Vocabulary Words

adjective

hellish, diabolical (+4 more)

adjective, noun

(grammar) A clause using existential "there" with a verb other than a form of "be", as in "There followed a brief silence". (+1 more)

noun, verb

(by extension) To include in surrounding matter. (+8 more)

noun, verb

(by extension) To congratulate (oneself) proudly, especially concerning something unimportant or when taking credit for another person's effort (+16 more)

noun

A chance or random event or circumstance. (+1 more)

verb

To make the net difference in credits and debits of a financial account agree with the balance. (+3 more)

noun

A Roman Catholic sacrament involving contrition, confession, punishment and absolution (+5 more)

adjective

Willing to conciliate, or to make concessions.

noun

A form of alternative dispute resolution, similar to but less formal than mediation, in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps lower tensions, improve communications and explore possible solutions. (+2 more)

adjective, noun

A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue. (+2 more)

adjective

Chiseled from stone, or shaped from wood, in a garish, crooked, twisted, or slanted sort of way, grotesque. (+3 more)

adjective, noun

A musical instrument in the harpsichord family. (+3 more)

noun, verb

(of a seed, plant etc.) to sprout, to send forth the early shoots of growth (+17 more)

adjective

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of elephants. (+1 more)

verb

To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked). (+2 more)

noun

Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. (+8 more)

noun

A chair containing a chamber pot. (+4 more)

adjective

Not noticeable or blatant (+1 more)

adverb

In an unobtrusive manner (+1 more)

adjective

not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous

adverb

In a compelling manner.

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