group of similar objects close together

  • clutch

    (v.)grip tightly or a group of eggs

  • coexist

    (v.)live together peacefully

  • cognitive

    (adj.)related to mental processes

  • colleague

    (n.)workmate or associate

  • colony

    (n.)group of animals or people in area

  • comic

    (adj.)humorous piece of entertainment

  • commemorate

    (v.)honor in remembrance

  • comment

    (v.)express opinion or remark

  • commission

    (n.)authoritative order or fee for services

  • commissioner

    (n.)official appointing or overseeing

  • commit

    (v.)pledge or carry out a task

  • commodity

    (n.)basic good for trade or sale

  • commonsense

    (adj.)practical sound judgment

  • communal

    (adj.)shared by a community

  • communicate

    (v.)exchange information or ideas

  • compatible

    (adj.)able to exist or work together

  • compel

    (v.)force or oblige to do something

  • competing

    (adj.)trying to win or succeed

  • complaint

    (n.)expression of dissatisfaction

  • complimentary

    (adj.)

  • component

    (n.)a part of a larger system or whole

  • comprehension

    (n.)understanding of meaning or significance

  • comprise

    (v.)consist of; include; contain

  • concave

    (adj.)curved inward like the inside of a bowl

  • conceal

    (v.)hide from view or discovery

  • concentric

    (adj.)sharing same center; circular around a common point

  • conclude

    (v.)finish or bring to an end

  • concomitant

    (adj.)accompanying; occurring together

  • concrete

    (n.)tangible; real; solid material

  • condor

    (n.)large bird of prey found in americas

  • confide

    (v.)tell secrets with trust

  • confidence

    (n.)feeling of self-assurance

  • confident

    (adj.)self-assured; sure of oneself

  • conflict

    (n.)serious disagreement or argument

  • confuse

    (v.)mix up; unable to think clearly

  • connect

    (v.)join or link together

  • conquer

    (v.)overcome or take control of

  • consciousness

    (n.)state of awareness or perception

  • consistency

    (n.)steadiness; unchanging traits

  • constant

    (adj.)continuing without pause

  • consternation

    (n.)feelings of anxiety or shock

  • constitution

    (n.)fundamental laws or principles of a state

  • construct

    (v.)build or create; physical building

  • consumption

    (n.)using up or eating

  • contact

    (v.)touch or connection with

  • contagious

    (adj.)able to spread disease or infection

  • contain

    (v.)hold or include within

  • contrast

    (n.)difference between two things

  • convenient

    (adj.)fits well; easy to use

  • conventionally

    (adv.)according to established customs

  • conversant

    (adj.)familiar with or knowledgeable about

  • conversation

    (n.)dialogue or spoken exchange

  • convict

    (v.)

