vim
vim-vigor
vinculum-a bond
vinous-wine-like
virago-a mean or strong woman
virescent-greenish
virga-rain that evaporates
    before hitting the ground
virgate-rod-like
virgulate-rod-like
viridian-blue-green
viridity-greenness; inexperience
virulent-poisonous; deadly
viscid-viscous
viteline-yolk-like; yellow
vitiated-ruined; spoiled
vitreous-glasslike
vitrify-to turn to glass
vitriolic-caustic; damaging
vituperation-condemnation;
    abuse; insult
vivify-to give life to
viviparous-giving birth to live
    young
vivisect-to cut; dissect a
    living body
vociferate-to yell
vociferous-yelling
voiture-a wagon
volant-flying; nimble
volation-flying
volition-willful act
voluble-talkative
voluminous-big
voluptuous-sensual
votary-devoted follower
votive-expressing a wish or vow
vouchsafe-to grant
    condescendingly; guarantee
vulpine-crafty like a fox

W W W W W W
wan-pale
wane-decline; shrink
warren-crowded place
wassail-toast to one's health
wastrel-wasteful person
weal-wealth; well-being
welter-turmoil; to wallow
wergild-compensation paid by
    criminal to victim
wheedle-to coax
whimsical-playful; impulsive
winnow-to blow away
winsome-charming
wistful-sad; longing
wivern-two legged winged dragon

zephyr
wont-to be accustomed to
wraith-ghost of a living person
wretched-miserable; inferior
wroth-angry; wrathful

X X X X X X
xanthous-yellow
xebec-three masted ship
xenophobia-fear of foreigners
xerophyte-plant adapted to arid
    environment
xybid-weed-like
xylophageous-wood eating

Y Y Y Y Y Y
yashmak-veil worn by Moslem
    women
yeoman-farmer; attendant
ylem-substance from which all
    matter came

Z Z Z Z Z Z
zaftig-buxom
zealous-committed; passionate
zeitgeist-the feelings and
    thoughts of a period
zenith-straight overhead;
    highest point
zephyr-mild wind; a breeze

abase

A A A A A A
abase-to make uneasy; humiliate
abash-to make ashamed
abate-to lessen; to stop
abdicate-to give up a power
abecedarian-a beginner;
    elementary; in abc order
aberrant-deviating
abeyance-a suspension
abhor-to loath
abject-humiliating; miserable;
    contemptible
abjure-renounce
ablation-a surgical removal
ablution-purifying washing
abnegate-to refuse to accept
    the truth
aborigine-original; native
abrogate-abolish
abstemious-moderation in eating
    & drinking
abstruse-difficult to understand
accede-to agree
acclivity-upward slope
accolade-an honor given; praise
accord-to grant; allow
accost-to approach
accouter-to equip
accretion-a gradual increase
acedia-apathy; indifference
acerbic-harsh; bad tempered
acescent-going sour
aciniform-clustered
acme-summit
acolyte-helper; altar helper
acquiesce-to comply
acrid-caustic; bitter
acrimonious-caustic; bitter
acrimony-bitter expression
acronical-at sunset
acrostic-when words are made of
    letters of other words
actuate-put into action
acuity-sharpness; keenness
acumen-sharpness; smarts
acute-a sharp point; perceptive
adage-a proverb; a saying
adagio-slow
adamant-stubborn
adamantine-impenetrable
adduce-to use as proof; to
    bring out in an argument
ad hoc-for a special purpose
ad hominem-an appeal to
    emotions; personal

ambagious
adjudicate-to judge
adjunct-an addition; appendage
adjure-to plead; state an oath
adjuvant-a helper
admonish-to warn
adulate-to show devotion to
adulterine-contaminated
adumbrate-to outline; foreshadow
adventitious-accidental
advisedly-deliberately
aegis-protection
aerie-stronghold built up high
aesthete-person with love of
    the beauty in art and nature
affable-polite; friendly
affect-to produce a change
affine-relative by marriage
affinity-a relationship or
    connection
afflated-inspired
afflatus-an inspiration
afflux-that which flows
a fortiori-for a better reason
agglomeration-a heap or mass
aggrandize-to increase; to
    extend; to make appear
    greater
agnate-related by the male side
agnostic-one who believes God's
    existence can't be known
aiguille-pointed rock mass
akimbo-standing with hands on
    hips
alacrity-cheerful readiness
albescent-whitish
al fresco-out of doors
alible-nourishing
alienate-to turn away
aliform-wing shaped
aliment-food
allay-to lessen calm
allegory-symbolic treatment of
    a subject
alleviate-lessen; reduce
alliaceous-smelling of garlic
allusion-an indirect reference
alluvium-river flood plain
    sediment
almoner-dispenser of charity
alter ego- one's other persona;
    a close friend
altruism-concern for others
amalgamate-to mix
amanuensis-a scribe; secretary
amative-amorous
ambagious-roundabout; indirect

ambit
ambit-boundary; perimeter
ambivalence-conflicting feelings
ambulate-to move about
ameliorate-to become or make
    better
amenable-agreeable; submissive
amenity-pleasant feature or
    circumstance
amiable-friendly
amicable-friendly; agreeable
amity-friendship
amorphous-shapeless
ana-collection of anecdotes
anabasis-a military campaign
anabiosis-a resurrection
anachronism-something out of
    its time
analeptic-invigorating
analogue-something similar
analogy-similarity
anathema-a curse; an evil
anchorite-hermit
ancillary-auxiliary; extra
androgynous-being both male and
    female
androus-word part meaning male
anecdote-short humorous story
aneroid-without water
anfractuous-curvy
anhedonia-incapacity for
    happiness
animadversion-critical remark
animate-give life to; inspire
animism-belief that natural
    objects have souls
animosity-ill will
animus-a dislike
anneal-toughen
annotate-to add explanatory
    notes
annulate-ring shaped
anodyne-soothing; pain reliever
anomalous-irregular
anomaly-an irregularity; a
    deviation; an abnormality
anomie-situation where no
    social norms exist
ante-bellum-before a war
antecedent-that which precedes;
    previous
antediluvian-primitive
ante-jentacular-before breakfast
anthropocentric-seeing the
    universe from a human point
    of view

aquiline
    human traits onto non-human
    objects
antinomy-a conflict between
    principles or law and reason
antipathy-an aversion
antiphonal-responsive
antipodes-opposites
antiquarian-old; rare
antithesis-an opposite
antithetical-in opposition
apatetic-able to camouflage
    one's presence
apercu-a glimpse; a summary
aphorism-a short saying
    containing a truth
aplomb-poise; self-assurance
apocalypse-a revelation; a
    discovery; an ultimate
    calamity
apocryphal-fake
apopemptic-referring to a send
    off; a valedictory
apoplexy-a brain stroke
apogee-furthest point from the
    center of orbit
Apollonian-balanced
apologue-a moral fable
apoplexy-a stroke
apostasy-a desertion of one's
    principles or faith
apostate-one who leaves a cause
    or a church
apothegm-a short saying
    containing a truth
apotheosis-glorification to the
    point of godliness
appall-to dismay; intimidate
appanage-an inclusive right; a
    royal family gift
apparition-a ghostly figure
appease-soothe; make peaceful
appellation-name or title
appertain-to belong as a part
appetence-craving; appetite
appetitive-having a desire for
appose-to place nearby
apposite-well suited
apprise-to inform
approbate-to approve
appurtenance-an accessory
a priori-valid independent of
    observation; unsupported by
    fact; a given
apropos-appropriate
aquiline-beak-like; curved

ubi supra
ubi supra-in passage;
    previously referred to
ullage-leaked or evaporated
    booze; unfilled part of the
     bottle
ulotrichous-wooly-haired
Ulster-overcoat
ululant-crying; howling
ululate-to cry loudly; to howl
umbra-shade; shadow
umbrage-bad feelings; shadows;
    shade
umbriferous-shade making
unbridled-unrestrained
unciform-hooked
uncinate-hooked
unctuous-oily; greasy; insincere
undulate-to move in waves
ungual-of claw or hoof
unguent-salve
ungulate-hoofed
unmew-to set free
unmitigated-absolute; the real
    thing; harsh
untenable-not defendable
untoward-unfavorable;
    unfortunate
untrammeled-not restrained
upbraid-to scold
urbane-polite; refined
urticate-to sting with nettles
ustulate-blackened; burned
usufruct-use of another's
    property
usury-lending money at high
    interest rates
uxorial-pertaining to a wife
uxorious-excessively devoted to
    one's wife

V V V V V V
vacuous-empty; stupid; dull
vagary-wild; capricious
vainglorious-conceited; boastful
valediction-a good-bye
valetudinarian-an invalid;
    unhealthy person
vallation-ramparts of a fort
valorous-courageous
vanguard-front lines in an army
    or movement
vapid-dull; spiritless
variegated-multi-colored;
    varied in appearance
vassal-tenant in a feudal system
vatic-of a prophet

villiform
vaticinal-prophetic
vaunt-flaunt; boast
Veda-hindu scriptures
vehement-passionate
velleity-a longing without the
    action to satisfy it; weak
    volition
velutinous-soft; velvety
venal-bribeable; corruptible
venerated-honored
venery-pursuit of sexual
    gratification; a hunt; chase
venial-forgivable; minor
ventral-abdominal
ventricle-cavity
venue-a place of an event
veracious-truthful
veracity-truthfulness
verbiage-wordiness
verbose-wordy
verdant-lush with vegetation
verdure-freshness; greenness
verecund-bashful; shy
veridical-truthful
veriest-most; thoroughly
verisimilar-probably true
verisimilitude-probable truth
verism-realism in art
verity-truth
vermicular-wavy lined markings
vermiform-worm like
vernacular-native in origin;
    commonly used language
vernal-spring
verrucose-having warts
vertiginous-spinning; dizzy
vespers-evening; prayers
vespertine-in the evening
vestiary-pertaining to clothes
vestibular-vestibule like
vestige-a trace left behind
vestment-a coat; clothes
Vesuvian-volcanic
vex-to anger
vexillum-a carried flag or the
    carrier of a flag
viand-piece of food
viatic-pertaining to traveling
vicarious-acting as a substitute
vicissitude-a change;
    changeability
victual-food
vilify-to denounce
vilipend-to belittle
villatic-rural; on a farm
villiform-velvet-like

