Abandon = cease to support or look after (someone); desert.

Depress = (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.

Activate= to make (something) active or operative.
Maroon = to leave (someone) trapped and alone in an inaccessible place, especially an island.
Account = to consider or regard in a specified way.
Unprecedented = something that is never done or known before
Unsurpassed = better or greater than any other
Alight = to descend from a train, bus, or other forms of transport
Penchant = a special liking for something or someone
Exorbitant = (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high
Reticent = inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech
Devastating = highly destructive or damaging.
Afflictive = anything characterized by or causing pain, distress, or grief.
Dire = something that is extremely serious.
Expedient = in one's own interests or to one's own advantage.
Cataclysmic =large scale or violent.
Grievous = anything that is very serious.
Stranded = (of a boat, sailor, or sea creature) left aground on a shore.
Military = relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.
Civilian = a person not in the armed services or the police force.
Carnage = the killing of a large number of people.
Ashore = to or on the shore or land from the direction of the sea.
Respite = a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Interlude= an intervening period; an interval.
Bondage = the state of being a slave.
Leery = cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.
Sojourn = a temporary stay.
Grieve = to feel intense sorrow.
Deter = Prevent the occurrence of something.
Facilitate = to make (an action or process) easy or easier.
Inveterate = having a habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
Impoverished = exhaust the strength or vitality of.
Misanthrope = someone who hates human beings.
Filature = a very fine thread or threadlike structure.
Estrangement = the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group is termed
Schism = to a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
Refute = to deny the accuracy or truth of
Hearsay = information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour.
Hunch = a feeling, or a guess based on intuition rather than fact
Indefatigable = persisting tirelessly
conviction = A firmly held belief or opinion
Doctrine = an opinion or a belief
Massacre = to deliberately and brutally kill (many people)
Nimiety is the state of being more than is necessary or desirable; excess
Realignment is the action of changing or restoring something to a different or former position or state.
Shrewd means having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute
Written or spoken communication or debate is called a discourse
Long and careful consideration or discussion is a deliberation
Quandary is a state of perplexity or doubt
Imbecile is a person affected with moderate mental retardation
Bellicose means demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
Abstinence is the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something
A level, point, or value above which something is true or will take place and below which it is not or will not is called
threshold
Ceiling means the uppermost limit set on something
Resplendent means attractive and impressive
Oodles means a very great number or amount of something
Quarantine is the process of secluding things to protect others from its effect
Stringent means strict
‘Galvanize’ means shock or excite (someone) into taking action,
‘Lachrymose’ means inducing tears; sad,
 ‘Objurgating’ means harsh reprimand or criticism,
‘Poignant’ means evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
‘Miserably’ means in a wretchedly unhappy manner, ‘Excruciatingly’ means used to emphasize how embarrassing,
awkward, or tedious something is. So both the words can be aptly used to describe ‘Slow’.
‘Impartially’ means in a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally,
‘Ideologically’ means in a way that relates to ideas or an ideology, especially of a political or economic nature.
‘Permeate’ means spread throughout (something);
Pervade. It also means to make something present and apparent throughout; which means these forces encourage
incidences of crime.
‘Emancipate’ means set free, especially from legal, social, or a political restriction,
‘Repudiate’ means refuse to accept; reject.
‘Homage’ means special honour or respect shown publically,
‘Adoration’ means deep love and respect,
‘Affection’ means a gentle feeling of fondness or liking,
‘Retrospection’ means the action of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, especially those in one's own life.
‘Paradoxical’ means self – contradictory,
‘Rancorous’ means characterized by bitterness or resentment,
‘Unforgiving’ means not willing to forgive or excuse people's faults or wrongdoings,
‘Amicable’ means characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
“Often” means very frequently.
“Seldom” means rarely and
“Scarcely” means barely or hardly.
“patches” which means an area of land where a particular plant or tree grows since forests
“Exhilarate” means to excite
“Stimulate” means to raise.
Perpetual = never ending or changing.
Intermittent = occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Eternal = lasting or existing forever; without end.
Flimsy = insubstantial and easily damaged.
Cozy = giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
Realm = a field or domain of activity or interest.
Stimulus means a thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive.
Subterfuge is deception by artifice or stratagem to conceal, escape, or evade.
Gravitas means solemnity of manner or seriousness.
Exacerbate means make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Fillip means something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity.
Curtail (Verb) (ससससससससस सससस)– reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
Amplify = enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement).
Diminsh = make or become less.
Trench = a long, narrow ditch.
To avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement is to dodge
Embark means to begin (a course of action).
Cease means to stop or conclude an activity.
Surfeit means an excessive amount of something.
Wreck means destroy or severely damage.
Insulate means to protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound .
Purge means to rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition.

