Vocabulary and Synonyms

To repudiate means to reject the validity or authority of something, or to refuse to acknowledge it as true. Retention is a noun referring to the continued possession of something, reproach means to express disapproval, and satiate means to satisfy a desire to the full.

Provocative is an adjective used to describe something that is intended to cause a strong reaction, such as anger, excitement, or thought. Prosecute and prohibit are verbs, while prompt can be an adjective meaning quick or a verb meaning to cause.

Pragmatic describes an approach that is practical, realistic, and focused on what works in the real world rather than on theories. Potent means powerful, predecessor refers to someone who held a position before, and prescribed means recommended or authorized.

Petulant describes someone, often a child, who is childishly sulky, bad-tempered, or irritable. Postulate is a verb, pitiable means deserving pity, and potent is an adjective meaning powerful or influential.

To perish means to die, rot, or be destroyed, often in a sudden or violent manner. Postulate is a verb meaning to assume, plausible is an adjective meaning believable, and potent is an adjective meaning powerful.

Paramount describes something that is of utmost importance, supreme, or dominant. Persecute is a verb meaning to harass, pinnacle is a noun meaning the peak, and petulant is an adjective meaning irritable.

Ornate describes something that is highly detailed, elaborate, or heavily decorated. Vanquish and modify are verbs, while momentous means of great importance.

To opine means to express or state one's opinion openly. Perish means to die, claim means to assert ownership or truth, and null is an adjective meaning void.

Omnipotent combines the prefix omni (all) and potent (powerful) to mean having unlimited or infinite power. Ornate means highly decorated, oust is a verb meaning to drive out, and opine is a verb meaning to express an opinion.

Obsolete describes something that is out of date, no longer in use, or replaced by something newer. Objective means unbiased, onset is a noun meaning the beginning, and opine is a verb meaning to express an opinion.

Malleable describes a material that can be hammered, shaped, or molded without breaking, or metaphorically, a person who is easily influenced. Modest means humble, malicious means intending harm, and innovative means introducing new ideas.

To lament means to express deep grief, sorrow, or regret for something. Lucrative means profitable, melodramatic means overly emotional, and malicious means intending to cause harm.

Insatiable describes an appetite, desire, or curiosity that is impossible to satisfy. Indulgent means overly generous or lenient, revoke is a verb meaning to cancel, and irreconcilable means incapable of being brought into harmony.

To incite means to encourage, stir up, or prompt action, often of a violent or rebellious nature. Indulge means to yield to a desire, indiscriminately is an adverb meaning randomly, and invoke means to call upon.