ternion
ternion-set of three
terricolous-on or in the ground
terse-concise
tertian-occurring every other
    day
tertiary-third
tertium quid-something in-
    between
tessellate-checkered
testate-having made a will
testudinal-tortise shell like
testudo-defensive roof
tetrad-set of four
Teutonic-of the Teutons or
    Germanic language
thanatopsis-view of death
thanatos-death instinct
thanatosis-deathlike state
thaumaturgist-miracle worker
theantropic-both human and
    divine
thearchy-the rule of a god
theca-a container; a case
theism-belief in a god
thenar-thumb part of the palm
theocracy-rule of god(s)
theocrasy-mixture of religious
    beliefs
theomania-delusion that oneself
    is God
theomorphic-resembling a god
theophany-an appearance of god
theriantropic-part god part man
thersitical-abusive
thew-muscle;strength
thewless-lazy
thrall-a prisoner; slave
thrasonical-boastful
threnody-funeral song
timocracy-government motivated
    by honor; system where
    political power is
    proportional to land owned
timorous-fearful; timid
tinct-to color
tincture-medicinal substance
tintinnabular-of bells
tirade-impassioned denunciation
tithe-tax; payment to a church
titular-in title only
toady-to flatter for favors
tocsin-an alarm
tome-large book; volume
tonsure-head shaving
toothsome-delicious; tasty

ubiquitous
    intoxicants
toponym-place name
torpid-slow; numb; withdrawn
torpor-slow state; dormancy
torporific-causing torpor
torrefy-to dry
torrid-hot
tortuous-twisty
tout-to push something on
    someone
trabeated-flat ceiling
tractable-manageable; docile
traduce-to slander
trammel-a restraint
tramontane-from over the
    mountains; foreign
transcend-to go beyond
transcendent-beyond actual
    experience
transgress-to go beyond
transilient-moving from one to
    another
transmogrify-transform
transmundane-extraordinary
transmute-to change in form
transvestism-dressing in
    clothes of the opposite sex
travail-painfully hard work
travesty-a negative imitation
travois-plains Indians'
    transport skid
tremulous-fearful; trembling
trenchant-sharp minded
trepidation-state of unrest
tribulation-difficult experience
trilemma-problem with 3
    solutions
triste-sad
trope-figure of speech; a
    fictitious phrase or story
truculent-mean; bullying;
    defiant
truncheon-a club
tuckle-curry favor
tumbrel-cart for manure
tumefaction-swelling
tumescent-swollen
tumid-swollen
tumulus-man made mound
turbid-dirty; unclear
turgent-swollen
turpitude-vileness; depravity
tutelage-instruction

U U U U U U
ubiquitous-existing everywhere

arabesque
arabesque-an ornament; a ballet
    pose on one leg
Arcadian-peaceful; rural
arcane-secret; difficult to
    understand
arch-mischievous; principal
archaic-out of date
archetype-a model or mold
archon-ancient Grecian judge
arcuate-curved like a bow
ardent-passionate
ardor-zeal; passion
arduous-difficult
argonaut-1848 gold seeker;
    traveler; adventurer
argosy-large ship; store house
argot-slang; jargon
arrears-in debt
arrogate-to claim without
    grounds
artful-skillful; tricky;
    artificial
artifice-trickery; mastery
artless-honest; innocent
ascendancy-controlling force
ascetic-austere; monastic
ascribe-to attribute
asperity-acrimony; harshness
asperse-to slander
aspersion-a criticism; a
    slanderous remark
assay-analyze chemically
asseverate-to declare; to state
    positively
assiduity-care; diligence
assiduous-tireless; diligent
assimilate-to absorb; include
assuage-lessen; mitigate
asunder-into separate parts
ataraxia-state of peace
atavistic-characteristic of an
    earlier form
atelier-studio; workroom
atone-to make amends
attaint-to deprive of rights;
    condemn
attenuate-to weaken
attrition-a wearing down
au courant-up to date
augment-to make greater
augur-predict by omen; a prophet
augury-an omen
august-noble
aura-a characteristic feeling
aural-of hearing

bavardage
    listening
auspice-patronage; helpful
    influence
auspicious-fortunate; favorable
autarchy-self government
auteur-author; originator maker
autochthon-aborigine
autocracy-dictatorship
auto-intoxication-poisoning
    from within
autonomy-independence
avail-useful
avant garde-the vanguard;
    leaders of a movement
avarice-greed
avatar-an incarnation; perfect
    example
aver-assert; declare
averse-reluctant
avidity-eagerness
avoirdupois-weight
avuncular-of an uncle
axiom-a truth
axiomatic-self-evident

B B B B B B
Babbit-a self satisfied,
    narrow- minded, conformist
    (I think he had some
    redeeming qualities)
baccate-berry like
bacchanalia-drunken revelries
badinage-banter
bagatelle-trifle
begrudge-resent
baksheesh-a tip; a bribe
baldric-sash; bandoleer
baleful-mean; menacing
banal-common; trite
bandy-to exchange words
bane-cause of harm
banter-teasing; witty
    conversation
bantling-troublesome child
barbican-defensive gate house
barmecidal-illusory
baroque-ornate 17Th C. European
    style
barratry-fraud; inciting law
    suits
basilic-royal
bastinado-a beating with a stick
batten-to grow fat through
    exploitation of others;
    feed gluttonously
bavardage-mindless chatter

Bayard
Bayard-a heroic horse
bedizen-to dress gaudily
Beelzebub-a devil; Satan's
    assistant
beguile-deceive
behoove-to be helped by
beldam-a hag
bel-esprit-gifted person
bellicose-warlike
bellwether-leader
belvedere-a room or place with
    a good view
bemused-confused; astonished;
    in deep thought
benefactor-one who gives aid
beneficent-kindly
benevolent-caring for others
benign-kind; harmless
benizen-a blessing
berate-to scold
berceuse-a lullaby
bereave-to deprive of joy
beseech-to plead
besmirch-to soil; defile
besot-to get drunk
bestead-to help
bestiary-collection of fables
bestride-to mount; straddle
bete noir-particular dislike
bethel-a hallowed place
bibelot-a trinket
bibulous-absorbent; inclined to
    drink
bide-to wait
bifurcate-to divide in two
    branches or parts
bijou-small and valuable item
bilious-irritable; peevish
billet-soldier's home; stick
billet-doux-a love letter
bimestrial-bimonthly
blandishment-flattery;
    enticement
blatant-noisy; offensively
    conspicuous
blazon-adorn; decorate
blithe-cheerful; carefree
bluster-boast
boarish-cruel
boggle-to alarm or freeze with
    fright
boite-nightclub
Bolshevik-radical socialist
bombastic-pretentious; inflated
bonhomie-good natured manner

calescent
    luxury; a jovial friend
boor-rude or unrefined person
boreal-northern
bouffant-puffed up
bourgeois-the middle class
bourn-boundary; destination
bovine-cow like; dull
bowdlerize-to remove
    obscenities or errors
brachylogy-a concise form
braggadocio-a braggart
bravado-forwardness; defiance
brevet-a partial promotion
brigand-thief
brindled-spotted and gray
bromide-a bore
brummagem-showy but worthless
buccal-of the mouth
bucolic-rural; pastoral
bugaboo-object of baseless
    terror
bullate-blistered surface;
    vaulted
bumptious-assertive
buncombe-an insincere speech
burgrave-head of a town or a
    castle
burke-to kill leaving no marks
bursar-treasurer

C C C C C C
cabal-a plot; plotters
cabala-a secret doctrine; occult
cabalistic-mystic; occult
cachet-distinguishing mark
cachexia-poor health
cachinnate-to laugh loudly
cachou-breath freshener
caco-word prefix meaning bad or
    poorly formed
cacophemism-a harsh word
    substituted for a mild one
cacophony-harsh sound
cadenza-the flourishing at the
    end of a musical piece
cadge-to beg
caducity-old age
caducous-that which will fall;
    transitory
caesura-a pause in verse
caisson-a diving bell; an
    ammunition truck
caitiff-despicable, base person
cajole-coax; flatter
calefacient-producing warmth
calescent-growing warm

succuba
succuba-a female demon who
    seduces men in their sleep
succuss-to shake
sudor-sweat
sudoriferous-sweating
sudorific-causing sweating
suggilate-to bruise
sullen-resentful; slow; gloomy
sully-to soil; stain
sumptuary-limiting spending or
    behavior
sundry-various; several
suo loco-at home; in one's
    rightful place
superable-surmountable
superannuated-retired due to age
superintend-supervise
supernumerary-in excess; extra
supersede-replace in authority;
     supplant
supercilious-disdainful
supererogate-to go beyond the
    call of duty
superficies-outer surface
superfluous-excessive; needless
supernal-exalted; divine
supervene-to follow as an
    addition; ensue
supine-lying on one's back
supplant-to replace
suppliant-pleading
supplicant-a humble seeker
supplicate-to humbly seek; to
    implore
supposition-an assumption
supposititious-fake;
    hypothetical
suppurate-to discharge
    something foul
surcease-end
surfeit-excess; overindulgence
surreptitious-secret
suspiration-a sigh
susurrant-whispering
suzerain-an act of
    colonialization; state
    control of another state
swain-a lover; a boy
swale-low land
sward-lawn
sybarite-a pleasure seeker as
    were the people of the old
    Greek city of Sybaris
sycophant-self serving flatterer
syllogism-deductive argument
sylph-graceful woman

ternary
sylvan-of the forest
symbiosis-interdependent
    relationship; close
    association
syndetic-bringing together
syndical-a radical political
    group
synecdoche-figure of speech
    where the general are
    referred to by the specific
    or visa versa
synergy-cooperative action
synoptic-of a summary