Enormous means something that is huge

Humongous means very large
Jibe is an insulting or a mocking remark
Hostility unfriendliness or opposition.
Branch refers to a lateral extension or subdivision extending from the main part of something
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
Apprentice is a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low
wages
Prickly means sharp to the touch, usually pointed
Moot refers to anything that is subjected to debate, dispute, or uncertainty
Valiant means possessing or showing courage or determination
Anything spread throughout (something) is called pervading
Divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or beliefs
Antithetical means directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible
Vague means unclear
Indurate means harden
Pirate- use or reproduce (another's work) for profit without permission
Placidity - pleasantly calm or peaceful
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something is called an attribute
A characteristic that is distinctive of a person or place is called its peculiarity
Embarking means begin (a course of action), go on board a ship or aircraft
Shrewd means having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute
Indiscreet means having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private or
secret
Rejuvenate means to make (someone or something) look or feel better, younger, or more vital
An unfortunate incident is called a misadventure
Mishap is an unlucky accident
Torrid means very hot and dry
To desiccate means lacking interest, passion, or energy
Robust means strong and healthy; vigorous
Vacillate means be indecisive
To grasp (something) tightly is called to clutch
Release means to let go
Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness is called exuberant
Grumbles refers to making a low rumbling sound
Laceration means to cut or slash something open
Affliction means a cause of pain or harm
'on time' means, not late, with enough time, to be able to do something
"To count on" is a phrase which means to rely on,
‘chalked something up’ is a phrasal verb which means to achieve something, such as victory, or to score points in a game,
‘chalk out’ means to outline a plan
Something that is given generously is called a bounty
Parsimony refers to extreme unwillingness to use any sort of resource
Laceration means to cut or slash something open
Debonair means (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
Sundry means marked by variety
Pariah means an outcast
Breach = an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Agreement = an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Futile = incapable of producing any useful result
Conjecture = form an opinion or supposition about something based on incomplete information.
Lurid = very vividly shocking
Congregation = a group of people assembled for religious worship
Efficacy - the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Potency- the power of something to influence or make an impression.
Feebleness– lacking in volume, loudness, brightness, distinctness
Cogency - the quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; lucidity.
Peppiness - full of vitality; bouncy or energetic
Ingenious means (of a person) clever, original, and inventive. Its antonym would be "naive" which means (of a person or
action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Sophisticated means having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and
fashion.
Inventive means having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally
Tardy means slow or delayed in something.
Disdainful = showing contempt or lack of respect.
Lethargic = affected by lethargy; sluggish and slow.
Uncivilized = (of a place or people) not socially, culturally, or morally advanced.
Abundance = a very large quantity of something.
Brisk = active and energetic
Fraudulent – obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.
Authentic = of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.
Utricle = a small cell, sac, or bladder-like protuberance in an animal or plant.
Cerberus = Greek myth a dog, usually represented as having three heads.
Abjure = to give up.
Haggled = to dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
To prevent someone from accomplishing something is called to thwart
Facilitate means to assist someone in achieving something
Imbibe means to absorb or assimilate
Tedious means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
Piquancy means a pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavour
Antecedent refers to a thing that existed before or logically precedes another
Laudable means (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation
Disgraceful means worthy of or causing shame or disgrace
Despondent means being in low spirits or sad
Livid means furiously angry
Compelling means evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Scourge is a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
To hit by accident when moving is called collided
To hit or collide by accident when moving is called a bump
Grouchy means irritable and bad-tempered; grumpy; complaining
Deceit refers to the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
Inept means having or showing no skill; clumsy
Agitate means to make (someone) troubled or nervous
The word abate means ‘make (something) less intense or to reduce’ So the most inappropriate option is ‘augment’ which
gives an opposite meaning i.e. ‘make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.’ Thus option D is the correct answer.
Dwindled means to diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
Subside means become less intense, violent, or severe.
Slackened means make or become slack.
Subdued means (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
Lipid means completely clear and transparent.
Crystalline means very clear.
Opaque means not able to be seen through; not transparent.
Clouded means make or become less clear or transparent.
Inky means as dark as ink.
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Credence - belief in or acceptance of something as true.
Trust - firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
Misgiving - a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.
Certitude - something that someone firmly believes is true.
Conviction - a firmly held belief or opinion.
Give an incentive or encouragement to (someone) is called spurred
Stimulate means to encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in
Engender means cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one is called an aberration
Wanton means deliberate and unprovoked
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant is called Vicissitude
Insulate - protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.
Shield- a person or thing providing protection.
Cocoon - enveloped in a protective or comforting way.
Expose- make (something) visible by uncovering it.
Guard- protect against damage or harm.
Aberration = a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
Oddity = the quality of being strange or peculiar.
Conformity = compliance with standards, rules, or laws.
Delusion = misunderstanding
Deliberation = long and careful consideration or discussion.
Sensitization = the process of making someone react to something that previously had no effect
Perfidious means untrustworthy.
Mendacious means not telling the truth; lying.
Duplicitous means deceitful.
Treasonous means involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country.
Treacherous means guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
Steadfast means loyal; resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Rampart = a defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet.
