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Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; (of a person) open and communicative.
Extensive, Broad, Talkative

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1 Expansive Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; (of a person) open and communicative. Extensive, Broad, Talkative
2 Expedient Convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral. Convenient, Practical, Advantageous
3 Expeditious Done with speed and efficiency. Speedy, Swift, Efficient
4 Expel To force (someone) to leave a place or organization. Eject, Banish, Oust
5 Exploitative Making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage. Manipulative, Predatory, Abusive
6 Extortion The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. Blackmail, Coercion, Shakedown
7 Exuberance The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. Ebullience, Energy, Enthusiasm
8 Fabricate To invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent. Invent, Forge, Make up
9 Facilitation The action of facilitating something (making it easier). Assistance, Aid, Promotion
10 Faction A small organized dissenting group within a larger one. Clique, Group, Sect
11 Fallacy A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. Misconception, Delusion, Error
12 Falter To start to lose strength or momentum. Hesitate, Stumble, Waver
13 Fanatical Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal. Zealous, Extremist, Obsessive
14 Fantastic Extraordinarily good or attractive; imaginative. Wonderful, Imaginative, Bizarre
15 Fathom To understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. Understand, Comprehend, Grasp
16 Feasible Possible to do easily or conveniently. Possible, Practicable, Viable
17 Federalism The federal principle or system of government. Unionism, Confederation, Federal system
18 Feeble Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. Weak, Frail, Infirm
19 Ferocious Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. Fierce, Savage, Wild
20 Ferocity The state or quality of being ferocious. Savagery, Brutality, Fierceness
21 Fetter To restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles. Restrain, Shackle, Bind
22 Feud A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. Conflict, Quarrel, Vendetta
23 Fillip Something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. Boost, Stimulus, Incentive
24 Flagrant (Of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. Blatant, Glaring, Obvious
25 Flak Strong criticism. Criticism, Censure, Hostility
26 Flamboyant (Of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. Ostentatious, Showy, Colorful
27 Fledgling A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped. Novice, Beginner, Emerging
28 Fleeting Lasting for a very short time. Brief, Transient, Ephemeral
29 Flexible Capable of bending easily without breaking. Pliable, Adaptable, Elastic
30 Flimsy Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged. Fragile, Weak, Thin
31 Fluctuate To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. Vary, Oscillate, Shift
32 Flurry A small swirling mass of something; a sudden short period of commotion or excitement. Burst, Spurt, Commotion
33 Foist To impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on. Impose, Force, Thrust
34 Foreclose To take possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their payments; to rule out. Repossess, Preclude, Prevent
35 Formidable Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. Intimidating, Impressive, Daunting
36 Forsake To abandon (someone or something). Abandon, Desert, Leave
37 Fragile (Of an object) easily broken or damaged. Breakable, Delicate, Frail
38 Frailty The condition of being weak and delicate. Weakness, Infirmity, Defect
39 Frantic Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. Panic-stricken, Frenzied, Hectic
40 Fraught (Of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable); causing anxiety. Filled, Charged, Anxious
41 Fray (Of a fabric, rope, or cord) unraveled or worn at the edge; a situation of intense activity. Unravel, Conflict, Skirmish
42 Frenetic Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. Hectic, Hyperactive, Frenzied
43 Frenzied Wildly excited or uncontrolled. Frantic, Wild, Hysterical
44 Fret To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious. Worry, Agonize, Stress
45 Friction The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or animosity. Conflict, Discord, Rubbing
46 Frivolous Not having any serious purpose or value. Trivial, Silly, Superficial
47 Frontier A line or border separating two countries. Border, Boundary, Edge
48 Frugality The quality of being economical with money or food. Thrift, Economy, Saving
49 Fungibility The ability of a good or asset to be interchanged with other individual goods or assets of the same type. Interchangeability, Exchangeability, Replaceability
50 Furore An outbreak of public anger or excitement. Uproar, Outcry, Commotion
51 Garner To gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). Gather, Collect, Accumulate
52 Genocide The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group. Massacre, Slaughter, Extermination
53 Germane Relevant to a subject under consideration. Relevant, Pertinent, Applicable