T T T T T T
tabescent-emaciated; thin
tacit-quiet; inferred; unsaid
taciturn-quiet; shy
talaria-winged feet
talisman-a charm
tarantella-fast Italian dance
tarantism-compulsion to dance
tarboosh-fez of red felt
tardigrade-slow paced
tarn-small mountain lake
tarry-loiter; linger
tautology-repetition
taxonomt-classification rules
tegument-a cover
telamon-a column carved like a
    figure
teleology-belief in a design in
    nature
tellurian-of the earth
temerarious-reckless
temerity-boldness; recklessness
temporal-of time; temporary
temporize-to evade; avoid
temulency-drunkenness
tenable-defendable
tenacious-stubborn; hard
    fighting
tendentious-having a tendency
tenebrous-gloomy; dark
tenet-doctrine; dogma
tensible-stretchable
tentation-making a succession
    of adjustments
tenuous-thin; insignificant;
    vulnerable
teratism-monster adoration
teratoid-resembling a monster
tergiversate-to evade; to
    change sides
termagant-a scolding woman
ternary-involving three

soliloquy
soliloquy-talking to oneself
solipsism-idea that the self is
    all important; egoism
solstitial- occurring on a
    solstice, 6-21 or 12-22
somatic-of the body cavity;
    physical
somnambulism-sleepwalking
somniferous-sleep inducing
somniloquy-a sleep talk
somnolent-sleepy
sonant-producing sound
soniferous-producing sound
sonorous-making full sound
sophism-senseless argument
sophistry-misleading but clever
    reasoning
sopor-sleep
soporific-sleep inducing
sotto voce-whisper
soubrette-lively woman; a maid
soupcon-a hint; a small amount
sovereign-ruler
spagyric-of alchemy
spate-food; a quantity; an
    outpouring
specie-coin money
specious-deceptively appealing;
    plausible
spectral-ghostly
sphygmus-a pulse
spicate-spiked
spicule-needle like
splenetic-irritable; spiteful
sponsion-a promise made on
    another's behalf
spoonerism-accidental
    transposing of sounds
spoor-animal tracks
sportive-playful
spruit-a small stream
spurious-false
squalid-degraded; dirty
squamous-scale covered
staid-proper; sober
stasis-stopped; still
static-at rest; motionless
steeve-to pack tightly; to
    point upward
stelliform-star shaped
stentorian-loud
sternutation-act of sneezing
sternutatory-sneeze inducing
stertorous-snoring
stevedore-dock worker
sthenic-strong

succor
stigma-mark of infamy; stain on
    one's reputation
stigmatize-to mar a reputation
stilliform-tear shaped
stilted-pompous
stirps-a line of ancestry
stochastic-conjectural
stoic-emotionally calm;
    impassionate
stolid-dull; impassive
strappado-punishment by tying
    to a rope and dropping
    almost to the ground
strata-layers
strepitous-loud; noisy
striated-striped; layered
stricture-criticism;
    constriction
strident-unpleasantly loud;
    angrily impassioned speech
stridor-harsh loud sound
stridulous-loud; strident
stringent-strict
struthious-ostrich like
stultify-to render useless
stumpage-the value of a
    selection of trees
stupe-hot compress
stupefacient-causing stupor
stupefaction-stupefied; drunk;
     dulled
stygian-gloomy; hellish
subaudition-reading between the
    lines
suberose-cork like
subjectivism-belief that one
    can only know what one can
    experience and feel
subjoin-append
subjugate-subdue; control
sublime-awe inspiring
suborn-to bribe
subreption-deception
subrogate-replace; substitute
sub rosa-in strict confidence
subsume-to bring under rule; to
     properly categorize
subterfuge-evasion
subulate-pointer shaped
subvene-to provide help
subversion-a concealed
    destruction of good things
succedaneum-a substitute
succinct-concise
succor-help; relief

Calbian
Calbian-like Shakespeare's
    beast in The Tempest, a man
    grown mean and angry
calcimine-whitewash
caliginous-dark; dim
callipygian-endowed with
    shapely buttocks
calumet-Indian peace pipe
calumniate-to slander
calumny-false charges
campanile-bell tower
campanulate-bell shaped
canaille-contemptuous name for
    the masses
canard-a lie; a hoax
candor-honesty; frankness
cangue-small pillory around the
    neck of a criminal
canicular-referring to the dog
    star (Sirius); or August's
    dog days
canon-a rule; a collection of
    church laws
canonize-deify; consecrate;
    include in the canon
canorous-melodious
cant-insincere talk; whining
cantabile-a flowing style for a
    song; song like
cantle-a nook; corner piece
canzonet-short happy song
capacious-spacious; roomy
capitulate-surrender
caprice-a whim; change of mind
capricious-whimsical
captation-attempt to acquire
    favor
captious-fault finding;
    intending to confuse
careen-sway side to side
carillon-set of bells
carp-to complain much
carpe diem-live for the moment
carte blanche-unlimited
    authority or freedom
caryatid-a column sculpted in
    the shape of a woman
caseous-cheese like
castigate-to correct; to
    criticize
casuistry-subtle reasoning
    resulting in minute
    distinctions; ethics
casure-cadence; rhythm
casus belli-war enducing event
catechize-teach by questioning

clarate
catachresis-misuse of words
catamite-boy in man/boy pair
categorical-without exception;
     absolute
caterwaul-to cry like a cat
catharsis-a purging
cathartic-serving to release
caudle-a warm drink for the sick
cavalier-haughty; carefree;
    unceremonious
caveat-a caution
cavil-to object for trivial
    reasons
celerity-speed; rapidity
cenotaph-monument for one
    buried elsewhere
censorious-critical;
    fault-finding
censure-adverse criticism
cerulean-sky blue; azure
chaff-to tease; refuse
chaos-total disorder or
    confusion
charientism-using graceful
    style or hidden insults
charlatan-pretender of knowledge
charnel-morgue
chary-wary
chaste-morally pure; virginal
chasten-to moderate conduct
chattel-personal property
    excluding land
chauvinist-blindly devoted
    patriot
cherub-chubby angel
chicanery-trickery
chimera-an imaginary monster
    idea or thought
chimerical-unreal; imaginary
choleric-irritable; bilious
churlish-ill bred; rude
cicatrix-a scar
cicurate-to tame
cineraceous-in ashes
cipher-zero; coded message; a
    nonentity
circadian-of a 1 day cycle
circuitous-roundabout
circumambiant-surrounding
circumambulate-to walk about
circumforaneous-going place to
    place
circumlocution-evasion in speech
circumspect-prudent
clandestine-secret
clarate-club shaped

clemency
clemency-mercy forgiveness; of
    mild temper
cliché-overused expression or
    thing
climacteric-crucial; a period
    of importance
clinquant-glittering; tinsel
cloy-satiate
coadjutor-an assistant
coalesce-to unite into one
coda-musical or literary end
codicil-a supplement
codify-to reduce to a code
coeval-peers; of the same period
coerce-to use force
cogent-convincing
cogitate-to think
    
cognate-related by birth
cognition-process of acquiring
    knowledge
cognizant-aware of
cohere-to stick together
cohesion-a sticking together
collation-collection; a light
    meal
colligate-group together
collocate-to place in proper
    order
colloquial-in ordinary speech;
    informal
colloquy-informal discussion
colorable-plausible
comestible-edible
commensal-eating together at
    the same table
commensurate-proportionate
commodious-spacious
communicable-can be communicated
compendious-short; brief
compendium-a summary
complaisant-agreeable
compliant-obliging; agreeable
complicity-participation;
    involvement
comport-to agree; behave; bring
    together; endure
compos mentis-of sound mind
compotation-act of drinking
    together
compunction-remorse
compunctious-causing remorse or
    regret
conative-embracing; active;
    striving
conciliate-to pacify; placate

contrition
concomitant-that which
    accompanies
concordance-state of agreement
concupiscence-lust
condign-appropriate; deserved
condole-sympathize
conduce-induce; contribute
confabulate-to converse
confrere-a colleague; fellow
    member
confiding-trustful
conflagration-a fire
conflate-to assemble; combine
    texts into one
confute-to prove false
cogener-one of the same kind
congeries-a collection or heap
congest-to fill to overflow
congruent-in agreement
congruous-in agreement
conjecture-an opinion, based on
    theory only
conjoin-unite
connate-congenital; from birth
connive-to pretend ignorance;
    aid secretly
connote-suggest as secondary
    meaning
consanguine-blood relation
consentaneous-in agreement
consonance-harmony; agreement
consternation-alarm; dismay;
    confusion
construe-interpret words
consuetude-a custom with the
    force of a law; habit
consummate-to complete
contemn-to hold in contempt
contemporize-to associate with
    something in a particular
    time
contentious-opposing;
    argumentative
contextual-depending on context
contiguous-next to
continence-chastity; self
    restraint
contingent-depending on a
    condition
contravene-contradict; violate;
    challenge
contretemps-an embarrassing
    occurrence; a mishap
contrite-feeling guilt
contrition-penitence; sorrow
    for one's actions

scholasticism
scholasticism-system of
    traditional teachings
scholium-explanatory note
Schopenhauerism-belief that
    desire is the root of
    society's problems
sciamachy-shadow boxing
scilicet-namely
scintilla-a tiny bit
scintillate-flash; sparkle
sciolism-shallow thinking;
    superficial knowledge
scion-a descendant; heir
scissile-divisible; easily cut
sclerous-hard; firm; bony
scrofulous-degenerate; corrupt
scruple-ethical objection
scullion-kitchen worker
scurrilous-abusive; vulgar
scutiform-shield shaped
secede-withdraw from an
    organization
sectarian-narrow minded;
    confined to one group
secular-non-religious
sedition-rebellion
sedulous-diligent
segue-proceed to next theme
sejant-sitting
seminal-yet to grow; in the
    seed state
semiotic-symptomatic
semper fidelis-always faithful
senescent-aging
seneschal-medieval steward
sententious-magisterial;
    containing maxims
sentient-feeling; thinking
sepia-dark brown
sepulcher-a grave; tomb
sequacious-following; in
    logical order; shadow like
sequester-to seclude; seize
seraglio-harem
seraph-a higher class angel
sere-dry
serein-heavy dew; light rain
serendipitous-discovered
    accidentally
seriatim-one after another
sericeous-silky
seriocomic-part serious; part
    comical
serous-watery
serpentine-winding; subtle
serriform-serrated