Barricade = an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of
opposing forces.
Fort = a fortified building or strategic position.
Embankment = a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area.
Ditch = a narrow channel dug at the side of a road or field, to hold or carry away water.
Viable means capable of working successfully; feasible.
Possible is the similar word to viable.
Contentious means causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. Its synonym would be "disputable".
Acquiescent = ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants.
Affable = friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Tranquil = free from disturbance; calm.
Disputable = not established as a fact, and so open to question or debate.
Mortification’ means ‘a feeling of shame, humiliation or wounded pride’.
Chagrin means feeling humiliated.
Irk means to irritate or annoy.
Loiter means to walk slowly and with no apparent purpose; dawdle.
Primacy means the fact of being pre-eminent or most important.
Motley means incongruously varied in appearance or character.
Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress is called succour.
Ministration is the provision of assistance or care.
Resumption refers to the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption.
Tantamount means equivalent in seriousness to or virtually the same as.
Erratic means not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Wilful refers to (of a bad or harmful act) intentional.
Incendiary - tending to stir up conflict.
Instigative - To urge on; goad: tried to instigate the people to revolt.
Diplomacy - of or concerning diplomacy.
Unprovocative – tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
Flabby- lacking strength, vitality, or effectiveness
Novice - a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation
Delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive is called to stonewall
Work jointly towards the same end is to cooperate
Meretricious means apparently attractive but having no real value
Forsake means to quit or leave entirely; to give up something
Facsimile means an exact copy, especially of written or printed material
Contrast means the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association
Cumulative- increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions.
Augmenting- to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase
Decremental- the act or process of decreasing; gradual reduction
Degressive- pertaining to a form of taxation in which the rate diminishes gradually on sums below a certain fixed amount.
Regressive- decreasing proportionately with an increase in the tax base
Rudimentary means involving or limited to basic principles.
Advanced means far on or ahead in development or progress.
Intrepid is fearless and adventurous.
Profane means to treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect.
Emollient means having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Construe refers to interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
Averse - having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Reluctant– unwilling and hesitant; disinclined
Sassy - lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky
Hostile– showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly
Loth - reluctant; unwilling.
Gamut means the complete range or scope of something.
Panorama means a complete survey or presentation of a subject.
Malady is a disease or ailment
enervate means lacking in energy or vitality
Captious means tending to find fault or raise petty objections
Inexorable means impossible to stop or prevent
To cause continual trouble or distress to someone or something is called plague
Beset means (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently
Revere means to respect
Deliberate means to done consciously and intentionally
Sleek means smooth and glossy
Nimble is quick and light in movement or action
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute is called an adversary
Ally means a supporter
Adversity means a difficult or unpleasant situation
Hasten means to be quick to do something
Explicate means to analyse and develop (an idea or principle) in detail
Agnostic means a person who believes that nothing can be known about god
Impair means to weaken or damage something, especially a faculty or function.
Harm means to deliberately damage or hurt someone.
Recondition means to renovate a vehicle or house.
Repair means to restore something damaged, faulty or worn to a good condition.
Mend means to repair something that is broken or damaged.
Cite means refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a
scholarly work or summon (someone) to appear in court.
Summon means authoritatively call on to be present as a defendant or witness in a law court.
Neglect means not pay proper attention to; disregard.
Condemn mean to express complete disapproval of.
Debase means reduce (something) in quality or value.
Tarnish means to lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
Curb = a check or restraint on something, to prevent from happening.
Release = allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
Repress = to keep (feelings, etc) under control; suppress or restrain.
Restrain = prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.
Horrendous = extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible.
Discourage = cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Devastating = highly destructive or damaging.
Comforting = means to console someone in distress or grief.
Disrespectful = showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite.
Invigorating = making one feel strong, healthy and full of energy.
Enduring = lasting over a period; durable.
Shimmering = shining with a soft, slightly wavering light.
Imperative means something that is very crucial.
Indispensable means absolutely necessary.
Exigent means pressing or demanding.
Pressing’means requiring quick or immediate action or attention.
Vital means absolutely necessary.
A useful or valuable thing or person is called an asset
Detrimental is anything that is harmful
Razz means tease (someone) playfully
Dissipate means to become scattered or dispersed
Helming means to steer (a boat or ship), manage (an organization)
Illusive means deceptive
The greater part of something is called bulk.
The smaller number or part, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole is called minority.
Dissemble means to conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs.
Garish means unpleasantly bright.
Palmy means flourishing.
Pliable means easily influenced.
Perpetual means something that never ends or changes.
Occurring at irregular intervals or not continuous or steady is called intermittent.
Escalation means a rapid increase; a rise.
Exemplify means to be a typical example of.
Biased means unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
Vulgar means lacking sophistication or good taste.
Steep- rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular / not reasonable; excessive
Gradual- taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Inexpensive- not costing a great deal; cheap.
Dwarfed- cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison.
Exorbitant- unreasonably high.
Valiant- possessing or showing courage or determination.
Cowardly- lacking courage.
Chicken-hearted- easily frightened; cowardly.
Irresolute- showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
Intrepid- fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
Entice means to attract or tempt by offering an advantage
Repulse means to cause distaste and aversion
Release means to free from confinement
