AP/LIST 5
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- contrite, adj
- 1 : grieving and penitent for sin or shortcoming; 2 : proceeding from contrition <contrite sighs>
- contumely, n
- : harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt; also : an instance of such language or treatment
- convivial, adj
- : relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
- copious, adj
- 1 a : yielding something abundantly <a copious harvest> <copious springs> b : plentiful in number <copious references to other writers> 2 a : full of thought, information, or matter b : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style <a copious talker> 3 : present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale <copious weeping> <copious food and drink> synonym see PLENTIFUL
- corollary, n
- 1 : a proposition inferred immediately from a proved proposition with little or no additional proof 2 a : something that naturally follows : RESULT b : something that incidentally or naturally accompanies or parallels
- corporeal, adj
- 1 : having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: as a : not spiritual b : not immaterial or intangible : SUBSTANTIAL 2 archaic : CORPORAL synonym see MATERIAL
- corroborate, v
- "to support with evidence or authority : make more certain
- coterie, n
- : an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
- covenant, n
- 1 : a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : COMPACT 2 a : a written agreement or promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of some action b : the common-law action to recover damages for breach of such a contract
- cower, v
- : to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays synonym see FAWN
- craven, adj
- 1 archaic : DEFEATED, VANQUISHED 2 : lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted synonym see COWARDLY
- credence, n
- 1 a : mental acceptance as true or real <give credence to gossip> b : CREDIBILITY 1 <lends credence to the theory> 2 : CREDENTIALS -- used in the phrase letters of credence 3 [Middle French, from Old Italian credenza] : a Renaissance sideboard used chiefly for valuable plate 4 : a small table where the bread and wine rest before consecration synonym see BELIEF
- crony, n
- : a close friend especially of long standing : PAL
- crux, n
- 1 : a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question 2 : an essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome <the crux of the problem> 3 : a main or central feature (as of an argument)
- culinary, adj
- : of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
- culmination, n
- 1 : the action of culminating 2 : culminating position : CLIMAX synonym see SUMMIT
- culpable, adj
- 1 archaic : GUILTY, CRIMINAL 2 : meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful <culpable negligence> synonym see BLAMEWORTHY
- cumbrous, adj
- : CUMBERSOME synonym see HEAVY
- cursory, adj
- rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : HASTY <a cursory glance> synonym see SUPERFICIAL
- curtail, v
- : to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part <curtail the power of the executive branch> <curtail inflation> synonym see SHORTEN
- cynic, n
- 1 capitalized : an adherent of an ancient Greek school of philosophers who held the view that virtue is the only good and that its essence lies in self-control and independence 2 : a faultfinding captious critic; especially : one who believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest
- daunt, v
- : to lessen the courage of : COW, SUBDUE synonym see DISMAY
- dawdle, v
- 1 : to spend time idly 2 : to move lackadaisically <dawdled up the hill> transitive senses : to spend fruitlessly or lackadaisically <dawdled the day away> synonym see DELAY
- dearth, n
- 1 : scarcity that makes dear; specifically : FAMINE 2 : an inadequate supply : LACK
- debility, n
- : WEAKNESS, INFIRMITY
- decorum, n
- 1 : literary and dramatic propriety : FITNESS 2 : propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance 3 : ORDERLINESS 4 plural : the conventions of polite behavior
- decrepit, adj
- 1 : wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age 2 a : impaired by use or wear : WORN-OUT b : fallen into ruin or disrepair 3 : DILAPIDATED, RUN-DOWN
- deference, n
- respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes synonym see HONOR
- degenerate, n
- one that is degenerate: as a : one degraded from the normal moral standard b : a sexual pervert c : one showing signs of reversion to an earlier culture stage
- delineate, v
- 1 a : to indicate or represent by drawn or painted lines b : to mark the outline of <lights delineating the narrow streets> 2 : to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail <delineate a character in the story> <delineate the steps to be taken by the government>
- demeanor, n
- : behavior toward others : outward manner synonym see BEARING
- denotation, n
- 1 : an act or process of denoting 2 : MEANING; especially : a direct specific meaning as distinct from an implied or associated idea 3 a : a denoting term : NAME b : SIGN, INDICATION <visible denotations of divine wrath> 4 : the totality of things to which a term is applicable especially in logic -- compare CONNOTATION
- deplore, v
- 1 a : to feel or express grief for b : to regret strongly 2 : to consider unfortunate or deserving of deprecation ynonyms DEPLORE, LAMENT, BEWAIL, BEMOAN mean to express grief or sorrow for something. DEPLORE implies regret for the loss or impairment of something of value <deplores the breakdown in family values>. LAMENT implies a profound or demonstrative expression of sorrow <lamenting the loss of their only child>. BEWAIL and BEMOAN imply sorrow, disappointment, or protest finding outlet in words or cries, BEWAIL commonly suggesting loudness, and BEMOAN lugubriousness <fans bewailed the defeat> <purists bemoaning the corruption of the language>.
- deploy, v
- 1 a : to extend (a military unit) especially in width b : to place in battle formation or appropriate positions 2 : to spread out, utilize, or arrange especially strategically intransitive senses : to move in being deployed
- depraved, adj
- archaic : to speak ill of : MALIGN 2 : to make bad : CORRUPT; especially : to corrupt morally synonym see DEBASE
- derelict, n
- 1 a : something voluntarily abandoned; specifically : a ship abandoned on the high seas b : a tract of land left dry by receding water 2 : a destitute homeless social misfit : VAGRANT, BUM
- derision, n
- 1 a : the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt b : a state of being derided 2 : an object of ridicule or scorn
- derogatory, adj
- 1 : detracting from the character or standing of something -- often used with to, of, or from 2 : expressive of a low opinion : DISPARAGING <derogatory remarks>
- desecrate, v
- 1 : to violate the sanctity of : PROFANE 2 : to treat disrespectfully, irreverently, or outrageously <the kind of shore development ... that has desecrated so many waterfronts -- John Fischer>
- desiccate, v
- 1 : to dry up 2 : to preserve (a food) by drying : DEHYDRATE 3 : to drain of emotional or intellectual vitality intransitive senses : to become dried up
- desist, v
- : to cease to proceed or act synonym see STOP
- desolate, adj
- 1 : devoid of inhabitants and visitors : DESERTED 2 : joyless, disconsolate, and sorrowful through or as if through separation from a loved one 3 a : showing the effects of abandonment and neglect : DILAPIDATED b : BARREN, LIFELESS <a desolate landscape> c : devoid of warmth, comfort, or hope : GLOOMY <desolate memories> synonym see ALONE
- despondent, adj
- : feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression <despondent about his health> synonyms DESPONDENT, DESPAIRING, DESPERATE, HOPELESS mean having lost all or nearly all hope. DESPONDENT implies a deep dejection arising from a conviction of the uselessness of further effort <despondent about yet another rejection>. DESPAIRING suggests the slipping away of all hope and often despondency <despairing appeals for the return of the kidnapped child>. DESPERATE implies despair that prompts reckless action or violence in the face of defeat or frustration <one last desperate attempt to turn the tide of battle>. HOPELESS suggests despair and the cessation of effort or resistance and often implies acceptance or resignation <the situation of the trapped miners is hopeless>.