solicitous
serry-to crowd together
servile-slavish
sessile-attached
setaceous-bristled
shibboleth-that which
    identifies a group
shill-an accomplice; a decoy
shrive-confess; do penance
shoal-shallow place
shunt-to push out of the way
sialagogic-mouth watering
sibilant-hissing
sibylline-prophetic; mysterious
sic-thus; therefore
Siddur-Jewish prayer book
sidereal-of stars
sidle-to move sideways
silvan-of wood
Silvanus-Roman god of forests
silviculture-forestry
similitude-similarity
simony-profiting financially
    from religion
simulacrum-an image; a
    representation
sinecure-a high paying easy job
sine qua non-something special
sinistrous-doomed; unlucky
sino-word part meaning Chinese
sinuous-winding
sipid-tasty
Sisyphus-a man in hell, who
    repeatedly rools a stone up
    a hill only to have it roll
    back
sitomania-love of food
sitophobia-fear of food
skewbald-white & brown patched
    animal hide
skive-to cut into layers
slake-quench
slapdash-hasty
slattern-unkempt person
slovenly-unkempt
smug-self-righteous; contented
snide-contemptuous
sobriquet-nickname
soi-disant-self described
soiree-a party
sojourn-a temporary stay
solatium-compensation for a loss
solecism-bad manners; poor
    grammatical usage
solfatara-volcanic event
solicitous-eager; desirous;
    concerned

rigmarole
rigmarole-incoherent rambling
Rig Veda-verses from Hindu
    scriptures dating to 2000 BC
rime- frost; white
rimy- covered in frost
ringent- open; gaping
riparian- next to water
riposte- a quick reply; a
    retort
risible-ludicrous; laughable
risqué-indecent
ritardando-a slowing
rive-tear; split
riviere-necklace
roborant-invigorating; a tonic
rodomontade-boasting
rogatory-questioning;
    requesting information
rondure-a circle
roorback-politically damaging
    false news
roose-praise
Rosicrucian-person with occult
    power or religious knowledge
rostrum-stage; a speakers note
    stand
roulade-song of a single
    syllable as in la la la la
roundel-something rounded
roundelay-song with a repeated
    line
rubefacient-causing skin to
    redden
rubefaction-redness
rubescent-blushing
rubicund-reddish; ruddy
rubiginous-rust colored
rubric-title; rules
ruction-disturbance; a fight
    rudimentary-elementary
rueful-regretful; mournful
ruga-fold; ridge
rugate-wrinkled
rugose-wrinkled
rumc-mysterious; set down in an
    ancient alphabet
ruminant-cud chewing animal;
    meditative
ruminate-to think about; to
    ponder
rummer-a large drinking glass
rusticate-to spend time in the
    country; to make rustic

S S S S S S
sabulous-gritty; sandy

schematic
saccharin-artificially sweet
sacerdotal-priestly
sachem-Indian chief
sacrosanct-particularly sacred
sagacious-wise; shrewd; keen
sagacity-keenness; wisdom
sagittate-arowhead shaped
salacious-lustful
salient-prominent; conspicuous
sallow-sickly in color
salmagundi-a mixture
saltant-leaping; dancing
saltation-a dance
salubrious-healthy
salutary-healthy; wholesome
salutatory-welcoming
salvo-applause; 21 gun salute;
    reputation saver
samovar-copper tea kettle
sanative-healing
sanatory-healing
sanctify-make holy
sanctimony-hypocritical holiness
sanctum-secret or holy place
sangfroid-composure
sanguiferous-carrying blood
sanguinary-bloody
sanguine-cheerful; confident;
    ruddy
sans-without
sapid-flavorful
sapient-wise
saporous-flavorful
sapphism-lesbianism
sarcophagous-meat eating
sardonic-sarcastic; sneering
sartorial-of a tailor's work
    elegant
satrap-subordinate ruler
saturnalia-a December festival
    held in ancient Rome; any
    big party
saturnine-gloomy; depressed
satyr-half human half beast
savant-learned person
savoir faire-tact; self
    confidence
saxatile-living in the rocks
scabrous-rough; difficult;
    risqué
scansorial-adapted for climbing
scapegrace-unprincipled person
scatology- preoccupation with
     obscenity or feces
schematic-a diagram; a plan

contrived
contrived-forced; artificial
controvert-to dispute; deny;
    debate
contumacious-rebellious
contumely-an insult; a
    humiliation
conundrum-a puzzling situation;
    riddle
convivial-jovial
convoluted-twisted together
coopt-to take over; assimilate
copious-a lot of something
copse-coppice: a wooded thicket
coquette-a flirt
cordiform-heart shaped
Corinthian-man about town
cormorant-greedy person
cornucopia-abundant supply
corollary-consequence; a
    conclusion; a result
corporeal-of the body
corpulent-portly; large bodied
corroborate-to confirm; to make
    certain
corsair-pirate ship; pirate
cortege-procession
coruscate-to flash; gleam
cosset-to pamper; fondle
costive-slow; constipated
coterie-social group
coterminous-sharing a boarder
couloir-steep gorge on a
    mountain side
countenance-to favor; approve;
    to support
countermand-cancel; revoke
courtesan-prostitute
coven-an assembly; a group
covenant-agreement
Coventry-state of exclusion
covetous-desirous of
coy-pretending shyness or
    modesty; non-committal
coxcomb-a conceited man
coze-to chat
cozen-to cheat
crapulent-hung over from food
    or drink
crapulous-likes to eat & drink
    to excess
crass-unfeeling; tasteless;
    vulgar
crassitude-stupidity; crass
credence-faith; confidence
credendum-an idea requiring
    faith or belief

defamation
credo-statement of belief
credulity-believing too readily
credulous-ready to believe
crenate-notched
crenelated-having battlements
    or square molding
crepitate-to make a cracking
    sound
crepuscular-referring to dusk
    or twilight
crestfallen-dejected; depressed
cruxiate-cross shaped
cryptic-secret; hidden
cudgel-a club as a weapon
cuesta-a ridge, steep on one
    side only
cull-to pick the best from
culminate-reaching the goal
culpable-deserving blame
cupidity-desire; greed
curry-to seek favor
cursorial-adapted for running
cursory-casual; hastily done
cutaneous-of the skin
cynical-non-believing
cynosure-an attention getter; a
    guiding light; center of
    attraction

D D D D D D
dactylogram-fingerprint
daedal-skillful
dalliance-a waste of time; a
    flirtation
daunt-intimidate; discourage
dauntless-fearless; bold
dawdle-loiter; waste time
dearth-scarcity
debacle-a sudden ruin; collapse
debase-reduce to lower state
debauch-to seduce or corrupt
deciduous-having leaves which
    drop in winter
decimate-destroy a portion of,
    usually 1 in 10
declaim-to make a formal speech
declivity-down grade
decorous-proper
decorum-proper behavior
decrepitate-to make a cracking
    sound
decrepitude-state of collapse
decry-to direct fault to; speak
    badly of
defacto-in fact; in reality
defamation-dishonor; slander

defease
defease-undo; destroy
defeasible-can be terminated
defenestration-to throw out a
    window
deference-a submission
deferential-respectful
deflagrate-to burn
deify-to make into a god
deign-condescend
deject-to cause a loss of heart
    or spirit
dejeuner-breakfast
deleterious-unhealthy; harmful
deliquesce-melt away
delitescent-concealed; latent
delude-to deceive
demagogue-false leader of people
demarcate-to set limits or
    boundaries
demarche-plan of action;
    countermove
demean-humiliate
demesne-in use by the owner
demi-a prefix meaning half
demigod-one approaching the
    divine
demimonde-kept women; almost
    respectable
demirep-a disreputable woman
demiurge-diety who made
    material world
demotic-of the people
demulcent-soothing
demur-to object; to delay
demure-faining modesty; proper;
    modest; shy
denature-change the nature of
dendritic-branching
denigrate-defame
denizen-inhabitant
denote-to be a sign of
denouement-the unraveling of a
    plot; the outcome
denude-to strip
deportment-demeanor; behavior
depilate-to remove hair
deprecate-to disapprove of
depredate-to prey upon
depricative-acting to lessen
    the value of
depurate-to purify
depute-to assign or appoint
deracinate-to uproot
deraign-to contest a claim
de regle-according to the rule
dereliction-neglect of duty

dint
deride-to mock
de rigueur-strictly required
derisible-subject to ridicule
derision-ridicule
derisive-mocking
derivative-unoriginal
dernier-final; ultimate
dernier cri-latest fashion
derogatory-disapproving
descry-to detect; to discover
descant-discuss fully
desecrate-profane; violate the
    sanctity of
desiccate-to dry out
desiderate-to want
desideratum-a want
desinence-an ending
desist-to stop
despitous-contemptuous;
    malicious
despoil-plunder
despondent-depressed
despot-an absolute ruler
despumate-to skim off
desuetude-state of disuse
desultory-random; skipping from
    one to another
detritus-debris
de trop-unnecessary
deus a machina-a device for
    revealing a plot
devoir-civility
devolve-to delegate
dexterous-skillful
diabolical-devilish
diadem-crown
dialectic-art of debate
diaphanous-sheer; transparent
Diaspora-a state of exile; a
    scattering
diatribe-scolding
dint-means; effort
dichotomy-schism; division into
    two contradictory parts
dictum-a maxim; a pronouncement
didactic-overly inclined to
    lecture
didactics-art of teaching
diffident-shy
dilatory-slow; tardy
dilettante-a dabbler in the arts
diminution-a lessening
diminutive-small
din-noise
dint-force; an effort; exertion