54 Gestation The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of a plan. Pregnancy, Development, Incubation
55 Ghastly Causing great horror or fear. Horrible, Frightful, Pale
56 Gilt Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint. Gilded, Gold-plated, Adorned
57 Glean To extract (information) from various sources. Gather, Harvest, Obtain
58 Gloom Partial or total darkness; a state of depression or despondency. Darkness, Despair, Melancholy
59 Glut An excessively abundant supply of something. Surplus, Excess, Oversupply
60 Goad To provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction. Provoke, Spur, Prod
61 Goodwill Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. Benevolence, Friendliness, Favor
62 Gorge A narrow valley between hills or mountains; to eat greedily. Canyon, Ravine; Devour, Overeat
63 Gorgeous Beautiful; very pleasant. Beautiful, Stunning, Magnificent
64 Gracious Courteous, kind, and pleasant. Courteous, Kind, Polite
65 Grassroots The most basic level of an activity or organization. Fundamental, Basic, Popular
66 Grievance A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest. Complaint, Injustice, Grudge
67 Grim Forbidding or uninviting. Stern, Gloomy, Bleak
68 Grisly Causing horror or disgust. Gruesome, Ghastly, Horrifying
69 Grist Useful material, especially to back up an argument; grain that is ground to make flour. Material, Fodder, Resources
70 Grudge A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury. Resentment, Grievance, Bitterness
71 Guile Sly or cunning intelligence. Cunning, Deceit, Artifice
72 Hamper To hinder or impede the movement or progress of. Hinder, Obstruct, Impede
73 Haphazard Lacking any obvious principle of organization. Random, Disorganized, Chaotic
74 Hapless (Especially of a person) unfortunate. Unlucky, Unfortunate, Cursed
75 Harass To subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. Pester, Badger, Torment
76 Hashtag A word or phrase preceded by a hash sign ( ), used on social media to identify messages on a specific topic.
77 Haughty Arrogantly superior and disdainful. Arrogant, Proud, Snobbish
78 Hazard A danger or risk. Danger, Peril, Risk
79 Headway Forward progress. Progress, Advance, Stride
80 Heretic A person believing in or practicing religious heresy; a holder of unorthodox opinions. Dissenter, Nonconformist, Apostate
81 Hesitancy The quality or state of being hesitant. Reluctance, Uncertainty, Doubt
82 Hideous Ugly or disgusting to look at. Ugly, Repulsive, Grotesque
83 Hierarchy A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority. Ranking, Pecking order, Grading
84 Hobble To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain or injury; to restrict activity or development. Limp, Restrict, Hamper
85 Hotspot A place of significant activity, danger, or violence. Flashpoint, Center, Hub
86 Hurdle An obstacle or difficulty. Obstacle, Barrier, Challenge
87 Hybrid A thing made by combining two different elements. Mixture, Cross, Composite
88 Hyped-Up Extremely excited or stimulated; promoted excessively. Exaggerated, Overblown, Agitated
89 Hypocrisy The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform. Insincerity, Deceit, Duplicity
90 Idealize To represent as perfect or better than in reality. Romanticize, Glorify, Deify
91 Illicit Forbidden by law, rules, or custom. Illegal, Unlawful, Banned
92 Immaculate Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws. Spotless, Pristine, Flawless
93 Immense Extremely large or great. Huge, Vast, Enormous
94 Immerse To dip or submerge in a liquid; to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity. Submerge, Engross, Absorb
95 Imminent About to happen. Impending, Approaching, Looming
96 Immunity Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty. Exemption, Resistance, Protection
97 Impair To weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function). Damage, Weaken, Diminish
98 Impartial Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. Unbiased, Neutral, Fair
99 Impasse A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement. Deadlock, Stalemate, Standoff
100 Impediment A hindrance or obstruction in doing something. Obstacle, Barrier, Hindrance
101 Impending Be about to happen. Imminent, Looming, Approaching
102 Imperative Of vital importance; crucial. Vital, Crucial, Essential
103 Imperious Arrogant and domineering. Domineering, Bossy, Overbearing
104 Impious Not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god. Godless, Ungodly, Irreverent
105 Implant To insert or fix (tissue or an artificial object) in a person's body; to establish (an idea) in the mind. Insert, Embed, Instil
106 Implement To put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect. Execute, Apply, Enact
107 Implementation The process of putting a decision or plan into effect. Execution, Application, Performance
108 Implication The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated. Suggestion, Inference, Association
109 Import The meaning or significance of something; (also: to bring goods into a country). Significance, Importance, Consequence
110 Impose To force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. Inflict, Force, Foist
