- hector talk to (someone) in a bullying way.
- hemorrhage a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding.
- hieroglyphic designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented. | hard to decipher; hard to read.
- histrionic excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.
- holistic incorporating the concept of holism, or the idea that the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts.
- homeopath a person who practices or favors homeopathy. | the method of treating disease by drugs, given in minute doses, that would produce in a healthy person symptoms similar to those of the disease (opposed to allopathy).
- idiosyncrasy a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.
- impertinence unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence.
- impertinent intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- impetus the force or energy with which a body moves.
- implicate to show to be also involved, usually in an incriminating manner: to be implicated in a crime.
- inaugurate to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin: The end of World War II inaugurated the era of nuclear power.
- incarcerate to imprison; confine.
- incipient beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage: an incipient cold.
- inculcate instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction.
- indignation strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
- inebriety drunkenness , inebriation , insobriety , intoxication , tipsiness.
- ineffable not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable. | incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible.
- inexorable unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
- innocuous not harmful or injurious; harmless: an innocuous home remedy. | not likely to irritate or offend; inoffensive; an innocuous remark. | not interesting, stimulating, or significant; pallid; insipid: an innocuous novel.
- instigate to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
- inviolable prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration:
- itinerary a detailed plan for a journey, especially a list of places to visit; plan of travel.
- joust a combat in which two knights on horseback attempted to unhorse each other with blunted lances.
- jurisdiction the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. | the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police.
- keg a small cask or barrel, usually holding from 5 to 10 gallons (19 to 38 liters).
- kowtow to act in an obsequious (obedient) manner; show servile deference. | to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology, etc., especially in former Chinese custom.
- lacerated mangled; jagged; torn.
- languid lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- languor lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
- laurel honor won, as for achievement in a field or activity.
- idioms
- look to one's laurels, to be alert to the possibility of being excelled or surpassed: New developments in the industry are forcing long-established firms to look to their laurels.
- rest on one's laurels, to be content with one's past or present honors, achievements, etc.: He retired at the peak of his career and is resting on his laurels.
- idioms
- lave to wash; bathe. | (of a river, sea, etc.) to flow along, against, or past; wash.
- leering look or gaze in a lascivious or unpleasant way.
- limpid (of a person's eyes) unclouded; clear.
- liquidate to get rid of, especially by killing: to liquidate the enemies of the regime.
- litany a prolonged or tedious account: We heard the whole litany of their complaints.
- locale a place where something happens or is set, or that has particular events associated with it.
- locus a center or source, as of activities or power: locus of control.
- loquaciousness talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
- malfeasance wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official.
- mangle to injure severely, disfigure, or mutilate by cutting, slashing, or crushing.
- marplot a person who spoils a plot, design, or project by meddling.
- mitigate to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
- modicum a moderate or small amount.
- monolith an obelisk, column, large statue, etc., formed of a single block of stone. | something having a uniform, massive, redoubtable, or inflexible quality or character.
- morosity the quality or state of being excessively sullen or gloomy.
- motley exhibiting great diversity of elements: a motley crowd.
- muriate (not in scientific use) any chloride, especially potassium chloride, KCl, used as a fertilizer.
- Neanderthal (often lowercase) Informal. primitive, unenlightened, or reactionary; culturally or intellectually backward.
- nick a shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface
- obliquely indirectly stated or expressed; not straightforward: oblique remarks about the candidate's honesty.
- obsequiously marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness.
- obsolete no longer in general use.
- odious extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
- orthography the conventional spelling system of a language.
- ousting to expel or remove from a place or position occupied.
- pallid lacking in vitality or interest: a pallid musical performance.
- paltry (of an amount) very small or meagre.
- pantomime the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech.
- parapet any low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, or the like.
- paraphernalia The articles used in a particular activity; equipment
- pariah an outcast.
- parsimony extreme or excessive economy or frugality; stinginess; niggardliness.
- pathological caused by or involving disease; morbid.
- pelting run somewhere very quickly
- peon any person of low social status, especially one who does work regarded as menial or unskilled; drudge.
- perihelion the point in the orbit of a planet or comet at which it is nearest to the sun.
- pert boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
- pertinent pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant:
- peruse to read through with thoroughness or care.
- physiognomy a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin.
- pinnacle the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc.
- placid pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed.
- plaintive expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful.
- platitude a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound.
- platoon a company or group of persons
- plight a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one: to find oneself in a sorry plight.
- pluvial of or relating to rain, especially much rain; rainy.
- precarious dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure: a precarious livelihood.
- preen to pride (oneself) on an achievement, personal quality, etc.
- preposterous contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
- preternatural out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal
- propriety conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
- prurient having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
- puissance power, might, or force.
- pumice a very light and porous volcanic rock formed when a gas-rich froth of glassy lava solidifies rapidly.
- purveyor a person who purveys, provides, or supplies.
- quasi- apparently but not really; seemingly.
- quintessential Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical
- quotidian usual or customary; everyday.
- ramification a related or derived subject, problem, etc.; outgrowth; consequence; implication: The new tax law proved to have many ramifications unforeseen by the lawmakers.
- rancor bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
- rapturous full of, feeling, or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight.
- reconnaissance Military. a search made for useful military information in the field, especially by examining the ground.
- remiss negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.: He's terribly remiss in his work.
- repertoire the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation: a magician's repertoire.
- repertory a type of theatrical presentation in which a company presents several works regularly or in alternate sequence in one season.
- reprieve To prevent or suspend the punishment of (someone, especially a convicted criminal).
- repudiate to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim. | to cast off or disown: to repudiate a son.
- repugnant distasteful, objectionable, or offensive: a repugnant smell.
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