ravening
ravening-voracious; seeking
    prey
rebarbative-unattractive;
    repellent
reboant-sounding loudly
rebus-pictures representing a
    phrase or word
recalcitrant-disobedient
recalcitrate-resist
recant-withdraw a statement
recapitulate-summarize
recidivism-returning to a
    former behavior; especially
    criminal
reciprocate-to give in return
reciprocity-a state of
    equality; equal transaction
recompense-to pay or reward for
    service
recondite-profound; difficult
    to understand; abstruse
recreant-cowardly; disloyal
recrimination-counter charge
recrudesce-to reactivate;
    reopen a wound
rectitude-moral correctness
recumbent-reclining
recuse-to reject as disqualified
recusant-stubborn; a non-
    conformist or dissenter
redact-edit
red herring-a diversion
redivivus-restored; reborn
redolent-fragrant; reminiscent
    of
redoubt-defensive fortification
redoubtable-fearsome; that
    which demands respect
redound-to have a result; recoil
redress-to remedy; compensate
redundant-unnecessary;
    unwanted; excessive
refection-refreshment
refectory-dining hall
refractory-obstinate
refulgent-radiant
refute-to disprove an argument
regale-to treat well; entertain
regalia-royal emblems
regelate-to freeze together
regicide-murder of king or queen
regnant populous-'the people
    rule'
regrate-resell at a profit
reify-to treat an abstraction
    as a real thing

rife
reliquary-place for relics
remand-to send back
remediable-repairable
remiped-big footed
remiss-negligent
remit-to send money
remonstrate-protest; show
remunerate-compensate; to pay
renascent-reborn
renunciate-to give up
reparation-compensation
repartee-clever reply
repast-meal
repine-to long for; fret
replete-filled up
replevin-recovery of lost goods
reprehend-to criticize
reproach-blame
reprobate-morally unprincipled
    person
reproof-criticism
repudiate-to ignore; reject
repugn-resist
requisite-necessary; important
requital-retaliation; reward
requite-to give in return
rescind-cancel
resipiscence-change of mind or
     heart
resolute-determined
respire-to breathe
respite-interval of relief
resplendent-brilliant
restive-impatient;
    unmanageable
retiary-netlike
reticent-quiet
reticular-netlike
reticulated-looking like mesh
    or netting
retinue-attendant; following
retrench-economize
retrorse-bent backward
revenant-a ghost; one who
    returns
revile-abuse verbally
rhabdomancy-a discovery by a
    divining rod
rhetoric-art of expressive
    speech; insincere speech
rhotomontade-bragging
ribald-of vulgar or lewd humor
rictus-a frozen smile; grimace
rident-cheerful
ridgeling-young colt
rife-abundant

provisional
provisional-temporary
proviso-a condition; a
    stipulation
proximo-next month
proxy-authorized agent
prurient-unsatisfied; lustful
pruritus-itching
psychopomp-a conductor of souls
    to the after world
ptisan-nourishing drink
puckish-mischievous
pudency-modesty
puerile-childish; foolish
puerperal-of childbirth
pugilism-boxing
pugnacious-quarrelsome
puissant-powerful
pulchritude-beauty
pulluate-to sprout; breed; teem
pulverulent-dusty; pertaining
    to dust or powder
punctilious-strict; formal
pundit-learned person
pungent-sharp; penetrating
punitive-referring to punishment
purfle-to decorate with a border
purgatory-place of temporary
    suffering
puritanical-prudish
purlieu-neighboring property;
    land along a border
purlin-horizontal roof support
purloin-to steal
purport-imply; to claim
pursuance-the following of a
    plan
pursuant-proceeding
pursy-out of shape; wealthy
purulent-oozing puss;
    suppurating
purview-view; range of activity
pusillanimous-cowardly
putative-reputed; known as
putrescent-rotten
Pygmalion-sculpter who fell in
    love with the statue he
    carved and prayed for it to
    come alive
pyretic-causing fever
pyriform-pear shaped
Pyrrhic victory-a victory at
    too great a loss

Q Q Q Q Q Q
quagmire-marsh; swamp
qualms-misgivings

ratiocinate
quay-dock
querimony-complaint
querline-of oak
querulous-complaining; whining
quiddity-essence; nicety
quidnunc-gossip monger
quid pro quo-one thing for
    another
quiescent-quiet
quietus-the end
quintain-moving target
quintessence-highest embodiment
    of something
quisquous-puzzling
quittance-the end of obligation
qui vie-to be watchful
quixotic-romantic;
    heroic;impractical
quoin-cornerstone
quoit- the shoes in a horseshoe
    game
quotidian-ordinary; daily
    

R R R R R R
Rabelaisian-of broad; lusty
    humor
rack-rent-exorbitant rent charge
raconteur-storyteller
raffish-untrustworthy
ragamuffin-one with ragged
    appearance
rail-denounce
raillery-teasing
raiment-clothes
raison d'être-reason for being
rakish-dashing; dissolute
ramiform-branched
ramify-to divide
ramose-branching
rampallion-scoundrel
rampant-unrestrained
rampart-defensive mound
rancor-hatred; resentment
rankle-to cause resentment
rapacious-greedy
rapine-plunder
rapport-a satisfying
    relationship
rapprochement-reconciliation
rarefy-to thin; to purify
rasorial-scratching ground for
    food, like chickens
rataplan-drum beating
ratiocinate-to reason out

dipsomania
dipsomania-a love of alcoholic
    drink
dirge-funeral song
disabuse-undeceive
disapprobation-disapproval
discalceate-barefooted
discompose-to upset the order of
disconcerted-confused
disconsolate-sad
discountenance-disapproval
discourse-conversation
discursive-rambling talk
disdain-scorn; contempt
disembosom-divulge a secret
disenfranchise-revoke rights or
    membership
dishabille-partly undressed
disingenuous-insincere;
    sophisticated ; worldly
dismal-dreary; depressing
disparage-to speak badly of
disparate-different; unlike
disposition-mental state of a
    person
disputatious-argumentative
disquisition-formal
    conversation; investigation
dissemble-conceal; pretend
disseminate-spread; scatter
dissilient-flying into separate
    parts
dissimulate-to disguise; pretend
dissolute-immoral; lustful
dissonant-inharmonious
distaff-a staff; female
distal-distant from an
    attachment point
distrait-absentminded
diurnal-daily
divagate-to wander
divaricate-to branch
diverse-several; various
divest-strip; deprive
divination-foreseeing the
    future through magic
dizen-to dress up
doctrinaire-unyielding; dogmatic
doctrine-ideas taught
doggerel-trivial; poor verse
dogma-principles prescribed by
    authorities
dolabriform-axe shaped
doldrums-listlessness; slack
    period
doleful-gloomy; sad
dolorous-sad; grieving

effluent
donjon-inner tower as a
    castle's stronghold
Doppelganger-a person's
    haunting counterpart
dotage-senility
doughty-courageous
dour-stern; sour; gloomy
doyen-senior member; dean
Draconian-severe
dray-a cart
droit-legal claim
droll-amusing; amusingly odd
dropsical-swollen; puffy
dross-refuse
dubious-questionable
ductile-malleable; compliant
duenna-chaperone
dulcet-harmonious
duplicity-deception
duress-compulsion; constraint
dyslexia-difficulty in reading
dyspnea-difficulty breathing
dyspeptic-suffering from
    indigestion; morbid; gloomy

E E E E E E
easement-a right to use someone
    else's land
ebullient-enthusiastic; excited
echelon-formation
echinate-spiny
echolalia-involuntary
    repetition of words spoken
    by others

É É É É É É
éclat-great performance or
    achievement

E E E E E E
eclectic-made up from many
    sources
ectomorph-tall; thin person
ecumenical-concerning the
    Christian church in general
edict-public announcement
edify-correct morally; instruct
educe-induce; elicit
effable-expressible
efface-erase; act humbly
effete-unproductive; without
    energy; self-indulgent
efficacious-effective
effigy-an image
effleurage-a caressing
effluent-flowing out; outflow

effluvium
effluvium-noxious smell
effulgent-brightly shining
effuse-to exude emotion
effusive-showing of much
    emotion; gushing
egalitarianism-belief in
    equality
Egeria-female advisor
ego-the conscious self
egregious-blatant; outrageous
elan-style; flair; ardor
elegy-funeral poem or song
elenchus-a refutation
elenge-dreary; tedious
elide-to omit a sound in the
    pronunciation of a word
elision-omission; language use
    where first sound is omitted
ellipsis-omission of text
eloign-to move away from
    something
eloquent-adept at communication
elucidate-to clarify
elutriate-to wash with water
elysian-paradisical; blissful
emaciated-thin
emblematic-representative;
    symbolic
embonpoint-stoutness
embower-to shelter with foliage
embroil-entangle
embryonic-undeveloped
emend-to correct
eminence grise-unofficial
    advisor
emolument-pay; salary; profit
emote-to fake emotion
empirical-knowledge from
    experience
emulate-to be guided by
    another's achievements
enamored-in love
enceinte-pregnant; a fort
enclave-area surrounded by
    foreign land
encomium-a eulogy; a praising
    speech
encumber-burden
endemic-characteristic of a
    place or population
endogamy-marrying within a
    social group
endue-endow
energumen-someone possessed; a
    fanatic
enervate-weaken

ereption
enfilade-a set for a massacre
enfranchise-to give rights to
engender-to cause; create
enigma-a mystery; puzzle
enjoin-to request passionately
enmity-hatred; dislike
ennui-boredom
enormity-hugeness
ensanguine-to stain with blood
ensconce-to secure; to hide
ensiform-sword shaped
ensorcell-to enchant ;to bewitch
ensue-follow
entelechy-a reality; state of
    fulfillment; urge for
    self-fulfillment
entente-a written understanding
    or the people involved
enthetic-from without
enthrall-to charm; to hold in
    attention; to enslave
entreat-plead
entre nous-between ourselves
ephemeral-short lived
epicene-of both sexes
Epicurean-pleasure loving
epigenous-surface growing
epigone-an imitator
epigram-a short witty saying
epinician-celebratory of victory
epiphany-a spiritual
    revelation; happening or
    experience
epiphytic-using a mechanical
    support
episodic-loosely connected
epistemology-study of the
    nature of knowledge
epistle-a set of written
    instructions
epistolary-of written letters
epithalamium-wedding song
epithet-a word or phrase
    describing a person
epitome-a summary;
    representative of a whole
epitomize-to summarize
eponymous-giving one's name to
    a place or thing
equable-tranquil; uniform
equanimity-composure
equivocal-uncertain
equivocate-to confuse; mislead
eremite-a hermit
ereptation-a creeping forward
ereption-a snatching way