  • conviction

    (n.)strong belief or opinion

  • convivial

    (adj.)friendly and lively

  • cooperative

    (adj.)willing to work together

  • corrosive

    (adj.)erodes or damages gradually

  • costume

    (n.)clothing for role or occasion

  • counterfeit

    (v.)fake or imitation

  • counterpart

    (n.)equivalent or similar part

  • countless

    (adj.)too many to count

  • court

    (n.)legal place for justice or judgment

  • coverage

    (n.)extent of protection or reporting

  • cowboy

    (n.)person working with cattle or riding horses

  • cramped

    (adj.)uncomfortably confined in space

  • craze

    (n.)temporary fad or obsession

  • crazy

    (adj.)insane or extremely silly

  • crevice

    (n.)narrow crack or opening

  • crew

    (n.)group working together

  • cripple

    (n.)person or thing unable to move properly

  • crooked

    (adj.)not straight; dishonest

  • crystallized

    (adj.)formed into crystals; clear and structured

  • cubic

    (adj.)having three dimensions; shaped like a cube

  • cue

    (n.)signal for action or response

  • cultivate

    (v.)farm or prepare land; develop skills

  • cumbersome

    (adj.)unwieldy; burdensome

  • curious

    (adj.)eager to learn or know more

  • dagger

    (n.)short knife with a pointed blade

  • damp

    (adj.)slightly wet or moist

  • dangerous

    (adj.)able to cause harm or injury

  • daunt

    (v.)discourage or intimidate

  • deadly

    (adj.)causing death or destruction

  • debatable

    (adj.)open to argument or question

  • debate

    (n.)discuss opposing opinions

  • deceive

    (v.)mislead or trick someone

  • deciduous

    (adj.)trees shedding leaves seasonally

  • defame

    (v.)damage reputation through false statements

  • defeat

    (v.)win over in a game or conflict

  • defensive

    (adj.)trying to protect oneself

  • deficient

    (adj.)lacking in quantity or quality

  • deficit

    (n.)shortage of something needed

  • definite

    (adj.)certain and clear

  • definition

    (n.)explanation of meaning

  • definitive

    (adj.)conclusive; final

  • degradation

    (n.)process of decline or deterioration

  • deity

    (n.)god or divine being

  • deliberate

    (adj.)done intentionally; carefully considered

  • delicate

    (adj.)fragile; easily broken or damaged

  • delicious

    (adj.)tasty or flavorful

  • dent

    (v.)indentation or hole caused by impact

  • dentist

    (n.)medical professional for teeth

  • deny

    (v.)refuse to admit or accept

  • desperate

    (adj.)feeling of extreme need or anxiety

  • destiny

    (n.)fate or predetermined course

  • destruction

    (n.)act of ruining or damaging

  • detect

    (v.)discover or identify the presence of

  • detective

    (n.)person investigating crimes

  • deter

    (v.)discourage or prevent from happening

  • determine

    (v.)decide or establish exactly

  • detest

    (v.)intensely dislike or hate

  • detriment

    (n.)harm or damage

  • devise

    (v.)plan or invent carefully

  • devotion

    (n.)deep love or loyalty

  • diagonally

    (adv.)at an angle; obliquely

  • diagram

    (n.)sketch or plan showing details

  • digestion

    (n.)process of breaking down food

  • dilate

    (v.)widen or expand

  • diminish

    (v.)reduce or lessen

  • dimly

    (adv.)not clearly or brightly

  • disadvantage

    (n.)unfavorable or harmful circumstance

  • disappointment

    (n.)feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction

  • discernible

    (adj.)noticeable or detectable

  • disciple

    (n.)follower or student of a teacher

  • discomfort

    (n.)uncomfortable feeling or pain

  • discontented

    (adj.)unsatisfied or unhappy

  • discount

    (v.)reduced price or percentage off

  • discreet

    (adj.)cautious or careful in speech or action

  • disguise

    (n.)concealment of identity or appearance

  • disintegrate

    (v.)break apart into small pieces

  • dismal

    (adj.)gloomy or depressing

  • disorganize

    (v.)mess up or disrupt order

  • dispense

    (v.)give out or distribute

  • displace

    (v.)move from original position

  • display

    (v.)show or exhibit openly

  • dispose

    (v.)get rid of or throw away

  • disregard

    (v.)ignore or pay no attention to

  • disrepute

    (n.)loss of reputation or respect

  • disrespect

    (n.)lack of courtesy or regard

  • disseminate

    (v.)spread widely or broadcast

  • dissertation

    (n.)long academic research document

  • distant

    (adj.)far away or remote

  • distasteful

    (adj.)unpleasant or offensive

  • distill

    (v.)purify by heating and cooling

  • distinction

    (n.)difference or contrast

  • distinctively

    (adv.)in a unique or characteristic way

  • distract

    (v.)draw attention away

  • distress

    (n.)extreme anxiety or pain

  • distribute

    (v.)spread or give out evenly

  • disturbance

    (n.)unrest or interruption

  • divert

    (v.)turn aside or redirect

  • divorce

    (n.)legal ending of marriage

  • dizzy

    (adj.)having a spinning sensation

  • documentary

    (n.)factual film or tv program

  • dolphin

    (n.)mammal known for intelligence

  • domain

    (n.)area of influence or expertise

  • domestic

    (adj.)related to home or family

  • donate

    (v.)give something as a gift

  • donation

    (n.)gift or contribution

  • donor

    (n.)person who gives or contributes

  • doubtful

    (adj.)doubting or uncertain

  • drain

    (n.)pipe or channel for liquid outflow

  • drainage

    (n.)flow of liquid away

  • drawback

    (n.)disadvantage or problem

  • dread

    (n.)fear or great concern

  • dreary

    (adj.)boring or depressing

  • drift

    (v.)slow movement aimlessly

  • drought

    (n.)extended period without rain

  • drudgery

    (n.)boring hard work

  • ductile

    (adj.)able to be hammered or drawn out

  • durable

    (adj.)long-lasting or sturdy

  • dynamic

    (adj.)energetic or constantly changing

  • edentate

    (n.)lacking teeth

  • edible

    (adj.)eatable or fit to eat

  • educated

    (adj.)having obtained knowledge

  • effective

    (adj.)producing the desired result

  • effectiveness

    (n.)degree of success

  • efficiency

    (n.)doing work well with minimal waste

  • efficient

    (adj.)performing with little waste

  • effort

    (n.)physical or mental exertion

  • eggshell

    (n.)thin shell of an egg

  • elbow

    (n.)joint connecting arm and forearm

  • electron

    (n.)negatively charged subatomic particle

  • element

    (n.)pure substance or basic component

  • elementary

    (adj.)simple or basic

  • elicit

    (v.)draw out or evoke

  • eliminate

    (v.)remove or get rid of

  • eloquent

    (adj.)expressive and persuasive in speech

  • emancipate

    (v.)free from restrictions or slavery

  • emancipation

    (n.)act of freeing from slavery

  • embarrass

    (v.)cause to feel self-conscious

  • embed

    (v.)fix firmly into surrounding mass

