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1. murderous- fatal

fatal, lethal, mortal, deadly, homicidal, brutal, vicious, cruel

difficult

difficult, testing, arduous, rigorous, exhausting, strenuous

antonym: easy

2. temper- disposition

disposition, temperament, attitude (informal), state of mind, frame of mind, humor, mood, spirit,

nature, character

anger

anger, rage, bad mood, bad humor, mood, sulk, tantrum, fit of pique, strop

3. critic- reviewer

reviewer, columnist, commentator, reporter, journalist

detractor

detractor, opponent, enemy, censor, criticizer, faultfinder, knocker (informal), decrier (formal),

denigrator

antonym: supporter

evaluatorevaluator, appraiser, judge, commentator

4. weary- tired

tired, beat (informal), tired out, sleepy, done in (informal), wiped out (slang), exhausted, worn out,

fatigued, drained, somnolent, drowsy, all in, whacked (UK, informal), shattered

antonym: fresh

disillusioned

disillusioned, disenchanted, jaded, worn down, fed up (informal)

5. elegant- sophisticated

sophisticated, stylish, graceful, well-designed, well-dressed, neat, chic, smart, classy (informal), tasteful,

refined

antonym: inelegant

6. savagery- cruelty

cruelty, violence, barbarity, viciousness, barbarism, ferocityantonym: gentleness

7. dispatch- send off

send off, send out, post, mail, ship, transmit, forward, remit

antonym: keep

kill

kill, murder, assassinate, put to death, slay (formal or literary), slaughter, destroy

8. review- study

study, go over, go through, look over, reread, brush up, revise, swot (UK, informal)

appraise

appraise, evaluate, assess, look at, examine, study, go through

reconsider

reconsider, reassess, go over, check, make another study of, have another look at, reevaluate,

reexamine

9. teller- cashier

cashier, banker, bank clerk

10. shuffle- scuffle

scuffle, hobble, shamble, lumber, slouch, waddle, trundle

mix up

mix up, jumble up, muddle up, rearrange, reorder, transpose



11. hatred- hate

hate, abhorrence, detestation, loathing, odium, revulsion, disgust, animosity, dislike, aversion (formal)

antonym: love

12. confident- self-assured

self-assured, poised, self-confident, self-possessed, assured, assertive, self-reliant, buoyant, cool

antonym: timid

definitedefinite, sure, certain, positive, convinced, secure

antonym: unsure

13. accord (n)- agreement

agreement, treaty, settlement, pact, deal

consensus

consensus, harmony, concurrence, unity, agreement, solidarity

14. accord (v)- render

render (formal), give, confer (formal), bestow (formal), afford (formal), allow, permit

agree

agree, concur, fit, match, correspond, be in harmony with

antonym: clash

15. conceive- imagine

imagine, envisage, visualize, envision, picture, think up

create

create, think up, dream up, make up, elaborate, form, invent, formulate, devise

consider

consider, regard, think of, look on, perceive, apprehend, comprehend

16. presumptuous- arrogant

arrogant, rude, presuming, audacious, insolent, bold, rash, disrespectful, inconsiderate, overconfident,

overfamiliar, improper, pushy (informal), impolite, inappropriate, shameless

antonym: modest

17. Damned- cursed

cursed (informal), afflicted, banned, anathematized, blighted

antonym: blessed

18. Tragic- sadsad, disastrous, catastrophic, heartbreaking, heartrending, awful, terrible, dreadful, appalling,

unfortunate, wretched

antonym: joyous

19. lousy- useless

useless, worthless, crummy (informal), second-rate, inferior, horrible, stupid, mean

antonym: great (informal)

awful

awful, rotten, miserable, dreadful, terrible, abysmal, fed up (informal), nasty

antonym: great (informal)