portent
portent-a sign of things to come
portentous-ominous; large
posit-to state as fact;
    postulate
posthumous-after one's death
postiche-imitation; an
    inappropriate addition
potable-safe for drinking
potation-to drink
potentate-powerful person
potpourri-variety; medley
poultice-heated dressing
    applied to wounds
Poyphemus-Cyclops blinded by
    Odysseus in Greek myth
pragmatic-practical
prandial-of a meal
prate-to talk worthlessly; to
    ramble on verbally
prattle-babble; prate
precarious-chancy; unstable
precatory-asking for relief
precept-a rule
precipitate- to make happen
preclude-prevent; shut out
precocious-above average in
    early development
predicate-affirm; assert
predicatory-pertaining to
    preaching
predilection-a personal
    preference
preponderance-superiority in
    number or any comparison
preponderate-surpass in weight
    or power
prepossessing-impressing
    favorably
prerogative-privilege; right
presage-an omen; a warning;
    foretelling
prescience-foreknowledge
prescind-to remove; to detach
    oneself; to consider
    individually
preternatural-unnatural
pretext-an excuse
prevaricate-to act or talk
    evasively
Priapism-persistent penile
    erection-from Greek Priapus
prima facie-at first glance
primogeniture-seniority by birth
primordial-primitive; original
prismatic-many colored
pristine-original; pure

provincial
privation-deprivation
privy-secret; hidden; private
probity-honesty
pro bono publico-for the good
    of the people
procacity-impudence
proceleusmatic-inspiring
procellous-inspiring; stormy
procerity-height
proclivity-natural tendency
Procrustean-producing
    conformity by violence
procumbent-face down; prone
prodigal-wasteful; extravagant
prodigious-large; extensive
proffer-present for approval;
    offer
profligate-immoral; dissolute
pro forma-as a matter of form
progenitor-ancestor
prognosticate-predict
proletariat-the poorest working
    class
proliferate-to grow
prolific-productive
prolix-prolonged unduly; wordy
promiscuous-unrestrained
promontory-high peak over water
    or land
promulgate-to make public
propensity-natural inclination
prophylactic-a preventative
propinquity-nearness
propitiate-appease; to bring
    together
propitious-favorable
propound-present for
    discussion
prorogue-to stop an official
    meeting; to defer
prosaic-commonplace
proscenium-part of stage in
    front of the curtain
proscribe-denounce; banish
proselyte-a convert
prosody-a study or system of
    verse structure
protean-changing; variable
pro tem-temporary
prototype-an original model
provenance-place of origin
proverbial-well known; example
providence-benevolent or divine
    guidance
provident-insightful
provincial-unsophisticated

peremptory
peremptory-stubborn; dictatorial
perennial-long lasting
perfervid-eager; impassioned
perfidy-dishonesty
perforce-of necessity; by force
perfunctory-off handed;
    uninterested; superficial
peripatetic-moving from place
    to place
periphrasis-use of long phrases
periphrastic-speaking in a
    round about way
permutation-alteration
pernicious-evil
pernoctation-spending the night
perorate-to make or conclude a
     speech
perquisite-gain beyond salary
persiflage-banter; small talk;
    teasing or joking
perspicacious-thorough;
    intelligent
perspicuous-easily understood
pertinacious-stubborn
peruse-read carefully
pervade-to spread throughout
pestiferous-troublesome
petulant-exhibiting petty
    anger; impatient
phalanx-closely massed group
    of people
phantasm-something imagined
pharisaic-strict adherence to
    ceremony; hypocritical
philander-to trifle with love
philanthropist-doer of good
philately-stamp collecting
philippic-denunciation;
    invective
philistine-uncultured person
philogeny-love of women
philology-study of writings
phlegmatic-slow; apathetic; calm
phobia-fear
phrenetic-frantic
phylum-division within a larger
    group
physiognomy-a face
picaresque-pertaining to rogues
     in literature
picaroon-thief
picayune-of little value; petty
piebald-patchy colored
pied-multicolored
pileous-hairy
pilferous-hairy

portend
pillory-to scorn publicly
pinion-to restrain a bird's
    wings or a man's arms
piquant-tart; sharp; interesting
pique-resentment; irritation
piscatorial-of fish or fishing
piscine-of fish
pithy-concise; vigorous
pixilated-eccentric; mentally
    unbalanced
placate-to calm
placatory-calming
plaintive-mournful
plangent-beating; resounding
platitude-trite remark;
    dullness
plaudit-applause
plebeian-pertaining to the
    common people; common
plebiscite-a direct vote; will
    of the people
plenary-complete; full
plenilunary-of the full moon
plenipotentiary-empowered
    person; empowered
plenitude-fullness
pleonasm-wordy discourse
plethora-excess
plexus-a network
plicate-pleated
pluck-courage
plunderbund-exploitation of the
     public by special interests
plutocracy-government by the
    wealthy
pluvial-pertaining to rain
pluvious-rainy
ply-practice diligently
pococurante-uninterested
    person; indifferent
poignant-evoking emotions
polemic-an attack on a position
     or doctrine
politic-prudent; expedient
polity-a form of government
poltroon-coward
poly-prefix meaning many
polyglot-consisting of many
    languages spoken
pompous-self important
ponderous-heavy; slow
poniard-knife
pontificate-to speak with self
     importance
portcullis-sliding gate or panel
portend-to tell the future

ergo
ergo-therefore
eristic-controversial
erogenous-causing sexual desire
erose-having an uneven edge
ersatz-substitute
eruct-to burp
erudite-learned
erumpent-tending to burst forth
escadrille-an airplane squadron
escalade-assault on a wall
eschar-a scab
escheat-the passage of property
    to the state in the
    absence of claimants
eschew-avoid; shun
esculent-edible
escutcheon-shield bearing arms;
    a ships stern plate
esoteric-known to a few;
    difficult to understand
especial-special; exceptional
espiegle-playful
esplanade-public park
espouse-adopt a cause
esprit de corps-comradeship
espy-to spy; glimpse
esthesia-capacity for
    sensitivity
estival-of summer
estivate-to spend the summer
estranged-separated
esurient-greedy; hungry
et al-and others; elsewhere
etesian-yearly
ethereal-airy; tenuous
ethnocentrism-belief in
    cultural superiority
etiolate-to become pale in the
    absence of light
ethnology-study of human groups
    and cultures
et hos-distinguishing
    characteristics of a group
etude-music for practice
eu-prefix meaning good
eudemon-a good demon
eudemonia-happiness
eudemonic-causing happiness
eugenics-selective breeding
    eulogy-praising speech
eupepsia-good digestion
euphemism-a more pleasant term
    substituted for another
euphony-pleasant sound
euphuistic-of an ornate writing
    style

expurgate
euthenics-attempts to improve
    life's conditions
euthymy-cheerfulness
evanesce-to disappear gradually
evince-prove; show
evincive-indicative
exacerbate-to worsen
exacting-demanding
excoriate-to denounce; flay
excreate-to spit out
excrescence-abnormal growth
exculpate-to remove guilt or
    blame
excursive-rambling
execrable-detestable
execrate-to hate; to abhor
exegesis-an interpretation
exempli gratia-for example
exfoliate-to flake off
exhort-to caution
exigeant-over demanding
exigent-urgent; demanding
exiguous-small
existentialism-a body of
    thought based on man's
    isolation in an
    indifferent world
exogamy-marriage outside one's
    social group
exogenous-originating outside
exonerate-remove blame
exorable-easily persuaded
exordium-an introduction; a
    beginning
exoteric-commonly known
ex parte-a 1 sided point of view
expatiate-to speak at length
expatriate-one living abroad
expectorate-to spit
expedient-suitable; practical
expedite-to hasten
expeditious-quick; efficient
expiate-to make amends
expletive-profane oath
explicable-explainable
expository-serving to explain
expostulate-to dissuade


expotiate-to speak to write at
    length

E E E E E E
expound-to explain at length
expunge-to erase; obliterate
expurgate-to clean; censor

extant
extant-in existence
extemporaneous-unplanned; for
    the occasion
extenuate-to mitigate
extirpate-destroy completely
extol-to praise
extraneous-external; foreign
extrapolate-to project
extravagate-to roam
extricate-set free
extrinsic-not essential;
    external
eyre-travels in a circuit
eyrie-aerie; a fort; a
    stronghold