Guzzle means to drink or eat greedily or frequently
Encumbrance means an impediment or burden
Manifest means clear or obvious to the eye or mind
Inability to do something successfully is called incompetence
Prowess means skill or expertise in an activity or field
Ersatz means serving as a substitute
Sumptuous means luxurious and showing that you are rich
Apparition is a ghost or an image of a person who is dead
Fetter means to restrain someone from making progress or to keep someone within limits
Disgruntled- angry or dissatisfied with one's circumstances; lack of contentment
Peeved- make (someone) rather annoyed; irritate.
Contented- feeling or expressing happiness or satisfaction.
Gratified- give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.
Gleeful- exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
Consensus means a general agreement.
Accord means to give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).
Agreement means harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
Consent is the permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
Disagreement means lack of consensus or approval.
Inference means a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Evolve: Develop, progress, advance
Withdraw: Remove, extract, pull out
Withhold: Hold back, keep back, curb, restrain
Resume: to start again after a pause
Countermand: revoke or cancel (an order)
So, the correct antonym of the given word is "withhold".
Enactment means an instance of acting something out.
Hindrance means an obstacle
Portrayal means a description of someone or something in a particular way; a representation.
Depiction means the action of depicting something, especially in a work of art.
Execution means the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.
Impersonation means imitation
Lofty - extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering
Dignified- characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous
Exalted - raised or elevated, as in rank or character; of high station
Grandiose - affectedly grand or important; pompous
Ignominious - marked by or attended with ignominy(disgrace); discreditable; humiliating
Raptures – If you are in raptures about something, you are delighted or very enthusiastic.
Mouse potato – It refers to a person who spends a lot of time in front of the computer.
Much ado about nothing – It means making a lot of fuss about something which is not important.
Warm potato is an incorrect phrase and the correct phrase is ‘hot potato’ which means a controversial issue or situation
which is awkward to deal with.
Last straw – the final problem in a series of problems
Piece of cake – a job, task or other activity that is easy or simple
Whole nine yards – everything; all of it
In a long run – If you talk about what will happen in the long run, you are saying what you think will happen over a long
period of time in the future.
Best of both worlds – all the advantages
Cry over spilt milk – when you complain about a loss from the past
Method to my madness – an assertion that, despite one’s approach seeming random, there actually is structure to it
Miss the boat – to miss a chance
Drastic times call for drastic measures – when you are extremely desperate you need to take drastic actions.
Keep something at bay – keep something away
Best of both worlds – all the advantages
Brain drain – the departure of highly qualified people (scientists, engineers, etc.) for other countries, where they have better
opportunities and usually better pay
Ballpark figure – giving an approximate number or a rough estimate of the cost of something
Brainwash - pressurize (someone) into adopting radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible means
infirmity: physical or mental weakness.
Ailment: an illness, typically a minor one.
Fettle: make or repair (something).
Robustness: the quality or condition of being strong and in good condition.
Enlarge: make or become larger or more extensive.
Surge: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the
tide.
Inflate: increase (something) by a large or excessive amount.
Dwindle: diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
Proliferate: increase rapidly in number; multiply.
Burgeon: begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
Overstated: state too strongly; exaggerate.
Contracted: decrease in size, number, or range.
Amplified: increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
Brag: say something in a boastful manner.
Fabricate: invent (something) in order to deceive. Puffed: out of breath.
Flawed: having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection.
Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Unreliable: not able to be relied upon.
Imprecise: lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Specious: superficially plausible, but actually wrong.
Scepticism: a sceptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Cynicism: distrust, doubt
Optimism: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.
Buoyancy: a cheerful and optimistic attitude or disposition.
Sanguineness: marked by eager hopefulness ; confidently optimistic
Diligence: careful and persistent work or effort.
Confined: (of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped.
Cramped: uncomfortably small or restricted.
Inundated: overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
Gaffer: a person in charge of others; a boss.
Averaged: amount to or achieve as an average rate or amount over a period of time; mean.
Roomy: (especially of accommodation) having plenty of room; spacious.
Enlarge: make or become larger or more extensive.
Surge: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the
tide.
Inflate: increase (something) by a large or excessive amount.
Dwindle: diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
Proliferate: increase rapidly in number; multiply.
Burgeon: begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
'vigil' means to keep close watch
'inundating' means flooding(here)
'incessant' means continuing without pause or interruption
'blame game' is a phrase which means a situation in which people try to blame each other for something bad that has
happened
'incongruous' means not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
Ominous = adverse or unfavorable
Auspicious = lucky and graceful
Sinister = wicked
Retractable = reversible
Not securely held or in position is called precarious.
Taut is anything pulled tight or is not slack.
Startled means amazed.
Morphed means to undergo or cause to undergo a gradual process of transformation.
Mundane means lacking interest or excitement, dull.
Desecrate means to treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect.
Wobble = move or cause to move unsteadily from side to side.
Flounder = struggle mentally; show or feel great confusion.
Skew = neither parallel nor intersection.
Dementia = a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by
memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Quiver = tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
Complacent means showing uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
Smug means having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
Relinquish means to voluntarily cease to keep or claim.
Slackness means the state of being slower and less active than usual.
Stagger = walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
Stumble = trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall.
Swamp = crowd together; nestle closely.
Ascertain = find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
Huddle = crowd together; nestle closely.
Destitute = extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself.