20. suck in (v)- breathe in

breathe in, inhale, draw in, take in, pull in, gasp

draw in

draw in, drag in, pull in, embroil, entangle, involve, implicate

antonym: exclude

21. nod (v)- move

move, bow, bob (archaic), jiggle, dip, waggle, move up and down, shake

22- stern- severe severe severe

severe severe severe, strict, harsh, austere, unsympathetic, unyielding, uncompromising, hardhearted,

firm

antonym: easygoing

grim



grim, forbidding, formidable, dour, serious, grave, unsmiling, somber, humorless

antonym: cheerful

23. brass knuckles- metal cover for fingers for fighting: a metal chain or a set of rings attached to a bar that

can be put over the fingers to serve as a weapon

24.- drown-

go downgo down, go under, sink, die

antonym: float

drench

drench, soak, swamp, saturate, flood, submerge, engulf, inundate, overwater

antonym: dry

cover

cover, mask, obscure, hide, overlie, overwhelm, drown out

antonym: amplify

25- yanked- yank [yangk]

verb (past and past participle yanked, present participle yank·ing, 3rd person present singular yanks)

1. vti pull somebody or something sharply: to pull somebody or something suddenly and sharply

2. vt remove somebody or something swiftly: to remove somebody or something suddenly and quickly

noun (plural yanks)

sharp pull: a sudden sharp pull or jerk

26. peculiar- odd

odd, strange, weird, unusual, irregular, abnormal, uncharacteristic, atypical, curious, eccentric,

unconventional

antonym: normal

unique

unique, idiosyncratic, local, individual, special, distinctive, particular, inimitable

antonym: universal

27. torpor (n)- inactivity

inactivity, inertia, indolence, languor, lethargy, listlessness, apathyantonym: excitement

28. Buzz- let somebody into building electronically: to admit somebody to a building by activating an

electronic system that controls a door

waiting for them to buzz me in

29. sauntered- walk

walk, stroll, amble, ramble, meander, wander, promenade

1. easy pace: an easy unhurried pace

walk at a saunter

2. slow walk: a slow leisurely walk

go for a saunter around the grounds

30. Hefty- heft·y [héftee]

(comparative heft·i·er, superlative heft·i·est)adjective

1. powerfully built: big and strong in physique

2. heavy: large and heavy to lift

3. expensive: involving a large sum of money

4. forceful: delivered with or characterized by great force and power



5. strenuous: requiring a lot of effort to do

6. larger than usual: much larger than is usual or required

a hefty sum

31. slot- slit

slit, hole, opening, niche, space, aperture period

period, time, gap, window, opening, space

32. gear- level of efficiency: the particular speed or efficiency with which somebody works ( informal )

I feel as if I'm still in first gear.

33. poke (v)- stab

stab, push, prod, thrust, dig, nudge, punch, jab, stick

protrude

protrude, stick out, project, jut, extend

search through

search through, nose around (informal), look through, root, browse, rummage, search, ferret about

meddle

meddle, pry, snoop (informal), interfere, intrude, mess

34. tickled- prickle

prickle, irritate, scratch, itch

amuse

amuse, entertain, delight, please, make somebody laugh

35. stiff- body

body, dead body, corpse, cadaver, goner (slang), carcass

person

person, body (informal), soul, individual, guy (informal), bod (slang)

36. Linger- remain

remain, stay behind, hang back, hang on, hang around, loiter (disapproving), stay, stick around

(informal), delay, dawdle

antonym: leave

37. titter- giggle

giggle, snigger, chuckle, laugh, chortle, twitter, snicker, cackle

38. twitching- jerk

jerk, jolt, shudder, yank, convulse, tremble, contract

39. piercing- penetrating

penetrating, intense, sharp, loud, earsplitting, high-pitched, shrill, deafening, discordant, strident, acute,

stabbing, painful, keen, cutting, knife-like

antonym: soothing

perceptive

perceptive, searching, shrewd, acute, keen, penetrating, intense, sharp

antonym: gentle

cold

cold, freezing, wintry, raw, biting, chilling, penetrating, bitter

antonym: mild 40. ammoniac- same as ammoniacal (containing or like ammonia: containing or resembling ammonia)