  • embody

    (v.)represent or contain visibly

  • embroidery

    (n.)decorative needlework

  • embryonic

    (adj.)relating to a developing organism

  • eminence

    (n.)high status or fame

  • emit

    (v.)send out or give off

  • emotion

    (n.)strong feeling or sentiment

  • employer

    (n.)person or organization that employs

  • empty

    (adj.)containing nothing

  • encase

    (v.)enclose or cover tightly

  • enclose

    (v.)surround or close within

  • encounter

    (v.)meet unexpectedly or casually

  • encroach

    (v.)gradually intrude or infringe

  • endangered

    (adj.)at risk of extinction

  • endeavor

    (n.)strive or attempt earnestly

  • endlessly

    (adv.)without end or limit

  • endow

    (v.)provide or supply as a gift

  • endowment

    (n.)financial support or gift

  • enduring

    (adj.)lasting over time

  • enlightenment

    (n.)act of gaining knowledge or insight

  • enrage

    (v.)make extremely angry

  • enterprising

    (adj.)showing initiative and resourcefulness

  • enthusiasm

    (n.)intense interest or excitement

  • entitle

    (v.)give a right or claim

  • entrenched

    (adj.)difficult to change or remove

  • envelop

    (v.)wrap up or surround completely

  • equivalent

    (adj.)equal in value or amount

  • erode

    (v.)gradually wear away

  • erratically

    (adv.)in an unpredictable manner

  • erupt

    (v.)suddenly explode or break out

  • escapist

    (adj.)seeking escape from reality

  • estate

    (n.)property or possessions owned

  • estimate

    (v.)approximate calculation or judgment of value

  • eternal

    (adj.)lasting forever; without end

  • ethically

    (adv.)in a morally correct manner

  • evaluate

    (v.)assess or judge the value or quality

  • exceed

    (v.)go beyond a limit or expectation

  • exception

    (n.)something not conforming to general rule

  • exceptional

    (adj.)unusually good or remarkable

  • excess

    (adj.)an amount beyond necessary or allowed

  • excessive

    (adj.)too much or too extreme

  • exclude

    (v.)leave out or keep away from

  • excuse

    (v.)to justify or apologize for an error

  • exertion

    (n.)effort or physical activity

  • exhaust

    (n.)tire out completely; use up

  • exhibition

    (n.)public display or showing

  • exhilarating

    (adj.)causing excitement or happiness

  • exorbitant

    (adj.)excessively high or unreasonable

  • exotic

    (adj.)attractive due to foreignness

  • expanding

    (adj.)increasing in size or amount

  • expansion

    (n.)the process of becoming larger

  • expedition

    (n.)a journey for exploration or research

  • expire

    (v.)come to an end; reach a deadline

  • explode

    (v.)burst suddenly with force

  • explore

    (v.)investigate thoroughly

  • exposition

    (n.)explanation or display of ideas

  • extended

    (adj.)made longer or larger

  • exterminate

    (v.)completely destroy or eradicate

  • external

    (adj.)located outside or outward

  • extract

    (v.)remove or obtain from source

  • extraordinary

    (adj.)very unusual or remarkable

  • extremity

    (n.)furthest point or danger

  • exuberant

    (adj.)overflowing with energy or enthusiasm

  • facade

    (n.)front of a building; outward appearance

  • facilitate

    (v.)make easier or assist

  • facsimile

    (n.)imitation or copy

  • factor

    (n.)element that influences a result

  • faculty

    (n.)natural ability or teaching staff

  • fade

    (v.)gradually disappear or lose strength

  • faint

    (adj.)very weak or slight

  • fairly

    (adv.)to a reasonable extent

  • fake

    (n.)not genuine; imitation

  • fanatic

    (n.)excessively enthusiastic person

  • fanaticism

    (n.)extreme zeal or obsession

  • fanciful

    (adj.)imaginative but unrealistic

  • fantastic

    (adj.)amazing or extraordinary

  • fantasy

    (n.)imaginary story or idea

  • favourable

    (adj.)to the advantage of someone or something

  • feed

    (v.)to give food to

  • fertilize

    (v.)to make soil productive

  • fervor

    (n.)intense feeling or passion

  • fiber

    (n.)thread-like body; dietary nutrient

  • fictional

    (adj.)created by imagination

  • fidelity

    (n.)faithfulness or loyalty

  • fierce

    (adj.)violent or intense

  • file

    (v.)a collection of documents or organize

  • finesse

    (v.)skillful handling or refinement

  • fingertip

    (n.)end of finger

  • firm

    (adj.)solid or steady

  • fishy

    (adj.)suspicious or questionable

  • fitness

    (n.)state of health or suitability

  • fixed

    (adj.)securely in place or unchanging

  • flake

    (n.)thin flat piece or small chip

  • flamboyant

    (adj.)showy or highly colorful

  • flare

    (v.)sudden bright light or flame

  • flash

    (n.)brief bright burst of light

  • float

    (v.)rest on surface of liquid

  • flock

    (n.)group of birds or animals

  • flourish

    (v.)thrive or grow vigorously

  • fluent

    (adj.)able to speak or write smoothly

  • fluffy

    (adj.)light and airy

  • flux

    (n.)continuous change or flow

  • foe

    (n.)enemy or adversary

  • fog

    (n.)thick cloud of water vapor

  • folly

    (n.)foolish or unwise action

  • forage

    (v.)search or hunt for food

  • foremost

    (adj.)most important or leading

  • foreshadow

    (v.)indicate or predict future

  • fortress

    (n.)strong defensive structure

  • fragile

    (adj.)easily broken or damaged

  • fragility

    (n.)state of being fragile

  • frank

    (adj.)honest and open

  • frenetic

    (adj.)wildly excited or energetic

  • frightening

    (adj.)causing fear or horror

  • frigid

    (adj.)very cold or unfeeling

  • frivolous

    (adj.)lacking seriousness or importance

  • frost

    (n.)frozen dew or ice crystals

  • fruitlessly

    (adv.)without success

  • frustration

    (n.)feeling of being upset

  • furious

    (adj.)extremely angry

  • furniture

    (n.)movable household items

  • furry

    (adj.)covered with fur

  • further

    (v.)additional or more distant

  • fused

    (adj.)united or joined together

  • galaxy

    (n.)large system of stars and space

  • gemstone

    (n.)precious or semi-precious stone

  • genial

    (adj.)friendly and cheerful

  • gigantic

    (adj.)extremely large

  • glean

    (v.)collect gradually or carefully

  • glimpse

    (n.)brief or partial view

  • gloomy

    (adj.)dark or depressing

  • goal

    (n.)aim or target

  • goat

    (n.)horned grazing animal

  • gospel

    (n.)religious teachings or message of christian salvation

  • governor

    (n.)politician who manages a state or region

  • grab

    (v.)quickly seize or grasp something

  • grace

    (n.)elegance or courteous goodwill

  • graphics

    (n.)visual representations like images or drawings

  • gravitation

    (n.)force pulling objects toward each other

  • grip

    (n.)firm hold or grasp

  • guess

    (v.)form an uncertain or random estimate

  • gush