Gauge means estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of.

Measure means ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard
units.
Native means a plant or animal of indigenous origin.
Obscure means something that is not clearly expressed or easily understood.
Relish means to enjoy greatly.
Acerbic means sharp and forthright.
Protocol means the accepted or established code of procedure in any group, organization or an agreement amongst the
members of a group.
Concord means an agreement between people or groups.
Agony means extreme physical or mental suffering.
Antsy means to be agitated, impatient, or restless.
Ebullient means cheerful and full of energy.
Demure means reserved, modest, and shy.
Fugacious means short-lived.
Ceaseless means constant and unending.
Wholesome means conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.
Penalize means subject to a penalty or punishment.
Epistle means a letter.
Perfidious means deceitful and untrustworthy.
Bane means something that is a cause of great distress or annoyance.
Godsend means a very helpful or valuable event, person, or article.
Abnegate means to renounce or reject (something desired or valuable).
Torment means severe physical or mental suffering.
Fervid means intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.
Feud means a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
Attenuate means reduce the force, effect, or value of.
Decrease means make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
Entrench means establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
Unconcern means showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous.
Astound means showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous.
Impotent means unable to take effective action.

Adulation means excessive admiration or praise for someone.

Condemnation means an expression of very strong disapproval for someone.
Occupation means a job or profession.
Cessation means the fact or process of ending or being ended
Interruption means an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period
Circumlocution means the use of many words where fewer would work; the roundabout way of saying something.
Producing a great deal of profit is called lucrative
Inconsequential means insignificant in amount or worth
Dominate means to control
Apparent means clearly visible or understood; obvious
Provision refers to the action of providing or supplying something for use
Crescendo is a progressive increase in intensity
Propitiate means to lessen the anger or agitation of someone.
Antagonize means to incur or provoke hostility.
Relinquish means voluntarily cease to keep or claim.
Sojourn means a temporary stay.
A smirk is a smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.
Brood means think over deeply.
Dislodge means to knock or force out of position
To sow means to disseminate or introduce
Clamber means climb or move in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet
The word diffident means not having much confidence in yourself;
Illusion a deceptive appearance or impression
Perceptible means able to be seen or noticed
Ring Fence- enclose (a piece of land) with a ring fence/guarantee that (funds allocated for a particular purpose) will not be
spent on anything else.
Feebleness- lacking in volume, loudness, brightness, distinctness, etc.
Debilitate- to make weak or feeble; enfeeble
Enceinte- an enclosure or the enclosing wall of a fortified place.
Vigor- active strength or force.
Cede- give up (power or territory).
Credible - able to be believed; convincing.
Stipulated - demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement
Ostensible - stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Plausible - (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.
Bias - inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
Curtail = reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
Amplify = enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement).
Diminish = cause to seem less impressive or valuable.
Abbreviate = shorten the duration of; cut short.
Pare = trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges.
Envisage - contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Forsee - be aware of beforehand; predict.
Abeyance - a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
Slipshod – performed too rapidly
Mammoth - huge.
Prolixity = wordiness.
Abuse means misuse or mistreat.

Detest means dislike intensely; hate.

Pretend means to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not.
Fruition refers to achievement or maturation. Contrary to that failure is the most suitable response.
Tolerant = showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
Indulgent = having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone.
Moderation = the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions.
Repudiate = refuse to accept; reject.

Spurt means gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

Spout means express (one's views or ideas) in a lengthy, declamatory, and unreflecting way
Squirt means a thin stream or small quantity of liquid squirted from something
Cascade means pour downwards rapidly and in large quantities
Dribble means to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle
Envisage means to contemplate or conceive of as a possibility
Utterly delighted or captivated is called enchanted
Wallow means to roll about or lie in mud or water
A noisy fight or a quarrel is called a brawl
Conspicuous is something that is easily seen or noticed
Fantasize is to create in one's fancy or imagination a situation that one would like to happen.
The most similar word to envisage is thus fantasize.
To check or diminish the activity or vigor of something or someone is referred to as dampen.
Wail means to express sorrow audibly
Novelty is the quality or state of being novel
Augment means to make (something) greater by adding to it
Wrangle is to have a long, complicated argument
Rein refers to the controlling or guiding power
Consternation is referred to a feeling of anxiety or dismay at something unexpected.
To Replicate means to reproduce
Trenchant means sarcastic
Complacency is a feeling of uncritical satisfaction with oneself or with one's achievements or their situations
Berserk' means crazy
Supplication refers to a plea made to a higher power.
Surge is to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Deluge refers to a lot of something
Acumen means shrewdness shown by keen insight
Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Resuscitate means make (something) active or vigorous again
Jovian means relating to the planet Jupiter or the class of giant planets to which Jupiter belongs
difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation is called a predicament
Boon refers to a thing that is helpful or beneficial
Ethereal means extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world
Tangible means clear and definite
Scourge is a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
Simulation refers to an imitation of a situation or process
A usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute is referred to as a fray
Affray means a fight in a public place that disturbs the peace
Sycophant is a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important to gain advantage
Unprecedented means something which is never done or known before
Nefarious means criminal or wicked
Inchoate means just begun and so not fully formed or developed
Wrangle – a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.
Argument – an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
Mingle – mix or cause to mix together.
Palpable – able to be touched or felt.
Barren – infertile, unproductive.
Fickle – changing frequently.
Gamut means the complete range or scope of something.
Panorama means a complete survey or presentation of a subject.
Malady is a disease or ailment
Enervate means lacking in energy or vitality
Captious means tending to find fault or raise petty objections
Inexorable means impossible to stop or prevent
Propitiate means to lessen the anger or agitation of someone.
Antagonize means to incur or provoke hostility.
Relinquish means voluntarily cease to keep or claim.
Sojourn means a temporary stay.
A smirk is a smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.
Brood means think over deeply.
Retrench - reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.
Curtail- reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
Aggrandize– increase the power, status, or wealth of.
Dilate– make or become wider, larger, or more open.
Bestow- confer or present (an honour, right, or gift).
Extraneous - irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
Integral- necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.
Immaterial - unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.
Pertinent - relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
Intrinsic - belonging naturally; essential.
Insignificance- the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
Beginning- an act or circumstance of entering upon an action or state:
Inception- beginning; start; commencement.
Corollary– a natural consequence, or a result that naturally follows
Double Whammy - a twofold blow or setback.
Impeccable - in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Faultless - free from defect or error.
Wicked - evil or morally wrong.
Immaculate - perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
Unimpeachable - not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.
Keep one’s fingers crossed means to hope for a good outcome for someone or something.
Litigious - tending or too ready to take legal action to settle disputes.
Disputations- fond of having heated arguments.
Combative - ready or eager to fight or argue.
Unaggressive- peaceful
Eristic - of or characterized by debate or argument.
Gamut - the complete range or scope of something.
Range - a set of different things of the same general type.
Extent - the area covered by something.
Sweep - move swiftly and smoothly.
Restrict - put a limit on; keep under control.
Substantive - associated with issues of key importance/having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or
considerable
Tangible - capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial. Diminutive - small; little; tiny
Epithet - any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality
Miniature - a representation or image of something on a small or reduced scale
Bask = delight, glory, savour, liking
Relish = liking for or pleasurable anticipation of something, great enjoyment
Acclimatize = become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions; adjust.
Augment = increase
Peevish = having or showing an irritable disposition.
Spurt - gush out in a sudden and forceful stream.