F F F F F F
facetious-humorous and flippant
facies-appearance
facile-easily accomplished
facinorous-evil
factious-taking sides; seditious
factitious-produced artificially
factotum-a handyman
facultative-optional; of
    permission; non distinctive
fain-gladly
falcate-curved
falchion-curved sword
falciform-curved
falderol-nonsense
fallacious-fake; misleading
fallal-showy clothing
fallible-error prone
fallow-unseeded
falstaffian-like Shakespear's
    unscrupulous, jovial knight
famulus-an attendant
fancier-animal breeder
fanfaron-a braggart; fanfare
fantoecini-puppet show
farrago-a mixture
farrand-beautiful; an
    appearance of any kind
fascicle-a small bundle
fastidious-hard to please
fastigiate-pointed
fatuity-stupidity
fatuous-silly; inane; stupid
faute de mieux-for lack of
    something better
faux pas-an error
favonian-favorable; mild
fawn-grovel
fealty-fidelity; loyalty

fletch
    an order
feasible-possible; practical
febriferous-causing a fever
febrifuge-reducing a fever;
    cool drink
febrile-feverish
feckless-helpless; worthless
feculent-dirty
fecund-fertile
feign-to fake; pretend
feint-to trick; deceive
felicific-causing happiness
felicitate-congratulate
felicitous-appropriate
felicity-happiness
fell-dangerous; cruel
felliciate-congratulate
felloe-rim of a wheel
felo de se-a suicide
fen-marsh; lowland
fenestra-a window
feracious-fruitful
feracity-fruitfulness
feral-wild
fere-companion
feretory-portable shrine
ferial-on a holiday
ferment-agitation
fervent-ardent; hot
fervid-fervent; passionate
fervor-intensity; passion
festoon-string of ornaments
fete-honor at a festival
fetial-pertaining to
    negotiations
fetid-stinky
fetish-object with magical
    powers or of blind devotion
fetor-a bad smell
fettle-situation; condition
fiat-command
fiduciary-a trustee
filch-to steal
filial-pertaining to a child
fillip-to flick with finger
finical-fussy; finicky
firmament-the heavens; sky
firth-coastal indentation
flabellum-a fan
flaccid-limp
flagitious-evil; infamous
flagrant-notorious
flatulent-gassy; pretentious
flavescent-yellowing
flense-to skin a whale
fletch-feathers on an arrow

parallax
parallax-the apparent movement
    of an object as the
    observer moves
paralogism-a piece of poor
    reasoning
paramour-illicit lover
paranormal-beyond normal
    experience
paranymph-wedding attendant;
    an advocate
parapet-low wall at roof edge
    or balcony
paraphernalia-equipment
paraphrase-to repeat in other
    words
parcenary-co-heirship
parcener-co-heir
paregoric-soothing medicine
pariah-hated person; outcast
parisology-intentional ambiguity
parlay-to reinvest ones winnings
parley-a conference between
    enemies
parlous-dangerous; shrewd;
    excessively
parochial-of a parish or
    district
parochialism-narrow- mindedness
parol-oral
paronomasia-pun making
paronymous-having the same word
    stem
paroxysm-sudden outburst
parricide-murder of one's own
     father
parry-avoid; evade
parsec-3.26 light years
parsimonious-stingy; thrifty
parterre-section in a theater;
    flower bed design
parturition-childbirth
parure-jewels
parvenu-one who has risen above
    his class or
    qualifications; upstart
parvis-church porch
pasha-a person's title placed
     after the name
pasquil-public political
    criticism
pasquinade-political criticism
passible-emotional
passus-section of a story;
    canto; a chapter
pastiche-imitation of a style

peregrine
    charm
patent-evident
pathological-diseased;
    disordered
pathos-power to arouse pity;
    suffering; tenderness; pity
patois-local dialect
patrician-aristocratic
patrimony-inherited property
    from father
patronize-to support; to act
    superior towards
patronymic-a name from an
    ancestral father, eg. Johnson
patulous-open; gaping
paucity-scarcity
pavid-timid
pavis-body sized shield
peart-lively;cheerful;pert
peccable-capable of sin
peccadillo-a little sin
peccant-sinful
Pecksniffian-hypocritically
    principled, from Dickens
pectinate-comblike
peculate-to steal public money;
    embezzle
peculium-private property
pecuniary-of money
pedagogic-learned; formal;
    dogmatic
pedagogue-a teacher; a
    dogmatist
pedagogy-instruction
pedantic-overly academic
pederast-boy lover; gay male
pejorative-depreciative
pelage-hair
pelagic-of the ocean
pell-mell-without order
pellucid-translucent; clear
penance-self imposed
    punishment
penchant-a natural liking or
    ability
penitent-sorry; contrite
pennate-winged
pensile-hanging
pensive-sadly thoughtful
penultimate-next to last
penumbra-edge of shadow
penurious-stingy
penury-a state of poverty
perdition-hell; ruin
peregrinate-travel
peregrine-foreign; wandering

orthodoxy
orthodoxy-traditional belief or
    practice
orthogenesis-societal
    development
orthographer-good speller
oscillate-waver; vibrate
oscitant-open; yawning; sleepy
osculant-united by
    commonalties; joined
oscular-referring to the mouth
osculate-to hug or kiss
osmosis-the passing through a
     membrane
osseous-bone like
ossify-to harden; to become
    bone
ostensible-apparent; seeming
ostentatious-showy
ostracize-banish; exclude
otiose-leisurely; serving no
    purpose; ineffective
overweening-conceited; arrogant
oviparous-egg laying
oxymoron-contradiction in terms

P P P P P P
pabble-to make a sound like
    boiling water
pabulum-food
pacificate-to calm; to pacify
paction-make an agreement
paean-song of joy
paedevtics-science of education
pagled-pregnant
paillase-straw filled mattress
pair-royal-set of three
paladin-heroic companion
palaeartic-belonging to the
    northern region of the
    eastern hemisphere
palanquin-box on poles carried
    by servants
palatable-agreeable
palaver-talk between a traveler
    & natives
paleolithic-early stone age
palestra-public gym
paletot-coat
palimpsest-parchment erased and
    used again
palindrome-letters which read
    the same backward & forward
palisade-defensive fence
pall-to loose effectiveness;
    become tiresome

paralipsis
    knowledge
palladium-that which provides
     safety
palliate-mitigate; weaken
pallid-pale
pallor-paleness
palmy-prosperous
palpable-easily understood;
    obvious
palpate-examine by touch
palter-to act insincerely
paltry-insignificant; trifling
pan-word prefix meaning all
panacea-cure all
panache-flair
pandect-complete code of laws;
    comprehensive book
pandemic-effecting a whole
    population; widespread
pandiculation-stretching and
    yawning
pander-to cater to the desires
    of others; a link; a go
    between
pandour-ruthless soldier
pandy-punishment by hitting of
    the hand
panegyric-formal praise
panjandrum-mock title
pannier-saddle bag
panoply-a complete array
pansophy-universal knowledge
pantagruelian-of satire
pantheism-belief that the
    universe itself is god
Pantheon-temple; public
    building housing memorials
    of the illustrious dead
papist-member of the Catholic
    church
parabiosis-joining by mixing
    blood
parable-a story with a moral;
    an allegory
paraclete-a helper; advocate
paradigm-example; model
    paradisiacal-like paradise
paradox-a contradicting yet
    true notion
paradromic-on a parallel course
paragon-model of perfection
paralipsis-the suggestion of
    further examples - "not to
     mention"

flexuous
flexuous-bent; curvy
flocculent-flaky; woolly
florid-reddish; colorful
flounder-act or move clumsily
flout-mock; reject
fluctuant-varying
fluvial-pertaining to a river
foible-a weakness
foison-abundance
foist-to deceitfully transfer
    to another
foment-to instigate
fontal-being the source of
    something
foozle-to bungle
foppish-vain; pre-occupied with
    appearance
foray-plunder; pillage
forbearance-patience
fordo-destroy; kill
forensic-suitable for debate
formicary-ants' home
formicate-to swarm
fortissimo-loudly
fortitude-moral strength;
    courage
fortnight-2 week period
fortuitous-accidental
foudroyant-dazzling
founder-go lame;to be disabled
fracas-disturbance
fractious-unruly; peevish
frangible-fragile
fraught-filled
fray-fight; brawl
frenetic-frantic
freshet-a sudden flood
frippery-ostentation; show
frisson-exciting moment
froward-unmanageable
fructiferous-fruitful
fructify-to bear fruit
fruition-fulfillment
frustrum-topless cone
fruticose-shrub like
fugacious-short-lived
fulgent-bright
fulgurate-to flash
fuliginous-sooty; smoky
fulminate-explode; denounce
fulmination-denunciation
fulsome-excessive; rude
fungible-interchangeable
fungo-batter throws ball up and
    hits it with bat
funicular-pertaining to rope

gleet
furbelow-showy trimming
furcate-forked
furtive-secret; shy
fuscous-dark; brown-gray
fusiform-spindle like
fusillade-massive discharge
    usually of guns
fustian-pompous speech
fustigate-to beat with a stick

G G G G G G
gabion-earth filled cylinder
    for foundation
gainsay-to deny
Galatea-stone statue of a woman
    turned to flesh by the love
    of her sculptor
galeiform-helmet like
galimatias-nonsense talk
gallimaufry-a hodgepodge
gambit-opening move in chess
    sacrificing the piece
gambol-to frolic
gamut-entire range
garish-gaudy
garner-to store; save
garrote-death by strangulation
garrulous-talkative
gasconade-boasting
gauche-tactless; uncouth
gaucherie-tactlessness
gaunt-thin; emaciated
gelid-frozen
geminate-paired up
generic-common; all alike
genre-style; kind
genuflect-kneel in reverence
gerent-ruler; manager
germane-pertinent
gerrymander-to alter political
     boundaries to benefit a
    party
gestalt-a configuration greater
    than its parts
gesticulate-to make motions in
    aid of speech
gibbous-rounded out on both
    sides
gillie-a hunter's servant
glabrous-smooth
glacial-very slow moving
glair-viscous liquid; egg
glaucous-blue-green
glean-gather what's left
glebe-land or a field; dirt
gleet-gonorrhea; pus

glenoid
glenoid-mildly cupped
glib-easy in manner
gloaming-dusk
glossal-of the tongue
glower-to stare angrily
glut-over supply
gnome-an aphorism
gnostic-pertaining to spiritual
    knowledge
golem-automaton; figure brought
    to life
gonfalon-flag; banner
gorget-neck covering
Gorgon-Medusa and her 2
    sisters, with a gaze which
    turns one to stone;
    repulsive woman
gossoon-male servant
gracile-graceful; slender
gradin-tiered seats or steps as
    in a theater
grallatorial-having long legs
    like a wading bird
gralloch-to gut a deer
grandiloquent-pompous
gratis-for free
gratuitous-unwarranted; given
    freely
gree-excellence; victory; good
    will or a prize for such
gregarious-sociable
gressorial-adapted for valley
    living or walking
grievous-causing sorrow;
    obvious; serious
grifter-one making money
    illegally; sideshow manager
griseous-gray
grog-an alcoholic drink
grotto-a cave
grouse-to complain
grundyism-prudishness
guerdon-a reward
guidon-flag carried as a guide
guile-treachery; craftiness
gurgitation-motion up & down
gymnosperm-plants with exposed
    seeds
gynarchy-government of females
gynecocracy-government of
    females
gynephobia-fear of women

