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#1 Atone
1 obsolete : reconcile
2 : to supply satisfaction for :
: to make amends

After returning from Las Vegas, Bobby atone for sins by studying diligently for his exams.
to pine
1 : to lose vigor, health, or flesh (as through grief) : languish
2 : to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable <they still pined for their lost wealth>

Romeo and Juliet pined for one another when they were separated.
Chaste
1 : innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
2 : celibate
3 : pure in thought and act : modest
4 a : severely simple in design or execution : austere <chaste classicism> b : clean, spotless

Legend says that Queen Elizabeth maintained chaste relations with her romantic suitors.
eddy
1 a : a current of water or air running contrary to the main current; especially : a circular current : whirlpool b : something moving similarly
2 : a contrary or circular current (as of thought or policy)

Odysseus had to decide between traveling toward the sirens or steering his boat toward eddies.
sacked
sacked
the plundering of a captured town
The Greek army returned and set about sacking Troy.
patrician
patrician
1 : a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
2 a : a person of high birth : aristocrat b : a person of breeding and cultivation
The patricians dominated the political scene for centuries in Rome.
reproach
reproach

1 : an expression of rebuke or disapproval
2 : the act or action of reproaching or disapproving <was beyond reproach>
3 a : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace b : discredit, disgrace
4 obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn

I must work hard to make my singing above reproach; there must be no faults which hard work would take care of.

If we should ever get to Heaven, we shall find nobody to reproach us for being black, or for being slaves.
Jupiter Hammon
malevolent
malevolent 1 : having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
2 : productive of harm or evil
The wicked old woman gave a malevolent smile.
ominous
Ominous 1. foreboding evil
2. serving as or having significance as an omen
The swirling winds and screeching crows were ominous.
soliloquy
Soliloquy
a. A dramatic or literary form of discourse in which a character talks to himself or herself or reveals his or her thoughts without addressing a listener.
b. A specific speech or piece of writing in this form of discourse.
2. The act of speaking to oneself.

Hamlet’s famous soliloquy, “ To be or not to be” is well known.
averse
averse
Having a feeling of opposition, distaste, or aversion; strongly disinclined:

Now that the economy is weak, investors are often averse to taking risks.
aristocracy
aristocracy
1. A hereditary ruling class; nobility.
2.
a. Government by a ruling class.
b. A state or country having this form of government.

A king is at the head of an aristocracy.
conspiracy
conspiracy
1. An agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act.
2. A group of conspirators.
3. Law An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime or accomplish a legal purpose through illegal action.
4. A joining or acting together, as if by sinister design:

People sometimes say that JFK’s assassination was the result of a conspiracy.
aloof
aloof
Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote: stood apart with aloof dignity.
adv.
At a distance but within view; apart.

On the day his dog died, Bob was very aloof.
dismemberment
Dismembered
. To cut, tear, or pull off the limbs of.
2. To divide into piece

The punishment for treason in some countries is dismemberment by way of being tied to four horses and torn apart.
honor
honor
. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.
2.
a. Good name; reputation.
b. A source or cause of credit
I have the honor to present the governor.
valor
valor
Courage and boldness, as in battle; bravery.

The senator had earned a purple heart medal for the valor he displayed during war.
seductive
Seductive
Tending to seduce; alluring
Marilyn Monroe was viewed as seductive by many Americans.
traitor
traitor
One who betrays one's country, a cause, or a trust, especially one who commits treason.
He was a traitor to his country.
mentor
mentor
1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

Many young children need good mentors in order to grow up to fulfill their potential.
beguile
1. To deceive by guile; delude. See Synonyms at deceive.
2. To take away from by or as if by guile; cheat: a disease that has beguiled me of strength.
3. To distract the attention of; divert: "to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming" (Abraham Lincoln).
4. To pass (time) pleasantly.
5. To amuse or charm; delight. See Synonyms at charm.
She beguiled the children with stories.
condescend
Condescend
1. To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself. See Synonyms at stoop1.
2. To deal with people in a patronizingly superior manner.

The teenage boy did not like how his math teacher spoke to him in a condescending tone about the importance of knowing multiplication tables.
oppressive
oppressive
1. Difficult to bear; burdensome: oppressive laws.
2. Exercising power arbitrarily and often unjustly; tyrannical.
3. Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit: oppressive weather. See Synonyms at burdensome.

The heat in the attic was oppressive.
Her father’s curfew rules were overly strict and oppressive.
spurn
1 obsolete a : stumble b : kick 1a
2 archaic : to reject something disdainfully
transitive verb
1 : to tread sharply or heavily upon : trample
2 : to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
synonyms see decline

The beautiful Penelope spurned romantic proposals from suitors.
formidable
Formidable
1. Arousing fear, dread, or alarm: the formidable prospect of major surgery.
2. Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder: "Though a true hero, he was also a thoroughgoing bureaucrat and politician, a formidable combination" (Mario Puzo).
3. Difficult to undertake, surmount, or defeat: a formidable challenge; a formidable opponent.
omen
omen 1. A phenomenon supposed to portend good or evil; a prophetic sign.
2. Prognostication; portent: birds of ill omen.
tr.v. o·mened, o·men·ing, o·mens
To be a prophetic sign of; portend.

The crack of thunder at the wedding seemed like a bad omen.
stealth
stealth
1. The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way.
2. The quality or characteristic of being furtive or covert.
3. Archaic The act of stealing.

The thief made stealth movements around the laser beam security system
oblivion
oblivion
1. The condition or quality of being completely forgotten:
2. The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness: sought the great oblivion of sleep.
3. Official overlooking of offenses; amnesty.