111 Imprimatur An official license issued by the Roman Catholic Church to print an ecclesiastical or religious book; official approval. Approval, Authorization, Sanction
112 Impute To represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute. Attribute, Ascribe, Assign
113 In The Offing Likely to happen or appear soon. Imminent, Upcoming, Brewing
114 Incarceration The state of being imprisoned. Imprisonment, Confinement, Detention
115 Incarnation A person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality. Embodiment, Personification, Manifestation
116 Incentive A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something. Motivation, Inducement, Stimulus
117 Incitement The action of provoking unlawful behavior or urging someone to behave unlawfully. Provocation, Instigation, Agitation
118 Inclination A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way. Tendency, Propensity, Leaning
119 Incompetent Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. Inept, Unskilled, Incapable
120 Incongruous Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. Out of place, Clashing, Inappropriate
121 Incorporate To take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include. Include, Integrate, Absorb
122 Incremental Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale. Gradual, Step-by-step, Progressive
123 Incumbency The holding of an office or the period during which one is held. Tenure, Term, Occupancy
124 Incumbent Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; (noun) the holder of an office. Mandatory, Binding; Officeholder
125 Indefensible Not justifiable by argument. Unjustifiable, Inexcusable, Unforgivable
126 Indelible (Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed. Permanent, Lasting, Enduring
127 Indigenous Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. Native, Aboriginal, Local
128 Indiscriminate Done at random or without careful judgment. Random, Haphazard, Unselective
129 Indulgent Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone. Lenient, Permissive, Tolerant
130 Inequity Lack of fairness or justice. Unfairness, Injustice, Bias
131 Inevitable Certain to happen; unavoidable. Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain
132 Infantilise To treat (someone) as a child or in a way that denies their maturity. Baby, Pamper, Patronize
133 Inference A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. Deduction, Conclusion, Assumption
134 Inferno A large fire that is dangerously out of control. Blaze, Conflagration, Fire
135 Infiltrate To enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually. Penetrate, Invade, Intrude
136 Infirm Not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness. Frail, Weak, Feeble
137 Infringe To actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). Violate, Breach, Transgress
138 Infringement The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc. Violation, Breach, Transgression
139 Ingenuous (Of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting. Naive, Innocent, Trusting
140 Inglorious (Of an action or situation) causing shame or a loss of honor. Shameful, Disgraceful, Ignominious
141 Inherent Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. Intrinsic, Innate, Built-in
142 Innuendo An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. Insinuation, Hint, Suggestion
143 Inoculate To treat (a person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. Immunize, Vaccinate, Protect
144 Insensitive Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings. Heartless, Unfeeling, Callous
145 Insinuate To suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. Imply, Hint, Suggest
146 Insinuation An unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad. Suggestion, Hint, Innuendo
147 Insipid Lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest. Tasteless, Bland, Boring
148 Insolvent Unable to pay debts owed. Bankrupt, Penniless, Ruined
149 Instil To gradually establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind. Inculcate, Implant, Infuse
150 Insular Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience. Narrow-minded, Parochial, Isolated
151 Insurrection A violent uprising against an authority or government. Rebellion, Uprising, Revolt
152 Integrity The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole. Honesty, Probity, Wholeness
153 Interim The intervening time; provisional or temporary. Provisional, Temporary, Stopgap
154 Intervention The action or process of intervening. Involvement, Intercession, Mediation
155 Intractable Hard to control or deal with. Unmanageable, Stubborn, Obstinate
156 Intricate Very complicated or detailed. Complex, Complicated, Elaborate
157 Intrigue To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to make secret plans. Fascinate, Plot, Conspire
158 Intrinsic Belonging naturally; essential. Inherent, Innate, Essential
159 Invasive Tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully; intruding on a person's privacy. Intrusive, Pervasive, Encroaching
160 Invective Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. Abuse, Vitriol, Diatribe
161 Invincible Too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Unbeatable, Indomitable, Unconquerable
162 Invoke To cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument. Cite, Appeal to, Summon