    (v.)sudden, rapid flow of liquid or emotion

  • handicap

    (n.)disability or obstacle hindering progress

  • hardy

    (adj.)capable of enduring tough conditions

  • harness

    (n.)strap used to control or secure

  • harshness

    (n.)quality of being severe or rough

  • harvest

    (v.)gathering of crops during a season

  • haste

    (n.)rapid or hurried movement

  • haul

    (v.)to pull or carry something heavy

  • hay

    (n.)dried grass used as animal feed

  • haze

    (n.)a soft atmospheric haze or mist

  • heaven

    (n.)perfect place of happiness after death

  • heighten

    (v.)increase in intensity or degree

  • helium

    (n.)light gas used in balloons

  • helpful

    (adj.)offering assistance or support

  • hem

    (n.)edge of a fabric folded and sewn

  • hemisphere

    (n.)half of a sphere or globe

  • herculean

    (adj.)requiring great strength or effort

  • herd

    (v.)group of animals of the same type

  • heredity

    (n.)passing of traits from parents to offspring

  • heritage

    (n.)traditions or qualities inherited

  • highlight

    (v.)emphasize or make prominent

  • homogenize

    (v.)make uniform or similar

  • horizontal

    (adj.)parallel to the ground

  • horned

    (adj.)having horns

  • hornet

    (n.)large stinging insect

  • hospitable

    (adj.)offering friendly or generous reception

  • hover

    (v.)remain in one place in the air

  • humanity

    (n.)human race or human qualities

  • hypersensitive

    (adj.)overly sensitive or reactive

  • identical

    (adj.)exactly the same

  • identity

    (n.)who or what someone or something is

  • idiom

    (n.)common phrase with figurative meaning

  • idyllic

    (adj.)extremely happy or peaceful

  • ignite

    (v.)catch fire or start to burn

  • ignorance

    (n.)lack of knowledge or awareness

  • ignore

    (v.)f_access or pay no attention to

  • imbalance

    (n.)lack of balance or stability

  • imbibe

    (v.)drink alcohol or absorb ideas

  • imitation

    (n.)copied version of something real

  • immense

    (adj.)vast or enormous in size

  • impact

    (n.)strong effect or influence

  • impair

    (v.)harm or weaken

  • impartially

    (adv.)fairly or without bias

  • impede

    (v.)hinder or obstruct progress

  • impel

    (v.)drive or motivate forward

  • imperative

    (n.)essential or urgently necessary

  • impersonal

    (adj.)lacking personal connection

  • impetus

    (n.)driving force or motivation

  • implicit

    (adj.)implied but not stated directly

  • imply

    (v.)suggest or indicate indirectly

  • imposing

    (adj.)impressive in appearance or manner

  • imprint

    (n.)mark made by pressing or stamping

  • impulsive

    (adj.)acting on sudden emotion

  • inability

    (n.)lack of power or skill

  • incapacitate

    (v.)make unable to function

  • incense

    (v.)a substance that produces a fragrant smell

  • incompatible

    (adj.)unable to exist together

  • incredulity

    (n.)doubt or disbelief

  • indefinitely

    (adv.)without an end or limit

  • indented

    (adj.)having a concave or cut-out shape

  • indifferent

    (adj.)lacking interest or concern

  • indispensable

    (adj.)absolutely necessary

  • inert

    (adj.)inactive or lacking energy

  • infirmary

    (n.)nursing or medical facility

  • inflate

    (v.)increase in size or volume

  • inflict

    (v.)cause harm or damage

  • influential

    (adj.)having a strong effect

  • influx

    (n.)arrival of a large number of people or things

  • inform

    (v.)provide information or facts

  • informative

    (adj.)clearly providing useful knowledge

  • informed

    (adj.)having knowledge about something

  • infuse

    (v.)fill or permeate with a substance

  • ingeniously

    (adv.)in a clever or original way

  • ingredient

    (n.)component of a mixture or recipe

  • inherent

    (adj.)existing as a natural part

  • initial

    (n.)existing at the beginning

  • initially

    (adv.)at first or at the outset

  • innovation

    (n.)introduction of new ideas or methods

  • inoffensive

    (adj.)not harmful or offensive

  • inquiry

    (n.)question or investigation

  • insert

    (v.)place into or between

  • inspection

    (n.)careful examination or review

  • inspector

    (n.)person who examines or checks

  • inspire

    (v.)motivate or stimulate creativity

  • instantaneous

    (adj.)happening immediately

  • instill

    (v.)gradually put into someone's mind

  • instinct

    (n.)natural or innate impulse

  • institute

    (v.)establish or set up

  • institution

    (n.)organized establishment or society

  • instruction

    (n.)guidance or teaching

  • insulation

    (n.)material that prevents heat or sound transfer

  • insulin

    (n.)blood sugar regulating hormone

  • insuperable

    (adj.)impossible to overcome

  • integral

    (adj.)essential part of a whole

  • integrated

    (adj.)combined into a unified whole

  • intelligent

    (adj.)able to think and learn consciously

  • intense

    (adj.)extreme force or degree

  • interact

    (v.)to communicate or work together

  • interdependence

    (n.)mutual reliance between entities

  • interfere

    (v.)to interrupt or meddle

  • interior

    (n.)inside part of something

  • internal

    (adj.)belonging within the boundaries

  • interpretation

    (n.)explanation of meaning

  • intervention

    (n.)act of stepping in to help

  • intimate

    (v.)close and private

  • intoxication

    (n.)state of being under influence

  • intrepid

    (adj.)courageous and fearless

  • intrusion

    (n.)unwelcome disturbance

  • investigate

    (v.)to examine carefully

  • investigation

    (n.)detailed inquiry or research

  • irony

    (n.)contradiction between expectation and reality

  • irradiate

    (v.)to emit radiation or light

  • irregularly

    (adv.)occurring at uneven intervals

  • irreverence

    (n.)lack of respect

  • irreverent

    (adj.)showing disrespect

  • irreversible

    (adj.)cannot be undone

  • irritable

    (adj.)easily annoyed

  • irritating

    (adj.)causing annoyance

  • jealousy

    (n.)envy or resentment

  • jewel

    (n.)precious stone or ornament

  • jubilant

    (adj.)extremely joyful

  • judicious

    (adj.)showing good judgment

  • juicy

    (adj.)filled with juice

  • jungle

    (n.)tropical dense forest

  • kerosene

    (n.)fuel for heating and lamps

  • kiln

    (n.)furnace for baking or drying

  • laboriously

    (adv.)requiring much effort

  • lament

    (v.)to mourn or express sorrow

  • largely

    (adv.)majorly or mostly

  • larva

    (n.)immature insect stage

  • lasting

    (adj.)continuing for a long time

  • latitude

    (n.)distance north or south of equator

  • laurels

    (n.)award or honor

  • lava

    (n.)molten rock from volcano

  • lawn

    (n.)manicured grass area

  • leadership

    (n.)quality of leading others

  • leak

    (v.)unexpected escape of fluid

  • leap