41. unease- anxiety

anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, awkwardness, uneasiness, disquiet, discomfort, agitation,

apprehension, worry

antonym: calm

42. prodded- prod [prod]

transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle prod·ded, present participle prod·ding, 3rd

person present singular prods)



1. poke somebody or something: to poke somebody or something with a finger, elbow, or pointed object

2. incite somebody to action: to incite or encourage somebody to take action

noun (plural prods)

1. a poke: a poke with a finger, elbow, or pointed object

2. incitement to action: an incitement or encouragement to do something

3. poking instrument: an instrument used for poking a person or animal

43. gaze- stare

stare, look, regard (formal), contemplation, observation, scrutiny

44. pompous- self-important

self-important, arrogant, haughty, affected, ostentatious (disapproving), portentous (disapproving),

pretentious, snobbish, exaggerated, grandiose, vain

antonym: modest

showy

showy, flaunting, magnificent, grand, spectacular, splendid, overstated

antonym: modest

45. counters- count·er [kówntər]

(plural coun·ters)

noun

1. flat surface: a flat surface on which food or drink is served, merchandise is displayed, or business is trans

2. flat surface in kitchen: a flat surface in a kitchen on which food can be prepared or dishes laid out

3. small marker: in board games a small object, often a flat disk, used to mark a player's position or to keep

4. imitation coin: an object, usually a flat disk, used as a substitute for a coin

46. gilt- golden

golden, gold-plated, gilded, gold

47. scrollwork-

designs with scrolls: ornamental designs characterized by scrolls, especially in wood

48. Scroll- scroll [skrōl]

noun (plural scrolls)

1. roll of parchment: a roll of paper, parchment, leather, or other material, used for a written document, or a

document written on such a roll

2. list: a list, roll, or roster

3. ornamental design resembling roll of paper: an ornamental design shaped like a rolled or partially rolled piec

paper

4. curved head of stringed instrument: the curved head of a stringed musical instrument where the tuning pegs

are set

5. heraldic ribbon with motto: in heraldry, a ribbon with rolled ends inscribed with a motto Microsoft® Encarta®

2006. © 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

49. mythological- myth·o·log·i·cal [mìthə lójjik'l]

or myth·o·log·ic [mìthə lójjik]

adjective



solemnity

solemnity, grimness, sedateness, dignity, earnestness, thoughtfulness, somberness

antonym: cheerfulness

58. coy- shy

shy, bashful, timid, modest, reserved, demure, diffident, coquettish (literary)

antonym: brazen

59. Fauns- Rural Roman God60. drama- dramatic events or quality: exciting, tense, and gripping events and actions, or an exciting, tense,

and gripping quality, either in a work of art or in a real-life situation

an evening full of drama

61. Zeus- ruler of Greek Gods

62. Europa- Eu·ro·pa [y rṓpə]

noun

1. Phoenician princess: in Greek mythology, a Phoenician princess who was abducted by Zeus and taken to th

island of Crete.

She was the mother of Minos.

2. large moon of Jupiter: a large natural satellite of Jupiter, discovered in 1610 by Galileo. It is 3,130 km/1,94

in diameter and thought to have a thin icy crust.

63. rendition- version

version, interpretation, rendering, execution, delivery, performance

64. ogling- gawking

gawking (informal), staring, gawping (UK, informal), gazing, ogling, gaping

65. haystack- stack of hay: a large pile of hay, especially one that is built in the open

66. canted- cant [kant]

noun (plural cants)

1. slope: slope, degree of slope, or a sloping surface

2. jolt: a jolt that knocks something out of its straight or level position

verb (past and past participle cant·ed, present participle cant·ing, 3rd person present singular cants)