163 Irrepressible Not able to be controlled or restrained. Uncontrollable, Unstoppable, Boisterous
164 Iteration The repetition of a process or utterance. Repetition, Cycle, Version
165 Jaded Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. Sated, Weary, Cynical
166 Jarring Causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration; incongruous in a striking or shocking way. Jolting, Grating, Clashing
167 Jejune Naive, simplistic, and superficial. Naive, Childish, Boring
168 Jeopardize To put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. Endanger, Threaten, Risk
169 Jovial Cheerful and friendly. Cheerful, Jolly, Convivial
170 Jubilant Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph. Overjoyed, Ecstatic, Triumphant
171 Judicious Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. Wise, Prudent, Sensible
172 Junta A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. Faction, Cabal, Council
173 Just Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair. Fair, Equitable, Righteous
174 Justify To show or prove to be right or reasonable. Defend, Validate, Substantiate
175 Juvenile For or relating to young people; immature. Young, Adolescent, Childish
176 Keen Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; (of a sense) highly developed. Eager, Sharp, Astute
177 Kindred Similar in kind; related. Related, Similar, Allied
178 Knave A dishonest or unscrupulous man. Rogue, Scoundrel, Rascal
179 Knell The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. Toll, Peal, Ringing
180 Knotty Extremely difficult or intricate. Complex, Complicated, Intricate
181 Lag To fall behind in movement, progress, or development. Trail, Linger, Delay
182 Laggard A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others. Straggler, Slacker, Loafer
183 Lapse A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; an interval or passage of time. Failure, Error, Interval
184 Laudable (Of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation. Praiseworthy, Commendable, Admirable
185 Lavish Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; given in great amounts. Luxurious, Extravagant, Opulent
186 Lax Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful. Slack, Lenient, Negligent
187 League A collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for mutual protection or cooperation. Alliance, Association, Coalition
188 Ledger A book or other collection of financial accounts. Account book, Record, Register
189 Legal Tender Coins or banknotes that must be accepted if offered in payment of a debt. Currency, Cash, Money
190 Legislator A person who makes laws. Lawmaker, Parliamentarian, Senator
191 Lenient (Of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant. Forgiving, Tolerant, Soft
192 Leverage To use (something) to maximum advantage; the power to influence. Advantage, Influence, Clout
193 Liability The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt. Responsibility, Debt, Burden
194 Liable Responsible by law; likely to do or to be something. Responsible, Accountable, Prone
195 Liberal Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values; generous. Progressive, Generous, Broad-minded
196 Licensure The granting or holding of a license. Certification, Accreditation, Authorization
197 Linger To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave. Stay, Remain, Loiter
198 Linguistic Relating to language or linguistics. Verbal, Rhetorical, Grammatical
199 Listless (Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm. Lethargic, Enervated, Spiritless
200 Lobby To seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue. Influence, Petition, Urge
201 Logistics The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies. Organization, Planning, Management
202 Loom To appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening; (of an event) seem about to happen. Emerge, Impend, Hover
203 Loopholes Ambiguities or inadequacies in the law or a set of rules. Flaw, Escape clause, Gap
204 Lopsided With one side lower or smaller than the other. Uneven, Asymmetrical, Unbalanced
205 Lucid Expressed clearly; easy to understand. Clear, Intelligible, Articulate
206 Lukewarm (Of liquid or food) only moderately warm; showing little enthusiasm. Tepid, Indifferent, Unenthusiastic
207 Lunacy The state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use). Madness, Insanity, Folly
208 Lure To tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere. Tempt, Entice, Attract
209 Luscious (Of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste. Delicious, Succulent, Juicy
210 Luxuriant (Of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush. Lush, Abundant, Profuse
211 Machinations Plots or schemes. Schemes, Plots, Conspiracies
212 Macroeconomic Relating to the economy as a whole. Aggregate economic, Large-scale economic
213 Mandarin A powerful official or senior bureaucrat. Bureaucrat, Official, Functionary
214 Mandate An official order or commission to do something. Authority, Order, Command
215 Mandatory Required by law or rules; compulsory. Compulsory, Obligatory, Required
216 Manifesto A public declaration of policy and aims. Declaration, Statement, Platform