When she went to the ocean, she forget where she was and felt like she was in oblivion.
tumult
tumult
1.. The din and commotion of a great crowd.
2.
a. A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
b. A tempestuous uprising; a riot.
3. Agitation of the mind or emotions: "I spend much time in a tumult of anger and disbelief"
New York is a city full of tumult
augmented
Augmented
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength; "his augmented renown"; "a greatly augmented collection of books
resolution
Resolution

1. The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination.
2. A resolving to do something.
3. A course of action determined or decided on.


My new years resolution is to study more for my exams.
carrion
carrion
Dead and decaying flesh.
adj.
1. Of or similar to dead and decaying flesh.
2. Feeding on such flesh.
The vultures ate the carrion that was left behind when a car hit a deer.
shrewd
shrewd
1. Characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence, and often a sense of the practical.
2. Disposed to artful and cunning practices; tricky.
3. Sharp; penetrating:

I always appreciated the shrewd insight provided by my teachers.
strife
strife 1. Heated, often violent dissension; bitter conflict. See Synonyms at discord.
2. A struggle, fight, or quarrel.
3. Contention or competition between rivals

There was a great deal of strife between the two feuding families.
beseech
Beseech
1. To address an earnest or urgent request to; implore: beseech them for help.
2. To request earnestly; beg for: beseech help. See Synonyms at beg.

The beggar beseeched coffee shop customers for spare change.
ingratitude
lack of thankfulness Ingratitude

The children showed ingratitude for the gifts they received and they complained that they had not received what they put on their Christmas lists.
sterile
Sterile 1. Not producing or incapable of producing offspring.
2.
a. Not producing or incapable of producing seed, fruit spores, or other reproductive structures. Used of plants or their parts.
b. Producing little or no vegetation; unfruitful: sterile land.
3. Free from live bacteria or other microorganisms: a sterile operating area; sterile instruments.
4. Lacking imagination, creativity, or vitality.
5. Lacking the power to function; not productive or effective; fruitless: a sterile discussion.

The surgery room was sterile so that nothing was contaminated.
lamented
Lamented

Suzy lamented to death of her pet gerbal.

Mourned for: our late lamented president.
liable
liable
1. Legally obligated; responsible: liable for military service. See Synonyms at responsible.
2. At risk of or subject to experiencing or suffering something unpleasant. Used with to: liable to criminal charges; liable to diabetes.
3. Likely. Often used with reference to an unfavorable outcome: In a depression banks are liable to fail.
prodigy
prodigy

1 a : a portentous event : omen b : something extraordinary or inexplicable
2 a : an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or event b : a highly talented child or youth


some great musicians are child prodigies who have played music easily since their youth.
construe
construe

An interpretation or translation.

The teacher construed the student’s behavior as a sign that the student did not care about the class.
insurrection
insurrection
the act or an instance of rebelling against a government in power or the civil authorities; insurgency

When the farmers were not paid appropriately for their work, they led an insurrection against the government
adversity
Adversity
1. distress; affliction; hardship
2. an unfortunate event or incident


Liz developed strong character because she faced great adversity in the city where she grew up.
rancor
rancor
Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will. See Synonyms at enmity.

Juliet Capulet’s father could no longer contain his rancor when he learned that Romeo and Juliet were dating.
prudent
prudent
1. Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.
2. Careful in regard to one's own interests; provident.
3. Careful about one's conduct; circumspect.

It would be prudent for you to follow the school rules.
strategist
Strategist

One who is skilled in strategy.

Dick Cheney is a masterful political strategist.
uncouth
Uncouth

1 a archaic : not known or not familiar to one : seldom experienced : uncommon, rare b obsolete : mysterious, uncanny
2 a : strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : outlandish b : lacking in polish and grace : rugged <uncouth verse> c : awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude


The mayor was rude and uncouth to the janitors in his building.
promontory
Promontory
1. A high ridge of land or rock jutting out into a body of water; a headland.
2. Anatomy A projecting part.

Wylie coyote ran to a promontory while he was chasing the road runner.
bereft
Bereft

a. Deprived of something: They are bereft of their dignity.
b. Lacking something needed or expected: "Today's graduates seem keenly aware that the future is bereft of conventional expectations" (Bruce Weber).
2. Suffering the death of a loved one; bereaved: the bereft parents.


The goodwill store was bereft of cheesy Christmas sweaters because everyone had already bought them earlier in December.
affability
Affability

1. Easy and pleasant to speak to; approachable.
2. Gentle and gracious: an affable smile.

Bob won the title of senior class president because of his affability
conceptions
Conceptions

a. The ability to form or understand mental concepts and abstractions.
b. Something conceived in the mind; a concept, plan, design, idea, or thought. See Synonyms at idea.
3. Archaic A beginning; a start.

His conception of socialism is incorrect.
Conceptions such as the meaning of life are difficult to understand.
feeble
feeble

a. Lacking strength; weak.
b. Indicating weakness.
2. Lacking vigor, force, or effectiveness; inadequate. See Synonyms at weak.

Many students have a feeble understanding of grammar rules.
The old man was feeble and had trouble carrying his groceries to his car.
obscurely
Obscurely
a. So faintly perceptible as to lack clear delineation; indistinct. See Synonyms at dark.
b. Indistinctly heard; faint.
c. Linguistics Having the reduced, neutral sound represented by schwa ().
3.
a. Far from centers of human population: an obscure

We could obscurely see the lighthouse in the distance
replication
replication
1. A fold or a folding back.
2. A reply to an answer; a rejoinder.
3. Law The plaintiff's response to the defendant's answer or plea.
4. An echo or reverberation.
5. A copy or reproduction.
6. The act or process of duplicating or reproducing something.

It is amazing that human cells can carry out replication of DNA.