    (n.)to jump or sprang

  • legacy

    (n.)something handed down

  • legend

    (n.)traditional story or figure

  • legislation

    (n.)laws enacted by government

  • lengthen

    (v.)to make longer

  • leopard

    (n.)big cat with spots

  • lethargic

    (adj.)weak or sluggish

  • lethargy

    (n.)lack of energy or enthusiasm

  • liberally

    (adv.)generously or freely

  • liberate

    (v.)to set free

  • linen

    (n.)fabric made from flax

  • linguistics

    (n.)study of language

  • liquid

    (n.)flowing substance

  • literary

    (adj.)related to literature

  • literate

    (adj.)able to read and write

  • litter

    (n.)animal waste or scattered rubbish

  • liver

    (n.)organ that detoxifies body

  • loathsome

    (adj.)causing hatred or disgust

  • locally

    (adv.)in a specific area

  • locate

    (v.)to find or identify position

  • lore

    (n.)traditional knowledge or stories

  • lustrous

    (adj.)shiny or glossy

  • lyrically

    (adv.)beautifully expressive

  • magnetic

    (adj.)having magnetic properties

  • magnificence

    (n.)great beauty or grandeur

  • magnificent

    (adj.)extremely beautiful or impressive

  • magnify

    (v.)to enlarge or exaggerate

  • magnitude

    (n.)great size or importance

  • malfunction

    (n.)failure of equipment

  • mallet

    (n.)heavy hammer

  • mammoth

    (adj.)vast or enormous

  • mannerism

    (n.)distinctive personal habit

  • mansion

    (n.)luxurious large house

  • manual

    (adj.)operated by hand

  • manure

    (n.)fertilizer from animal waste

  • marble

    (n.)metamorphic rock used in sculpture

  • massive

    (adj.)large and heavy

  • masterpiece

    (n.)outstanding work of art

  • matchless

    (adj.)without equal; unrivaled

  • maverick

    (adj.)independent or unorthodox person

  • melodious

    (adj.)pleasant to hear

  • melodrama

    (n.)overdramatic entertainment

  • memory

    (n.)ability to recall past events

  • meridian

    (n.)imaginary line dividing earth

  • mesmerize

    (v.)to fascinate or hypnotize

  • messy

    (adj.)untidy or disorganized

  • metaphor

    (n.)comparison to convey meaning

  • meteorology

    (n.)study of weather

  • meticulous

    (adj.)very careful and precise

  • microbe

    (n.)microscopic organism

  • mighty

    (adj.)having great strength

  • migrant

    (adj.)person moving from place

  • milestone

    (n.)significant achievement

  • milieu

    (n.)environment or setting

  • militant

    (adj.)aggressively supporting cause

  • mimetic

    (adj.)imitative or mimicking

  • mimic

    (v.)to imitate or copy

  • mimicry

    (n.)imitating others' behaviors or appearances

  • minute

    (adj.)very small or tiny

  • modest

    (adj.)humbly simple or unassuming

  • mold

    (n.)a shape or form; fungus growth

  • monarch

    (n.)a king or queen; sovereign ruler

  • monochromatic

    (adj.)having one color or hue

  • monopolize

    (v.)to dominate or control entirely

  • monopoly

    (n.)exclusive control over a market

  • motif

    (n.)recurring theme or design element

  • motivation

    (n.)inner drive to act or achieve

  • motive

    (n.)underlying reason for actions

  • mourning

    (n.)grief after a loss

  • multifaceted

    (adj.)having many aspects or features

  • multiple

    (adj.)more than one; many

  • multistory

    (n.)having several floors or levels

  • muscular

    (adj.)having well-developed muscles

  • myth

    (n.)traditional story with cultural significance

  • mythical

    (adj.)imaginary; legendary

  • narcotic

    (n.)a drug affecting mood or behavior

  • neglect

    (v.)failing to care or attend to

  • negotiation

    (n.)discussion to reach an agreement

  • neutral

    (adj.)not supporting any side

  • neutron

    (n.)uncharged subatomic particle

  • noisy

    (adj.)producing a lot of sound

  • nomadic

    (adj.)moving from place to place

  • nonconformity

    (n.)refusal to follow norms

  • nonverbal

    (adj.)communicated without words

  • nostalgia

    (n.)feeling of longing for the past

  • notably

    (adv.)especially; significantly

  • notorious

    (adj.)famous for negative reasons

  • notoriously

    (adv.)famous in a negative way

  • noxious

    (adj.)very harmful or toxic

  • nucleus

    (n.)center of an atom; core part

  • null

    (adj.)having no value or effect

  • nutritional

    (adj.)relating to good nutrition

  • obligation

    (n.)something one is required to do

  • oblige

    (v.)to do a favor or fulfill a duty

  • obsessed

    (adj.)completely preoccupied or fixated

  • obtain

    (v.)to acquire or get

  • obvious

    (adj.)clearly noticeable

  • occupy

    (v.)to take up space or residence

  • odorless

    (adj.)lacking a smell

  • offensive

    (adj.)causing hurt or anger

  • omit

    (v.)to leave out or exclude

  • opaque

    (adj.)not transparent or clear

  • opportunity

    (n.)a favorable chance

  • opposed

    (adj.)against or in disagreement

  • optimistic

    (adj.)hopeful about the future

  • orchard

    (n.)a fruit-growing farm

  • organically

    (adv.)naturally; without chemicals

  • orient

    (v.)to position or align

  • originate

    (v.)to begin or arise from

  • osprey

    (n.)a fish-eating bird of prey

  • oust

    (v.)to force out or remove

  • outermost

    (adj.)farthest from the center

  • outfit

    (n.)a set of clothing or gear

  • outgrow

    (v.)to grow too large for

  • outrage

    (n.)strong anger or shock

  • outspoken

    (adj.)candid and honest in speech

  • outstanding

    (adj.)excellent; exceptional

  • outweigh

    (v.)to be more significant than

  • oval

    (adj.)a shape like an egg

  • overall

    (adj.)considering everything; general

  • overconfidence

    (n.)excessive belief in oneself

  • overlook

    (v.)fail to notice or consider

  • overtax

    (v.)to strain or exhaust excessively

  • oxen

    (n.)plural of ox; strong draft animals

  • painting

    (n.)art made with paint

  • paramount

    (adj.)more important than others

  • parliamentary

    (adj.)relating to a legislative assembly

  • partial

    (adj.)not complete; biased

  • passive

    (adj.)inactive or not participating

  • pasture

    (n.)land for grazing animals

  • patent

    (n.)exclusive legal rights to an invention

  • patriarch

    (n.)a male head of a family or tribe

  • patriotic

    (adj.)having love for one's country

  • peculiarity

    (n.)unique or odd feature

  • peer

    (v.)to look closely; a person of equal status

  • peerless

    (adj.)incomparable; unmatched

  • perceptive

    (adj.)having good insight or understanding

  • perennial

    (n.)lasting for many years

  • perfection

    (n.)the state of being flawless

  • performer

    (n.)someone who entertains or executes

  • periphery

    (n.)outer boundary or edge

  • perseverance

    (n.)persistence despite difficulties

  • persistence

    (n.)continuing firmly in a course

  • personnel

