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  1. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
  2. decorous
    characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
  3. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  4. prolix
    tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at length
  5. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  6. portico
    porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered area
  7. truculent
    defiantly aggressive
  8. schooner
    sailing vessel used in former times
  9. tarpaulin
    waterproofed canvas
  10. besom
    a broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle
  11. emolument
    compensation received by virtue of holding an office
  12. progenitor
    an ancestor in the direct line
  13. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  14. sire
    the male parent of an animal, especially a domestic animal
  15. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  16. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  17. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  18. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  19. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  20. gouty
    suffering from gout
  21. rheumatic
    of or pertaining to arthritis
  22. sagaciously
    in a wise or thoughtful manner
  23. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  24. eulogium
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
  25. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  26. phosphorescent
    emitting light without appreciable heat
  27. unction
    anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  28. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  29. contrivance
    the faculty of inventive skill
  30. infirmity
    the state of being weak in health or body
  31. clarion
    loud and clear
  32. sable
    marten of northern Asian forests having dark brown fur
  33. impalpable
    not perceptible to the touch
  34. maw
    the mouth, jaws, or throat
  35. palsy
    loss of the ability to move a body part
  36. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  37. cumbrous
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  38. biped
    an animal that walks on two legs
  39. polemical
    of or involving dispute or controversy
  40. scythe
    an edge tool for cutting grass
  41. laurel
    a small aromatic tree with shiny dark green leaves
  42. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  43. chirography
    beautiful handwriting
  44. antiquarian
    of or relating to artifacts or objects from the past
  45. sacrilegious
    grossly irreverent toward what is considered holy
  46. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  47. contemptuous
    expressing extreme scorn
  48. bestir
    become active
  49. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  50. unobtrusive
    not undesirably noticeable
  51. ruddiness
    a healthy reddish complexion
  52. anthracite
    a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
  53. inefficacious
    lacking the power to produce a desired effect
  54. phial
    a small bottle that contains liquid medicine
  55. enervating
    causing weakness or debilitation
  56. cholera
    a contagious disease that affects the small intestine
  57. accrued
    periodically accumulated over time
  58. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  59. ignominiously
    in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
  60. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  61. inauspicious
    boding ill
  62. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  63. sepulchre
    a chamber that is used as a grave
  64. physiognomy
    the human face
  65. augur
    predict from an omen
  66. vagrant
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  67. farthingale
    a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally
  68. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
  69. bodice
    part of a dress above the waist
  70. sumptuary
    regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior
  71. meridian
    an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth
  72. mien
    a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
  73. phantasmagoric
    characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery
  74. halberd
    a pike fitted with an ax head
  75. sagacity
    the trait of having wisdom and good judgment
  76. erring
    capable of making an error
  77. behoove
    be appropriate or necessary
  78. ignominy
    a state of dishonor
  79. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
  80. dismal
    causing dejection
  81. sagamore
    a chief of a North American tribe or confederation
  82. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  83. draught
    a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
  84. inscrutable
    difficult or impossible to understand
  85. vivify
    give new life or energy to
  86. lawn
    a field of cultivated and mowed grass
  87. commiseration
    feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
  88. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  89. revile
    spread negative information about
  90. distil
    undergo condensation
  91. succor
    assistance in time of difficulty
  92. callous
    emotionally hardened
  93. contumaciously
    in a rebellious manner
  94. guise
    an artful or simulated semblance
  95. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  96. clad
    having an outer covering especially of thin metal
  97. despondency
    feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
  98. caprice
    a sudden desire
  99. intangibility
    the quality of being intangible and not perceptible by touch
  100. delusive
    inappropriate to reality or facts
  101. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  102. dearth
    an insufficient quantity or number
  103. fiend
    an evil supernatural being
  104. imp
    one who is playfully mischievous
  105. gesticulation
    a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body
  106. eminence
    high status importance owing to marked superiority
  107. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  108. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  109. pallid
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  110. cabalistic
    having a secret or hidden meaning
  111. caper
    a playful leap or hop
  112. folio
    a book consisting of large sheets of folded paper
  113. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  114. cuirass
    medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
  115. greave
    armor plate that protects legs below the knee
  116. gorget
    armor plate that protects the neck
  117. panoply
    a complete and impressive array
  118. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  119. eldritch
    suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
  120. expatiate
    add details to clarify an idea
  121. imbibe
    take in liquids
  122. indefeasible
    not liable to being annulled or voided or undone
  123. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  124. pillory
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post
  125. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  126. pharmacopoeia
    a collection or stock of drugs
  127. parochial
    relating to or supported by or located in a parish
  128. incurious
    showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity
  129. incantation
    a ritual reciting of words believed to have a magical effect
  130. seer
    an observer who perceives visually
  131. sexton
    an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
  132. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  133. somniferous
    sleep inducing
  134. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  135. efficacious
    giving the power to produce an intended result
  136. etherealize
    make ethereal
  137. scourge
    something causing misery or death
  138. diabolic
    showing cunning or ingenuity or wickedness
  139. zenith
    the highest point of something
  140. catarrh
    inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
  141. expiation
    compensation for a wrong
  142. scurrilous
    expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism
  143. requital
    an act of requiting; returning in kind
  144. gibe
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  145. propensity
    a natural inclination
  146. abode
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  147. precipice
    a very steep cliff
  148. propinquity
    the property of being close together
  149. peradventure
    by chance
  150. sere
    having lost all moisture
  151. sedulous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  152. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
Created on 九月 30, 2010 (updated 十一月 3, 2010)

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