H H H H H H
habiliments-clothes

heraldry
    relief
hackamore-horse halter
hackles-erectile hairs or
    feathers
hackneyed-made common
haft-sword handle
hagiocracy-government of holy
    rulers
hagiography-flattering biography
hagridden-tormented by fears or
     by a witch
hakim-a wise man; a ruler
halcyon-calm; peaceful
hale-healthy
halidom-holy place
halitosis-bad breath
halitus-the breath
hapless-unlucky
haploid-simple; single
harangue-noisy speech
harbinger-forerunner
harlequin-a play's comic
    character in tights and mask
Harpy-a mythical hungry monster
harridan-mean woman
harry-torment
haslet-giblets
hassock-kneeling cushion
hauberk-chain mail coat
haughty-arrogant; self-centered
hauteur-arrogant behavior
havage-lineage
hawser-boat mooring line
hebdomad-seven; a week
hebdomadal-weekly
hebetate-to make dull
hebetic-in puberty
hebetate-to become stupid or
    lazy
hebetude-lethargic state
hecatomb-public sacrifice or
    any slaughter
hedonism-belief that pleasure
    is life's goal
Hegelianism-statistical
    treatment of human experience
hegemony-leadership; dominance
hegira-flight
heinous-odious; offensive
heliotropic-twards the sun
Hellenist-one interested in
    Greek culture
helot-a slave; a serf
hematic-referring to blood
herald-forerunner
heraldry-armor insignia

obloquy
obloquy-wide censure; slander;
    disgrace
obscurant-that which hides truth
obsecrate-to entreat; supplicate
obsequious-servile; fawning
obsequy-funeral rite
obsidian-volcanic glass
obstipant-causing stubbornness
obstreperous-noisy; unruly
obstrude-push out
obtest-call as a witness;
    implore; protest
obtrude-to push out
obtund-dull
obturate-to stop up; close
obtus-blunt
obtuse-stupid; between 90 and
    180 degrees of angle;
    difficult
obverse-front side
obvert-to turn toward
obviate-prevent; make
    unnecessary
obvolute-turned inward
occipital-of the back of the
    head
occidental-pertaining to the
    west
occlude-to close
occultation-disappearance
ocellated-having eye shaped
    spots
ocher-pale yellow to orange;
    money or gold
ochlocracy-mob rule
ochlophobia-fear of crowds
ocreate-sheathed
octamerous-having eight parts
od-hypothetical force
odalisque-female harem slave
oddment-something odd
odious-hateful; disgusting
odium-hatred; repugnance
odoriferous-to have an odor
odorous-to have an odor
oeillade-flirtatious glance
oenomel-combination of strength
    and sweetness
oeuvre-sum of a person's work
offal-animal guts; waste
officious-too eager to help;
    meddlesome
offing-place out from shore;
    inevitable
oleaginous-oily

orotund
    smell
oligarchy-government by the few
oligophagous-eating of a
    limited diet
oligophrenia-feeble mindedness
olivacious-olive green in color
olla porida-an assortment
omnia vincit amor-love conquers
    all
omnifarious-of all kinds forms
omnipotent-all powerful
omniscience-having knowledge of
    everything
omnium gatherum-mixed collection
omniverous-eating of both plant
    and animal food
omophagia-eating of raw food
omphalos-center; in Greek myth,
    a stone in a temple as the
    center of the universe
onanism-masturbation; withdrawal
oncology-study of tumors
oneirocriticism-dream
    interpretation
onerous-oppressive; burdensome
oniomania-urge to buy
onomatopoeia-to name something
    after the sound it produces
ontology-study of being
onus-a burden
onus probandi-burden of proof
opalescent-iridescent
ophidian-referring to snakes
opiate-deadener of pain
opismath-one who begins to
    learn late in life
oppidan-pertaining to a town a
    townsman
oppilate-a stop or plug up
opprobrious-disgraceful;
    infamous
opprobrium-disgrace
oppugn-criticise; assail; to
    dispute
oppugnant-opposing
opulent-rich; exuding wealth
opuscule-a short piece of
    literature or music
oracle-authoritative speaker;
    one speaking for a deity
orbicular-round
ordnance-ammunition and weapons
ordure-excrement
orison-a prayer
orotund-round; resonant;
    inflated speech

nepheligenous
nepheligenous-smoke producing
nepotation-extravagance
nepotism-giving favor to family
nescience-ignorance;
    agnosticism
ness-promontory
Nestor-wisest of Greeks in
    Trojan War
nether-below ground; lower
nettle-to irritate
neurasthenic-lack of memory or
     energy
neve-field of snow
nexus-link; connection
nicety-distinction; subtlety
niche-unoccupied small place
nictitate-to wink
niddering-a coward
nidificate-to build a nest
nidus-a nest; cavity
niggle-to work ineffectively;
    to carp
nigh-almost
nigressent-black
nihil-nothing
nihilism-disbelief in god;
    purpose; fate
nimbus-cloud around a deity or
    person
nimiety-an excess
nirvana-a peaceful condition
nisus-effort; impulse
Noachian-from the past; old
noblesse oblige-goodness due
    from superiors
nocent-harmful
nocturnal-at night; of night
nocuous-harmful
noddle-the head
nodous-knot filled
nodus-complicated situation
noesis-the thinking process
noetic-of the mind; intellect
noisome-offensive
nolens volens-willy-nilly
nomadic-wandering
nomenclature-terminology
nomism-religous conduct
nomology-study of laws
nonage-period of immaturity
nonce-an occasion
nonchalance-indifference
nonfeasance-unfilled promise
non grata-unapproved
nonpareil-unequaled
nonparous-childless

obliquity
nonplus-to perplex; confuse
non possumus-impossible
nonsectarian-having no
    religious direction
non sequitur-an illogical
    conclusion
northing-a distance due north
nosce te ipsum-know yourself
nosegay-fragrant bouquet
nostomania-homesickness;
    nostalgia
nostrum-quack medicine
noxious-harmful
noyade-mass execution by
    drowning
nuance-slight difference
nubbin-small piece
nubile-single; young; beautiful
nucha-nape of the neck
nugatory-worthless; vain
nullibrety-being nowhere
nullifidian-one with no beliefs
nullipara-childless woman
numen-creative energy; spirit;
     animist's spirit in
    natural objects
numinous-spiritually heightened
numismatic-associated with
    coins; monetary
nummamorous-money loving
nummary-coin money
nuncia-pope's representatives
nuncupative-oral
nuptial-of marriage
nyctalopia-nightblindness
nymph-mythical nature spirit;
    beautiful woman
nympholept-one with
    unattainable goals; one
    influenced by nymphs

O O O O O O
obdurate-stubborn
obeisance-gesture of respect
obelisk-tall tapering column
    topped by a pyramid
obelus-correction mark
obfuscate-to confuse
objectify-to explain in terms
    outside human feeling
objurgate-denounce; scold
oblate-flattened at the poles
oblation-pious donation
oblique-diverging; perverse
obliquity-perversity

hermaphrodite
hermaphrodite-one with both
    male and female sexual
    characteristics
hermetic-mysterious; sealed
Hesperian-western
Hesperus-evening star, seen in
     the west; at evening
hetaera-a female lover
heterodox-against accepted ideas
heterogeneous-made up of
    different parts
heterogenous-of another origin
heteronomous-under outside
    control
heteronomy-condition of being
    ruled by another
heuristic-of a teaching method
    promoting discovery
hiatus-a break or gap
hibernal-of winter
hie-to go quickly; to hasten
hircine-lewd; goatish
hirsute-hairy
hispid-stiff haired
histrionic-theatrical
histrionics-theatrical behavior
Hobbism-the individual should
    submit to the greater good
hoi polloi-the common folk
holism-belief that a whole is
    more that the sum of its
    parts
homage-respect; tribute
homiletic-tedious; moralizing
homily-a sermon; warning
homologous-having the same
    relation or structure
homology-an affinity; similarity
homunculus-a small man
horary-hourly
horology-clock making
horrent-standing on end
horripilation-goose flesh from
    fear
hortative-pleading; exhorting;
     warning
hosanna-a loud praise,
    originally of God
houri-beautiful virgins in
    Paradise according to
    Muslim belief
Houyhnhnm-intelligent horses
    ruling dumb people in
    Swift's Gulliver's Travels
hoyden-boisterous, spirited girl
hubris-arrogance; insolence

immiscible
Hudibrastic-swarthy; sexy;
    burlesque
hymeneal-of marriage
hyper-word part meaning over
hyperbole-exaggeration
hyperborean-located north
hypo-word part meaning under
hypocoristic-euphemistic;
    endearing
hypocritical-deceiving;
    feigning virtue
hypogeal-underground
hypostasis-the foundation; the
    essential part

I I I I I I
Iagoial-judicial; imperial
iatric-medical
Icarian-like Icarus, whose wax
    wings melted when he flew
    too close to the sun
ichnography-drawing of ground
    plans; map
ichor-blood of gods
ichthyic-of fish; fishy
iconic-traditional; recognizable
iconoclast-one who breaks or
    opposes tradition
id-our instinctual side
ideology-total ideas of a group
idiom-expression particular to
    a dialect or language
idiomatic-characteristic of a
    form of a language
idiosyncrasy-an individual or
    peculiar behavior
idiotropic-introspective
idolatry-blind devotion
idyllic-pastorally beautiful
ignescent-on fire
ignoble-mean; low character
ignominy-dishonor; disgrace
illimitable-boundless
illuminati-people who claim to
    have enlightenment
illusory-not real; deceptive
illustrious-famous
imbibe-to drink
imbroglio-a confused situation
imbrue-to wet or stain; to give
    a drink
imbue-permeate; to influence
immanent-within; inherent;
    inside the mind
imminent-soon to happen
immiscible-unable to mix