    (n.)staff or employees

  • pertinent

    (adj.)relevant to the matter

  • pet

    (n.)a favorite animal or object

  • phenomenally

    (adv.)incredible or extraordinary

  • photosphere

    (n.)a visible layer of the sun

  • pile

    (n.)a heap or stack of objects

  • pine

    (v.)a type of coniferous tree; longing

  • pineapple

    (n.)tropical fruit with spiny shell

  • pioneering

    (adj.)introducing new ideas or methods

  • plague

    (n.)a contagious disease; troublesome problem

  • plantation

    (n.)a large farm or estate

  • plate

    (n.)flat dish for food

  • plateau

    (n.)elevated flat landform

  • platitude

    (n.)a dull or overused remark

  • platitudinous

    (adj.)lacking originality or depth

  • pliable

    (adj.)flexible and easily bent or shaped

  • pliant

    (adj.)bending readily; flexible

  • plow

    (n.)farm tool for turning soil and planting crops

  • plumbing

    (n.)system of pipes for water supply and drainage

  • plunge

    (v.)jump or dive into something quickly

  • pollen

    (n.)powder from flowers for fertilization

  • pollinate

    (v.)transfer pollen to fertilize plants

  • pollinator

    (n.)insect or animal that transfers pollen

  • polygonal

    (adj.)having many straight sides and angles

  • pore

    (v.)small opening in the skin or surface

  • porous

    (adj.)having tiny holes allowing passage

  • portend

    (v.)indicate or predict future events

  • positive

    (adj.)good, hopeful, or certain

  • post

    (v.)position or place; to send mail

  • postoperative

    (adj.)after a surgical operation

  • postpone

    (v.)delay or reschedule a plan

  • postulate

    (n.)approve or assume as true

  • potential

    (adj.)possibility for future development

  • potentiality

    (n.)latent ability or capacity

  • poverty

    (n.)lack of money or resources

  • practicable

    (adj.)feasible or possible to do

  • precipitate

    (v.)cause sudden change or action

  • precipitous

    (adj.)very steep or rapid

  • precision

    (n.)exactness or accuracy

  • precursor

    (n.)foreshadow, forerunner

  • predecessor

    (n.)previous holder of a position

  • predictable

    (adj.)expected or foreseeable

  • preferable

    (adj.)favored over another option

  • pregnant

    (adj.)carrying developing fetus

  • premium

    (n.)high-quality or extra cost

  • prestige

    (n.)widespread respect and admiration

  • prestigious

    (adj.)having high status or reputation

  • prevail

    (v.)be victorious or dominant

  • prey

    (v.)animal hunted for food

  • prime

    (adj.)main or most important

  • probe

    (v.)investigative tool or inquiry

  • proceed

    (n.)begin or continue forward

  • proclivity

    (n.)tendency or inclination

  • prodigious

    (adj.)enormous or impressive

  • professional

    (adj.)expert in a specific field

  • professionalism

    (n.)skill and competence in work

  • progressive

    (adj.)favoring advancement or reform

  • prohibitively

    (adv.)hinders or prevents easily

  • projecting

    (adj.)extending outward or outwardly visible

  • proliferate

    (v.)increase rapidly in number

  • promote

    (v.)encourage or support growth

  • prone

    (adj.)susceptible or likely to do

  • pronghorn

    (n.)a fast-running north american antelope

  • proof

    (n.)evidence that confirms truth

  • propel

    (v.)drive forward or onward

  • prose

    (n.)written or spoken language lacking structure

  • prosper

    (v.)be successful or flourish

  • prosperity

    (n.)wealth and economic success

  • protest

    (n.)express disagreement publicly

  • protruding

    (adj.)sticking out from surface

  • pulp

    (n.)soft inner tissue of fruits

  • pump

    (v.)device for moving liquid

  • pursue

    (v.)follow with intent or effort

  • puzzle

    (n.)game or problem that is confusing

  • puzzling

    (adj.)confusing or difficult to understand

  • quadrilateral

    (n.)four-sided polygon

  • quail

    (v.)small bird; or to fear or feel worried

  • quantitative

    (adj.)relating to measurable data

  • quarterly

    (adv.)occurring every three months

  • questionnaire

    (n.)list of questions for survey

  • radical

    (adj.)fundamental or extreme change

  • rally

    (n.)gather for support or demonstration

  • ranch

    (n.)farm for raising livestock or crops

  • ranching

    (n.)managing a ranch or farm

  • rank

    (v.)position in a hierarchy or scale

  • rapacious

    (adj.)aggressively greedy or grasping

  • raucous

    (adj.)loud, harsh, or disorderly

  • raven

    (n.)bird with black plumage; greedy person

  • ravenous

    (adj.)extremely hungry or greedy

  • ravine

    (n.)deep narrow valley with steep sides

  • readily

    (adv.)without difficulty or delay

  • realization

    (n.)understanding or awareness

  • realm

    (n.)area of influence or activity

  • reap

    (v.)gather or harvest crops

  • reassure

    (v.)comfort or restore confidence

  • recoil

    (v.)fall back suddenly in fear or shock

  • recruit

    (v.)enlist or hire new members

  • reel

    (n.)spool on which film or thread is wound

  • reflection

    (n.)image or thought back to mind

  • reformism

    (n.)advocacy for social or political reform

  • refreshing

    (adj.)cooling and revitalizing

  • refute

    (v.)prove wrong or false

  • regime

    (n.)government or ruling system

  • regimentation

    (n.)strict organization or control

  • register

    (v.)official record or list

  • reigning

    (adj.)ruling or holding authority

  • relaxed

    (adj.)calm and free from tension

  • release

    (v.)set free or let go

  • relieve

    (v.)reduce pain or distress

  • remark

    (n.)comment or statement

  • rendering

    (n.)interpretation or artistic depiction

  • renovation

    (n.)repair or improvement of building

  • repel

    (v.)drive away or resist

  • replenish

    (v.)restock or refill

  • replicate

    (v.)make an exact copy

  • representative

    (adj.)typical or acting on behalf

  • reproduce

    (v.)create copies or offspring of something

  • repugnance

    (n.)strong dislike or aversion

  • repulse

    (v.)drive back or reject forcefully

  • request

    (v.)ask for something politely

  • rescue

    (n.)save from danger or harm

  • resent

    (v.)feel bitterness or indignation

  • reserve

    (v.)keep for future use or reserve a space

  • reside

    (v.)live in a particular place

  • resident

    (n.)person living in a specific place

  • resolute

    (adj.)firmly determined

  • respect

    (n.)admire or hold in high regard

  • respective

    (adj.)corresponding to each individual

  • respiratory

    (adj.)related to breathing

  • responsibility

    (n.)duty or obligation to do something

  • restore

    (v.)return to original condition

  • restrain

    (v.)hold back or keep under control

  • restrict

    (v.)limit or restrict access or activity

  • retain

    (v.)keep possession of

  • retentive