1. vt jolt something: to knock something out of its straight or level position

2. vti put at angle: to lie, or set something, at an angle

67. suggestively- provocatively

provocatively, enticingly, seductively, alluringly, encouragingly, cheekily (UK, informal), tantalizingly,

beguilingly, bewitchingly

antonym: forbiddingly

68. provocatively- provokingly

provokingly, challengingly, confrontationally, defiantly, daringly, aggressively, insolently, offensively,

insultingly, annoyingly, aggravatingly (informal), vexingly

69. droopy- tired

tired, tired out, worn out, fatigued, weary, exhausted

antonym: fresh

hanginghanging, floppy, limp, dangling, sagging, lifeless, flaccid, slack, baggy

antonym: upright

70. sultry- sul·try [súltree]

adjective

1. hot and damp: oppressively hot and damp

2. sensual: giving a suggestion of underlying passion and sensuality

71. sensuality- sen·su·al [sénshoo əl]



adjective

1. carnal: relating to physical or, especially, sexual pleasure

2. voluptuous: suggesting a great deal of physical or, especially, sexual pleasure

sensual lips

3. sensory: relating to the body or the senses as opposed to the mind or the intellect

72. smirk- grin

grin, leer, sneer, simper

73. comical- rib-tickling

rib-tickling (informal), amusing, funny, laughable, sidesplitting, comic, droll, hilarious, wacky (informal),

humorous

antonym: tragic

74. snorted- grunt

grunt, exhale, breathe out, inhale, draw in, breathe in, sniff, expire

75. ploughed- Forge ahead, take the lead, come to the fore, make progress, make headway, move forward,

plough on, plow on

76. shards- sliver

sliver, splinter, spike, shaving, chip, piece, fragment, potsherd77. crackling- crack·ling [krákling]

noun

snapping or popping noises: a series of repeated short sharp snapping or popping noises

crack·lings, plural noun

risp pieces of fatty meat: the crisp pieces left after the fat has been rendered from fatty pieces of meat or s

especially of pork

78. fluke- accident

accident, coincidence, stroke of luck, lucky break, chance occurrence, chance, freak

antonym: mischance

79. pathetically- pitifully

pitifully, touchingly, sadly, movingly, pitiably, tragically, distressingly, heartbreakingly, dolefully,heartrendingly, wretchedly

contemptibly

contemptibly, laughably, ludicrously, ridiculously, pitiably, lamentably, absurdly, derisorily, risibly,

feebly, woefully, pitifully

antonym: admirably

80. sluggish- lethargic

lethargic, inactive, slow, listless, slothful (formal), lazy

antonym: energetic

81. glacial- icy

icy, ice-cold, freezing, biting, bitter, cold, polar

antonym: tropical

hostile

hostile, unfriendly, icy, cold, cool, withering, contemptuous

antonym: warm

82- mediation- arbitration

arbitration, intercession, conciliation, intervention, negotiation, facilitation, intermediation

antonym: provocation

83. facilitation- easing

easing, simplification, enablement, enabling, assistance, help, expedition, acceleration



84. leisure- free time

free time, spare time, time off, freedom, vacation, time out, leisure time, relaxation, rest, ease, R & R,

holiday

antonym: work

85. contemplate- look

look, gaze, stare, watch, examine, observe, survey, scrutinize

weighweigh, muse, deliberate, consider, think, reflect, study, mull over, ponder

anticipate

anticipate, expect, plan, think of, consider, intend, envisage, envision

meditate

meditate, muse, imagine, envisage, envision, think, picture, consider, deliberate, study

86. phrase- expression

expression, saying, idiom, axiom, slogan, turn of phrase, locution, catch phrase, watchword

87. expression- look

look, appearance, countenance, mien (literary), face, air

phrase

phrase, idiom, turn of phrase, term, saying, set phrase

manifestation

manifestation, communication, illustration, example, demonstration, representation, articulation,

utterance, statement

extraction

extraction, squeezing out, pressing out, forcing out

88. abhor (v)- detest

detest, hate, loathe, dislike, despise, be repulsed, be revolted

antonym: adore

89. detest- hate

hate, loathe, despise, abhor (formal), abominate (formal), dislike

antonym: love

90. unembarrassed- unashamed

unashamed, unapologetic, blatant, brazen, barefaced, insolent, bold, shameless, flagrant, immodest,