Spout - express (one's views or ideas) in a lengthy, declamatory, and unreflecting way.

Squirt - a thin stream or small quantity of liquid squirted from something.

Cascade – pour downwards rapidly and in large quantities.

Dribble - fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.

Dissident - a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state

Nonconformist- a person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behaviour or views

Conformist – a person who conforms to accepted behaviour or established practices

Amenable – liable to be called to account; answerable; legally responsible

Compliant - complying; obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way

Dwindle means to diminish in size, amount, or strength.
Plummet means to decrease rapidly in value or amount.
Derisive means expressing contempt or ridicule.
Empathy means the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Bulwark means a defensive wall.
Incinerate means to burn something completely.
Agitation - a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
Havoc - widespread destruction.
Turbulence - violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid.
Tranquility - the quality or state of being tranquil; calm.
Fracas - a noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Belie means represent falsely
Whet means to make sharp
Refine to free (something, such as metal, sugar, or oil) from impurities or unwanted material
Fretful is feeling or expressing distress or irritation
Debacle - a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Fiasco - a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one.
Conquest- the overcoming of a problem or weakness.
Wreck - cause the destruction of (a ship) by sinking or breaking up.
Catastrophe - an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
Heed means to pay attention. Disregard means to pay no attention or ignore. Gripe means to company about something
persistently. Circumspect means unwilling to take risks. Exaltation is the state of extreme happiness. Veil is a piece of fine
material.
Opine - to hold or express an opinion
Conceive- to form a notion or idea of; imagine
Deem– to form or have an opinion; judge; think
Surmise– to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess
Mumble- to speak in a low indistinct manner, almost to an unintelligible extent; mutter.

Admiration- a feeling of wonder, pleasure, or approval

Atonement – satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends
Contentment – the state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind
Cynicism - cynical disposition, character, or belief
Indubitable - impossible to doubt; unquestionable
Unquestionable - leaving no doubt; unambiguous
Irrefutable - impossible to deny or disprove
Distinct - recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
Moot - open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful
Underpinned - support, justify, or form the basis for
Abutment - a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g. at the ends of a bridge.
Fulcrum - a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.
Stiffener - a person or thing that support or strengthen something/someone
Overture - an introduction to something

Epilogue- a concluding part added to a literary work, as a novel.

Prologue– a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel

Proem– an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.

Emergence- the point in time or space at which something begins.

Splurge = to spend (money) freely or extravagantly

Enquire = ask for information from someone.

Prosper = to be or become successful, especially financially; flourish physically; grow strong and healthy

Hoard = to accumulate (money or valued objects) and hide or store away.

Placate = make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Dominate = to have power and influence over; be the most important or conspicuous person or thing in.
Resilience = the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or a bending position
Silence = complete absence of sound.
Buoyancy = 1. the ability or tendency of something to float in water or other fluid. 2. a cheerful and optimistic attitude or
disposition.
Rigidity = inability to be changed or adapted.
Emptiness = 1. the state of containing nothing; 2. the quality of lacking meaning or sincerity; meaninglessness.
Bombastic = using long and difficult words, usually to make people think you know more than you do
Binge = an occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money

Incongruous = not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

Libel = a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation

Juggle = to throw several objects up into the air, and then catch and throw them up repeatedly so that one or more stays in
the air

Spree = a short period of doing a particular, usually enjoyable, activity in an excessive way
Nadir means the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.

Dusk means the time before night when it is not yet dark.

Heyday means the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, activity, or vigour.

Bottom means the lowest point or part of something.

Crescendo means a progressive increase in intensity.

Apex means the top or highest part of something.
Dampen - make less strong or intense.

Amelioration - the act of making something better; improvement.

Muffle - to make something less strong or clear

Desiccate- remove the moisture from (something), typically in order to preserve it.

Enliven- make (someone) more cheerful or animated.

Senile = showing the signs of decay or weakness due to old age

Zenith = the time at which something is most powerful or successful

Doddery = slow and unsteady in the movement because of weakness in old age

Disproportionate = too large or too small in comparison with something else.

Frosty - a cold and unfriendly attitude; very cold weather, with frost forming on surfaces.

Sympathetic - feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Convivial- (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

Ardent – very enthusiastic or passionate.

Redux- "brought back" or "bringing back."

Revived– regain life, consciousness, or strength.

Restored - bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation).

Retained– continue to have (something); keep possession of.

Eradicate- destroy completely; put an end to.

Interim = temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists

Posthumous = occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

Interior = situated on or relating to the inside of something; inner.

Diktat = an order that must be obeyed, or the act of giving such an order

Discretionary = available to someone by choice, without having to get permission or authority

Edict = an official order, especially one that is given in a forceful and unfair way

Conditional = subject to one or more conditions or requirements Abstruse

Suffuse = gradually spread through or over

Abstruse = difficult to understand; obscure.

Compelled = force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Muffle = wrap or cover for warmth

Vocalize = express feelings or ideas in words; to sing, speak, or make sounds

Promulgate = promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).

Coerce = persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

Nonplus = surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react.
Stringent = (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

Ironclad = impossible to contradict, weaken, or change.

Binding = a strong covering holding the pages of a book together.

Acrimonious = (typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.

Facile = ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

Reclusion = the state of being isolated from the society

Informative = imparting knowledge

Devastate = causing a lot of damage or destruction; making someone very shocked and upset

Inclusive = including all the services or items normally expected or required.

Quarantine = a state of enforced isolation

Presume = to suppose to be true without proof

Chide means scold or rebuke.