    (adj.)able to remember easily

  • retreat

    (v.)move back or withdraw

  • revered

    (adj.)deeply respected or honored

  • rigorous

    (adj.)strict or thorough in approach

  • ripen

    (v.)become fully grown or developed

  • risky

    (adj.)involving danger or hazard

  • rite

    (n.)ceremonial act or tradition

  • rodent

    (n.)small gnawing mammal like mice or rats

  • roe

    (n.)fish eggs or female fish's eggs

  • rubbery

    (adj.)resembling rubber in texture

  • ruin

    (v.)complete destruction or collapse

  • sanctimonious

    (adj.)hypocritically pious

  • sanction

    (v.)official permission or approval

  • sanitary

    (adj.)related to hygiene and health

  • sanitation

    (n.)cleansing to promote health

  • sarcastic

    (adj.)mocking or ironic remark

  • satire

    (n.)use of humor to criticize

  • satirist

    (n.)person who writes satire

  • satisfaction

    (n.)feeling of fulfillment or pleasure

  • saucer

    (n.)small shallow dish for holding food or drinks

  • scarcely

    (adv.)almost not; barely

  • scare

    (v.)cause fear or alarm

  • scenery

    (n.)beautiful natural landscape

  • scent

    (n.)distinctive smell or aroma

  • scheme

    (n.)organized plan or arrangement

  • scholarship

    (n.)financial aid for students

  • scissors

    (n.)cutting instrument with two blades

  • scout

    (v.)person searching for information or talent

  • scrape

    (v.)lightly brush or scratch surface

  • scruple

    (v.)moral doubt or hesitation

  • scrupulous

    (adj.)very careful and ethical

  • seam

    (n.)line where two fabrics join

  • seasoning

    (n.)additives to enhance flavor

  • seclude

    (v.)keep apart from others

  • seclusion

    (n.)state of being private or hidden

  • secrete

    (v.)hide away or produce bodily fluids

  • secure

    (v.)safe or protected from harm

  • securely

    (adv.)in a safe or protected manner

  • segregate

    (v.)separate or isolate groups

  • sensation

    (n.)a physical feeling or perception

  • sentence

    (n.)lawful punishment or judicial decree

  • sentimental

    (adj.)emotional or nostalgic

  • sequester

    (v.)isolate or set apart

  • serious

    (adj.)grave or important in nature

  • shallow

    (adj.)lacking depth or substance

  • shed

    (v.)drop or cast off; small shelter

  • shine

    (v.)emit light or glow

  • shining

    (adj.)radiant or bright

  • shocking

    (adj.)causing surprise or horror

  • shuffle

    (v.)mix up or move randomly

  • shuttle

    (v.)transport back and forth quickly

  • shyness

    (n.)feeling of discomfort in social settings

  • significant

    (adj.)important or meaningful

  • silly

    (adj.)lacking seriousness or sense

  • simplicity

    (n.)quality of being straightforward

  • simultaneous

    (adj.)happening at the same time

  • skeleton

    (n.)framework of bones in body

  • skepticism

    (n.)doubt about beliefs or claims

  • sketch

    (v.)quick rough drawing

  • skip

    (v.)jump or omit intentionally

  • skyrocket

    (v.)shoot up rapidly in value

  • slight

    (n.)small in degree or importance

  • sloping

    (adj.)inclined at an angle

  • sloth

    (n.)slow-moving mammal or laziness

  • slothful

    (adj.)lazy or inactive

  • sluggish

    (adj.)slow moving or lacking energy

  • smuggle

    (v.)secretly import or export illegally

  • sociable

    (adj.)friendly and outgoing

  • solitary

    (adj.)liking or preferring to be alone

  • sort

    (n.)category or type

  • soundproof

    (adj.)able to block sound transmission

  • sovereign

    (adj.)supreme ruler or authority

  • span

    (n.)extent or distance between two points

  • spare

    (v.)extra; keep in reserve

  • spark

    (n.)emit small flashes of light

  • spawn

    (v.)generate or produce offspring

  • specification

    (n.)detailed description or requirement

  • specified

    (adj.)clearly named or identified

  • spectacular

    (adj.)remarkably impressive

  • speedy

    (adj.)quick or prompt

  • spoil

    (v.)decay or ruin; indulge excessively

  • spontaneity

    (n.)quality of acting on impulse

  • sporadically

    (adv.)occurring irregularly

  • spotlight

    (n.)a focused beam of light highlighting something

  • sprawl

    (v.)to spread out irregularly or without structure

  • sprout

    (v.)begin to grow or develop new shoots

  • squeeze

    (v.)apply pressure to compress or extract

  • stained

    (adj.)marked with color or dirt; discolored

  • stalk

    (v.)main stem of a plant; to follow stealthily

  • standing

    (adj.)upright position; reputation or rank

  • stardom

    (n.)fame and recognition in entertainment field

  • starfish

    (n.)marine animal with five arms; sea star

  • starve

    (v.)suffer from hunger; lack food

  • stash

    (v.)secret store of valuables or supplies

  • stationary

    (adj.)not moving; fixed in one place

  • stature

    (n.)natural height or reputation

  • statute

    (n.)laws enacted by a legislative body

  • steadfast

    (adj.)firm in purpose or loyalty

  • steep

    (adj.)sheer or precipitous; exceeding normal limits

  • steer

    (v.)to guide or control movement; male cattle

  • stereotype

    (n.)overgeneralized and fixed mental image

  • stick

    (v.)to adhere or cling; a small branch

  • sticky

    (adj.)having adhesive quality; tacky surface

  • stifle

    (v.)to suffocate or suppress; hinder expression

  • stimulant

    (n.)substance that temporarily boosts activity

  • stimulate

    (v.)to encourage activity or growth

  • stimulus

    (n.)something that provokes a response

  • stipend

    (n.)fixed regular payment for services

  • stratum

    (n.)layer or level within a structure

  • strenuously

    (adv.)with great effort or energy

  • stretch

    (v.)extend or reach out; make longer

  • striking

    (adj.)remarkably noticeable or attractive

  • strive

    (v.)make great efforts toward a goal

  • subdue

    (v.)to conquer or bring under control

  • subsequent

    (adj.)coming after or following

  • subsist

    (v.)to maintain or support oneself

  • substantial

    (adj.)significantly large or important

  • substantiate

    (v.)to establish with evidence

  • substantive

    (adj.)having real importance or meaning

  • substitute

    (v.)to replace; a replacement

  • subterranean

    (adj.)existing underground

  • subtractive

    (adj.)involving taking something away

  • suffocate

    (v.)to die due to lack of air

  • superb

    (adj.)excellent; of the highest quality

  • superficially

    (adv.)on the surface; shallowly

  • superintend

    (v.)to oversee or manage

  • superintendent

    (n.)person in charge of operations

  • supervisor

    (n.)one who supervises others

  • supple

    (adj.)flexible and easily bent

  • suppose

    (v.)to assume or think something possible

  • supremacy

    (n.)state of being superior

  • surface

    (n.)outermost layer or boundary

  • surging

    (n.)moving powerfully or suddenly

