List 26 1. implacable – (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified
2. infinitesimal – (adj.) so small as to be immeasurable
3. innocuous – (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
4. militate – (v.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
5. patent – (n.) exclusive rights over an invention
6. prowess – (n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
7. sedate – (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
8. stentorian – (adj.) extremely loud
9. stipulate – (v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
10. ultimatum – (n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions
List 27 1. alacrity – (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
2. alleviate – (v.) to relieve, make more bearable
3. antithesis – (n.) the direct opposite
4. appall – (v.) to fill with dismay or horror
5. bellicose – (adj.) warlike in manner or temperament
6. disparage – (v.) to belittle, speak badly of
7. dissonant – (adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing
8. droll – (adj.) amusingly odd
9. edict – (n.) an order issued by someone in authority
10. elucidate – (v.) to clarify, explain
List 28 1. laud – (v.) to praise
2. loll – (v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge
3. loquacious – (adj.) talkative, wordy; fond of talking
4. magnanimous – (adj.) generous in forgiving, above all meanness
5. mandatory – (adj.) required
6. nondescript – (adj.) ordinary, not outstanding
7. phlegmatic – (adj.) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional
8. rescind – (v.) to repeal, cancel
9. vivacious – (adj.) lively, full of energy
10. whet – (v.) to sharpen, put an edge on
List 29 1. abrasive – (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down
2. acclimate – (v.) to adapt to a new climate
3. chagrin – (n.) irritation or humiliation caused by frustration
4. complacent – (adj.) self-satisfied; overly content
5. concur – (v.) to express agreement, approve
6. defamation – (n.) slander
7. explicate – (v.) to make plain or clear, explain
8. fracas – (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl
9. grotesque – (adj.) unnatural, distorted
10. pandemonium – (n.) a wild uproar or commotion
List 30
1. raucous – (adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
2. receptive – (adj.) open and responsive to ideas
3. renounce – (v.) to give up or resign something
4. repress – (v.) to hold back; to put down by force
5. reticent – (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved
6. savory – (adj.) tasty, appetizing
7. somnolent – (adj.) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
8. vehement – (adj.) intense, forceful, powerful
9. voluble – (adj.) characterized by a ready flow of words
10. zealous – (adj.) eager, earnest, devoted