Compliment means politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something.

Anguish means extremely distressed about something.

Merriment means gaiety and fun.

Cryptic means having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

Imbibe means to absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge).

Abstain = to prevent oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Refrain = stop oneself from doing something.

Ingest = take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

Obfuscate = make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Shattering- very shocking or upsetting.

Devastating - causing severe shock, distress, or grief.

Gloomy - dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.

Lowly- low in status or importance; humble.

Despicable- deserving hatred and contempt.

Substantive - important, serious, or related to real facts

Tangible - real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced:

Diminutive - small; little; tiny

Epithet - any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality

Miniature - a representation or image of something on a small or reduced scale

Permanence- the condition or quality of being permanent; perpetual or continued existence.

Firmness - not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.

Fortitude- mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously.

Frailty – the condition of being weak and delicate.

Adjudge - to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)

Acquit- free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Determine - cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature.

Decree - an official order that has the force of law.

Equivocate - to avoid committing oneself in what one says

Sober – serious, sensible, and solemn

Agitated - feeling or appearing troubled or nervous; not calm

Enrichment - the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Triennial - recurring every three years.

Tertian - Denoting a form of malaria causing a fever that recurs every second day.
Haul = to pull or drag with effort or force

Lower = to take to a down position, to move down; to reduce the height of

Depress = to lessen the strength or activity of

Bolster = to support or strengthen
Abate = (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
Seize = take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Wrest = forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.

Fibbing = telling a lie.

Deception = the action of deceiving someone.

Equivocation = the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

Factotum = an employee who does all kinds of work.

To undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall or decrease in price, value, or amount is called slumped.
Soar means to increase rapidly above the usual level.
Vehement refers to showing strong feelings; forceful, passionate, or intense.
Dauntless means showing fearlessness and determination.
Regality means retaining to something with a royal connection.
Reclusion means to separate someone or something from the rest.
Pare = to make (something) smaller: to reduce (something) in size, amount, or number.

Prune - an unpleasant or disagreeable person.

Decorticate - remove the bark, rind, or husk from.

Distend - to enlarge, expand, or stretch out

Lop - cut off (a branch, limb, or twig) from the main body of a tree.
Intact = not broken or damaged : not touched especially by anything that harms

Ostensibly = to all outward appearances

Exclude = to prevent or restrict the entrance of

Evidently = in a way that can be easily seen or noticed : in an evident way

Rejoinder - a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.

Riposte– a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.

Affirmation - the action or process of affirming something.

Corroborating – confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

Mandate - an official order or commission to do something.

evered - feeling or displaying an excessive degree of nervous excitement, agitation, or energy

Pacified– not agitated or excited, in the state of calmness

Febrile- characterized by a great deal of nervous excitement or energy.

Ardent– very enthusiastic or passionate.

Delirious - in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy

Efficacy - the ability to produce a desired or intended result

Validity - the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

Virtue - behaviour showing high moral standards

Competence - the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

Impotence - inability to take effective action or produce desired result

Expropriate – to transfer (the property of another) to one's own possession
Probable - likely to happen or be the case.
Lethargy - a lack of energy and enthusiasm.
Triviality - lack of seriousness or importance; insignificance.
Seize - take forcible possession of.
Skewed - not accurate or exact; not straight

Straight - extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend

Illusive - deceptive; illusory.

Scrutinized - examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Artifice - clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
Dissipate = (with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear.

Vanish = disappear suddenly and completely.

Filch = pilfer or steal (something, especially an item of small value) in a casual way.
Smuggle = convey (someone or something) somewhere secretly and illicitly.

Appropriate = take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

Encroach = intrude on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.)

Revive means to restore to life or consciousness.

Drubbing means a beating; a thrashing, a resounding defeat in a match or contest.

Torpefy means to make (someone or something) numb, paralysed, or lifeless.

Whipping is a thrashing or beating with a whip or similar implement.

Reinvent refers to change (something) so much that it appears to be entirely new..

Despair = the complete loss or absence of hope
Sneer = a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
Irony = the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or
emphatic effect
Compliment = a polite expression of praise or admiration
Radical– (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or
thorough
Fundamental- forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
Extravagant- lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Deluxe- luxurious or sumptuous; of a superior kind.
Recede- go or move back or further away from a previous position.
Aggrandize- enlarge
Countenance - appearance
Transpire - to occur or take place.
Reconciliation - the restoration of friendly relations, the action of making one view or belief compatible with another

Rapprochement - an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations

Disagreement – lack of agreement; diversity; unlikeness

Accord– to be in agreement or harmony; agree.

Truce- an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.
Ostensibly- as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently

Apparently- as far as one knows or can see

Purportedly- as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly

Seemingly- so as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently

Genuinely- in a truthful way

Tempting - appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise.

Repellent- able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance

Tantalizing - causing desire and excitement

Unappetizing - not inviting or attractive; unwholesome

Off-Putting - unpleasant, disconcerting, or repellent.

phil: love
The root word phil comes from a Greek verb meaning to love. Some common words derived
from phil are philosopher, philanthropist, and bibliophile. Note that phil can begin the word as in philosopher, or
end it as in bibliophile. But wherever it occurs you can be assured that phil has something to do with love.