  • surmise

    (v.)to guess without sufficient evidence

  • surrender

    (v.)to give up or relinquish

  • survival

    (n.)continuing to live or exist

  • susceptible

    (adj.)likely to be influenced or harmed

  • suspect

    (v.)doubtful; person believed guilty

  • suspend

    (v.)to hang or temporarily stop

  • suspender

    (n.)device that hangs or supports

  • sweeping

    (adj.)covers a wide range; impressive

  • symbiosis

    (n.)mutually beneficial biological relationship

  • sympathetic

    (adj.)showing compassion or understanding

  • symphony

    (n.)orchestra or harmonious arrangement

  • synchronize

    (v.)to occur at the same time

  • synthesize

    (v.)to combine parts into a whole

  • synthesizer

    (n.)device that creates electronic sounds

  • tableland

    (n.)elevated flat area of land

  • tally

    (v.)to count or record numbers

  • tame

    (adj.)domesticated; not wild

  • tap

    (v.)to hit lightly; a faucet or valve

  • tardiness

    (n.)being late or delayed

  • tardy

    (adj.)delayed or late

  • taste

    (v.)sensation of flavor perceived by mouth

  • tasteless

    (adj.)lacking flavor or distinctive taste

  • tasty

    (adj.)having good flavor or quality

  • tedium

    (n.)boredom from monotony

  • temporarily

    (adv.)for a limited time only

  • tempt

    (v.)to entice or allure; provoke

  • tender

    (adj.)gentle, soft, or easily hurt

  • tenderness

    (n.)gentle affection or sensitivity

  • termination

    (n.)ending or conclusion

  • terminus

    (n.)final point or end of a route

  • terrestrial

    (adj.)relating to earth

  • terribly

    (adv.)very badly or extremely

  • terrify

    (v.)to frighten greatly

  • terrifying

    (adj.)causing extreme fear

  • texture

    (n.)surface quality affecting feel or appearance

  • textured

    (adj.)having a surface with a specific feel

  • thatch

    (n.)roof covering of straw or reeds

  • threateningly

    (adv.)in a menacing or warning manner

  • threshold

    (n.)entry point or doorway

  • timidity

    (n.)lack of confidence or courage

  • tissue

    (n.)group of cells forming body parts

  • toed

    (adj.)having toes or foot parts

  • tolerate

    (v.)to endure or put up with difficulty

  • topsoil

    (n.)most fertile soil layer

  • touchdown

    (n.)landing of an aircraft

  • tough

    (adj.)strong and durable; difficult

  • tow

    (v.)to pull or drag with a vehicle

  • towering

    (adj.)extremely tall or high

  • trace

    (v.)to find or discover by investigation

  • tractable

    (adj.)easily managed or controlled

  • traction

    (n.)the grip of a tyre on a road or a wheel on a rail

  • tragedy

    (n.)a disastrous or unfortunate event

  • tranquil

    (adj.)calm, peaceful, undisturbed

  • transition

    (n.)passing from one state to another

  • transmit

    (v.)send or convey from one person to another

  • transparent

    (adj.)allowing light to pass through; clear

  • trash

    (n.)discarded or unwanted waste material

  • treason

    (n.)betrayal of one's country or cause

  • treatment

    (n.)management or care for an illness or condition

  • tremendous

    (adj.)extraordinarily large, powerful, or impressive

  • trench

    (n.)a long, narrow ditch or excavation

  • trial

    (n.)a legal process to determine guilt or innocence

  • tribe

    (n.)a social group with shared culture or ancestry

  • trickle

    (v.)flow in a small, steady stream

  • troubling

    (adj.)causing worry or concern

  • tube

    (n.)a hollow, cylindrical container or passage

  • tumble

    (v.)fall suddenly or clumsily

  • tutor

    (v.)teacher or coach for individual instruction

  • ultimate

    (adj.)final; most significant or extreme

  • ultimatum

    (n.)final demand or statement of terms

  • unbridgeable

    (adj.)cannot be bridged or connected

  • undergo

    (v.)experience or endure something

  • underscore

    (v.)emphasize or highlight

  • unemployed

    (adj.)not having a job

  • unevenly

    (adv.)unequally or irregularly

  • unfold

    (v.)open or reveal gradually

  • unify

    (v.)bring together into a single unit

  • unimaginable

    (adj.)hard to conceive or believe

  • uniqueness

    (n.)distinctive or one-of-a-kind quality

  • unobstructed

    (adj.)clear, free of blockages

  • unpalatable

    (adj.)unpleasant or distasteful

  • unprecedented

    (adj.)never before seen or experienced

  • unstable

    (adj.)unsteady or prone to change

  • unsubstantiated

    (adj.)not supported by evidence

  • untamed

    (adj.)not domesticated or controlled

  • untouched

    (adj.)not altered or damaged

  • upgrade

    (v.)improve to a higher standard

  • upland

    (n.)higher land area

  • urge

    (v.)strong desire or impulse

  • utensil

    (n.)tool used in cooking or eating

  • utopian

    (n.)idealistic, aiming for perfection

  • vacation

    (n.)period of leisure or travel

  • vaccine

    (n.)substance that prevents disease

  • vacuum

    (n.)space entirely devoid of matter

  • vague

    (adj.)unclear or imprecise

  • vanish

    (v.)disappear suddenly and completely

  • vapor

    (n.)mist or gas rising from a liquid

  • variable

    (n.)changes or varies; not fixed

  • variety

    (n.)diversity of different things

  • vast

    (adj.)extremely large or extensive

  • vaulted

    (adj.)arched roof or ceiling

  • ventilate

    (v.)provide fresh air or circulation

  • verdict

    (n.)official decision or judgment

  • versatile

    (adj.)able to adapt or be used in many ways

  • virtue

    (n.)moral excellence or goodness

  • virus

    (n.)microscopic infectious agent

  • vital

    (adj.)absolutely necessary or essential

  • vitality

    (n.)state of being strong and energetic

  • void

    (n.)vast emptiness or vacuum

  • volcanic

    (adj.)related to a volcano or eruption

  • volcano

    (n.)mountain with erupting lava

  • voyage

    (n.)long journey, especially by sea or air

  • waive

    (v.)refrain from insisting on or using

  • wan

    (adj.)pale, weak, or exhausted

  • warrant

    (n.)official authorization or guarantee

  • warrior

    (n.)fighter or soldier

  • wavy

    (adj.)having curves or undulations

  • wax

    (v.)precipitate or cover with a substance

  • weariness

    (n.)fatigue or tiredness

  • weather

    (v.)state of the atmosphere

  • weathering

    (n.)erosion or degradation caused by weather

  • weaverbird

    (n.)bird known for weaving nests

  • wholesome

    (adj.)conducive to well-being

  • wit

    (n.)quick and inventive humor

  • woods

    (n.)dense area of trees

  • woolly

    (adj.)fuzzy or covered with wool

  • worldwide

    (adj.)extending or happening everywhere

  • wrap

    (v.)enclose or cover with material

  • yawn

    (n.)open mouth involuntarily due to tiredness

  • yelp

    (n.)sudden sharp cry or bark

  • yield

    (v.)produce or provide; surrender

  • zealous

    (adj.)filled with passion or enthusiasm