unabashedantonym: ashamed

91. carnality- enjoyment

enjoyment, happiness, delight, joy, bliss, contentment, satisfaction, gratification

antonym: displeasure

desire

desire, preference, wish, choice, liking, will, inclination

antonym: displeasure

gratification, indulgence, hedonism, decadence, sensuality, carnality

amusement

amusement, recreation, fun, diversion, leisure, relaxation, delectation (formal)

antonym: work

92. cordial- pleasant

pleasant, affable, genial, friendly, affectionate, warm, amiable, jovial, convivial

antonym: unfriendly

93. exhausted- tire somebody out: to make somebody feel very tired or weak,

tired, beat (slang), bushed (informal), pooped (informal), dog-tired (informal), fatigued, worn out,

shattered, dead beat (UK, informal), done in (informal), drained, wearied, spent, all in

antonym: refreshed

94. predictability- expectedness

expectedness, obviousness, certainty, likelihood, probability, liability, sureness (formal), predictableness



antonym: unlikelihood

unoriginality

unoriginality, banality, triteness, obviousness, staleness, tiredness, predictableness

antonym: originality

95. sullen- surly

surly, morose, dour, hostile, brooding, bad-tempered, glowering, angry, grim, gloomy, ill-humored

antonym: friendly leaden

leaden, cloudy, dull, gray, glowering, brooding, gloomy, dark, somber, overcast

antonym: bright

96. jerk- jerk [jurk]

verb (past and past participle jerked, present participle jerk·ing, 3rd person present singular jerks)

1. vt yank somebody or something: to pull somebody or something with a sudden strong movement

He jerked her back from in front of the speeding car.

2. vti move joltingly: to proceed with bumps and jolts, or cause somebody or something to do this

The car jerked forward.

3. vi move in spasm: to move in response to muscular spasms (refers to parts of the body )

4. vt say something abruptly: to utter words or sounds suddenly and forcefully, e.g. from excitement

5. vt make ice cream refreshments: to prepare and serve ice cream sodas, sundaes, and other refreshments at a

soda fountain

noun (plural jerks)

1. sudden yank: a sudden strong pulling movement

giving the door a jerk

2. jolting motion: a bumping or jolting motion

moving in jerks

3. twitch: a spasmodic movement in a muscle

4. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody who is regarded as behaving foolishly (slang insult )

5. overhead lift in weightlifting: a lift in weightlifting in which a barbell is thrust from shoulder height to above the

head

jerks, plural noun

spasmodic movements: involuntary muscular movements often caused by nervousness or excitement

97. ragging- powerful

powerful, intense, furious, strong, rampant, violent, uncontrolled, wild

antonym: mild

98. roused- wide-awake

wide-awake, conscious, wakeful, up, up and about, stirring, aware, alert, roused, aroused

antonym: asleep

99. elated- ecstatic

ecstatic, overjoyed, thrilled, delighted, euphoric, jubilant, excited, in seventh heaven, on cloud nine, high

antonym: disheartened

100. trance- dream

dream, daze, spell, stupor, reverie, daydream, sleep, abstraction

antonym: alertness

101. outrun- outpace

outpace, outstrip, outclass, beat, overtake, leave behind, run faster than

leave behind



leave behind, flee, elude, get away from, run faster than, escape

go beyond

go beyond, exceed, excel, surpass, outshine, outdo, overrun

102. charmed- lucky: so pleasant or lucky as to suggest protection by a magic spell,

lucky

lucky, fortunate, enchanted, magical, fairy-tale, protected

antonym: unlucky delighted

delighted, pleased, enchanted, thrilled, glad, happy

103. tether- tie up

tie up, tie, hitch, fasten, secure, rope, chain, bind, truss

antonym: release

104. mitt- hand

hand, paw (informal), appendage

105. appendage- addition

addition, attachment, adjunct, add-on, accessory, extra, supplement

limb

limb, member, feeler, tentacle, extremity, projection

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