Philodendron: often grown as a houseplant

Philologist: a humanist specializing in classical scholarship

Philosopher:( ससससससससस) a specialist in philosophy

Synonyms: theorist, logician, sage, savant, sophist, wise person

Philanthropy: (దదదదదదదద) Philanthropy is unselfish support through donated money, work, or gifts to positive social
purposes; philanthropy is also overall love for humans in general.
Synonyms: Charity, generosity, alms, alms-giving, altruism, assistance, benefaction, beneficence, contribution dole,
donation, endowment, fund, relief, gifting, good works, helping hand
Antonyms: Hurt, injury
Philately: ( ससससस) the collection and study of postage stamps

Philatelist: a collector and student of postage stamps

Anglophile: an admirer of England and things English

Audiophile: a hi-fi enthusiast.

Philanthropist: someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

Philologist a humanist specializing in classical scholarship

Philosopher a specialist in philosophy

Philology the humanistic study of language and literature

Philanthropic generous in assistance to the poor

Bibliophile someone who loves (and usually collects) books

Hemophilia congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding

Hemophiliac someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding

Philosophy a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

Philanderer a man who likes many women and has short sexual relationships with them

Philter a drink credited with magical power

Philander have amorous affairs

am: love

Amenity Amenities are things that make a place comfortable or easy to live in, such as hot water, bathrooms, and sports
facilities.
Amatory when you have an amatory relationship with another person, you are both physically affectionate with or
passionately in love with one another.
Enamored marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

Amateur engaged in as a pastime

Amorous inclined toward or displaying love

Enamor attract

cis: cut
Cis and its variants cid and -cide come from a Latin root which means both ‘cut’ and ‘kill.’ Some common words
derived from this root include decide, decision, and suicide. Perhaps the best way to remember this root is by
thinking of scissors — a scissor cuts
Excise When you excise something you remove it by cutting it out.

Incision a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Imprecision the quality of lacking precision

Incise make an incision into by carving or cutting

Incisive If an idea or thought is incisive it is expressed both clearly and briefly, and demonstrates real understanding of
related issues.
Indecisive characterized by lack of decision and firmness

Imprecise not precise

Concise: A concise statement is short, clear, and gets right to the point.

Decision: the act of making up your mind about something

Exorcist: one of the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic
Church
Exorcism: freeing from evil spirits

Excision: the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

Precise: sharply exact or accurate or delimited

Precision: the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

Scissors: an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

Decisive: determining or having the power to determine an outcome

Decisiveness: the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

Tom: cut

The root word cis and its variants cid and -cide come from a Latin root which means ‘cut’ or ‘kill.’ A decision, for
instance, is a ‘cutting off’ of all possibilities except for one; if you are decisive you have ‘killed’ all other options. And
scissors? They just ‘cut.’
Atomize spray very finely

Anatomical of or relating to the structure of the body

Anatomy the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

Atomic of or relating to or comprising atoms

Atom (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
Appendectomy surgical removal of the vermiform appendix

Dichotomy If there is a dichotomy between two things, there is a division of great difference or opposition between
them.
Epitome: If you say that a person or thing is an epitome of something you mean that he, she, or it is the best possible
example of that thing.
Epitomize: embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

Entomology: the branch of zoology that studies insects

Entomologist a zoologist who studies insects

Hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus

Lobotomy: surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain.

Tome: A tome is a large weighty book that is usually of an important or scholarly nature.

Mastectomy surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor

Subatomic of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom

Tonsillectomy surgical removal of the palatine tonsils

Tracheotomy a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for
air
Vasectomy surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization)

fall: trick, deceive, be in error

The root words fall and fals come from a Latin word that means to ‘trick.’ Some common words derived from this
root word are false and fault. Watch out for the ‘tricks’ this root can play, for the word faucet (tap) is also derived
from this root word, and you’ll probably be surprised to learn why.

unfailing not liable to failure

infallibility the quality of never making an error

infallible If a person or thing is infallible it is never wrong and so is incapable of making mistakes.

fallacy A fallacy is an idea or belief that is false.

Default When someone defaults on a loan, he fails to make his payments on time.

Fault put or pin the blame on

Falsification any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

Failure an act that fails

Fallibility the likelihood of making errors

False not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

Fallible likely to fail or make errors

Fallacious containing or based on a fallacy

false: a ‘deceptive’ truth

falsify: to ‘make a trick’
fallacious: ‘deceptive’
fallacy: a ‘deceptive’ notion
infallible: ‘not capable of being tricked’
fallible: ‘capable of being tricked’
faucet: a ‘deceptive’ plumbing apparatus

mit: send

admittedly as acknowledged

admittance the right to enter

admit declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

unremitting A thing or person that is unremitting is persistent and enduring in what is being done.

Committal the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

Commit perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

Committed bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

Committee A committee is a group of people who are part of a larger organization who meet to discuss important
subjects, solve difficult problems, or make decisions.
Commitment A commitment to something, like a cause or a belief, is a promise to remain loyal and responsible to it.

Emit expel (gases or odors)

Intermittent: something that happens on an intermittent basis happens in irregular intervals, stopping and starting at
unpredictable times.
Noncommittal If you are being noncommittal on an issue you are not revealing what your opinion is, and are being
reserved on purpose.
Manumit free from slavery or servitude

Submit When you submit something, you give, send, or present it to someone.

Remit send (money) in payment

Remittance a payment of money sent to a person in another place

Transmit When something is transmitted it is sent from one place to another, such as one person giving another a
disease or a signal being sent from one computer to another.
Permit If someone permits you to do something, she allows you to do it.

mis: send

promising showing possibility of achievement or excellence

demise A demise can be the death of someone or the slow end of something.

Premise A premise to an argument is a foundation or idea upon which it is based.

Premises land and the buildings on it

Compromise When you compromise someone’s safety or reputation, you put it in danger in some way.

Compromising making or willing to make concessions