217 Manna Unexpected help or comfort (originally food miraculously supplied to Israelites). Windfall, Blessing, Godsend
218 Maximalist A person who holds extreme views and is not prepared to compromise. Extremist, Radical, Uncompromising
219 Meddle To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. Interfere, Intrude, Tamper
220 Mercurial (Of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. Volatile, Capricious, Fickle
221 Metadata A set of data that describes and gives information about other data. Data descriptor, Tag, Info
222 Mete To dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment. Dispense, Allot, Distribute
223 Milieu A person's social environment. Environment, Setting, Context
224 Minute Extremely small. Tiny, Microscopic, Infinitesimal
225 Miraculous Occurring through divine or supernatural intervention, or manifesting such power. Supernatural, Incredible, Amazing
226 Misdemeanour (Misdemeanor) A minor wrongdoing. Offense, Transgression, Peccadillo
227 Misogyny Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. Sexism, Chauvinism, Anti-feminism
228 Mitigate To make less severe, serious, or painful. Alleviate, Reduce, Diminish
229 Modality A particular mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed. Method, Mode, Form
230 Modest Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. Humble, Shy, Moderate
231 Molest To pester or harass (someone), typically in an aggressive or persistent manner; assault. Harass, Abuse, Assault
232 Mollify To appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). Appease, Placate, Soothe
233 Momentous (Of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance. Significant, Important, Historic
234 Momentum The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus gained by a moving object. Impetus, Drive, Energy
235 Monger A person who deals or trades in a specified commodity (often used in combination, e.g., fear-monger). Dealer, Trader, Peddler
236 Moniker A name. Name, Nickname, Title
237 Monotonous Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. Dull, Boring, Tedious
238 Moot Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty; having little or no practical relevance. Debatable, Irrelevant, Academic
239 Moratorium A temporary prohibition of an activity. Suspension, Ban, Freeze
240 Moribund (Of a person) at the point of death; (of a thing) in terminal decline. Dying, Stagnant, Declining
241 Mortality The state of being subject to death. Impermanence, Death, Humanity
242 Multilateral Agreed upon or participated in by three or more parties, especially the governments of different countries. Many-sided, International, Collective
243 Munificent (Of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary. Generous, Bountiful, Magnanimous
244 Murky Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist. Dark, Gloomy, Obscure
245 Mutation The action or process of mutating. Alteration, Change, Variation
246 Mutinous (Of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority. Rebellious, Insubordinate, Defiant
247 Mutual (Of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others. Reciprocal, Shared, Joint
248 Mystifying Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone). Baffling, Puzzling, Confusing
249 Navigate To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport. Steer, Guide, Direct
250 Negligent Failing to take proper care in doing something. Careless, Remiss, Lax
251 Negotiate To obtain or bring about by discussion. Bargain, Discuss, Arrange
252 Nepotism The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Favoritism, Bias, Cronyism
253 Niche A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment; a specialized segment of the market. Specialty, Slot, Calling
254 Niggardly Not generous; stingy. Miserly, Stingy, Parsimonious
255 Nimble Quick and light in movement or action; agile. Agile, Sprightly, Quick
256 Nonchalant (Of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. Calm, Indifferent, Unconcerned
257 Notorious Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Infamous, Scandalous, Disreputable
258 Notwithstanding In spite of. Despite, Regardless, Although
259 Novice A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation. Beginner, Learner, Neophyte
260 Noxious Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. Toxic, Poisonous, Harmful
261 Nullify Make legally null and void; invalidate. Annul, Void, Cancel
262 Numerous Great in number; many. Many, Abundant, Plentiful
263 Obscenity The state or quality of being obscene; extremely offensive behavior or language. Indecency, Vulgarity, Smut
264 Obstruct Block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. Block, Hinder, Impede
265 Obvious Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Clear, Evident, Apparent
266 Occult Supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena. Supernatural, Paranormal, Mystical
267 Odious Extremely unpleasant; repulsive. Revolting, Repulsive, Hateful
268 Offensive Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry. Insulting, Rude, Abusive
269 Offset Counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect. Counterbalance, Compensate, Neutralize
270 Offspring A person's child or children. Children, Progeny, Descendants
271 Ominous Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Threatening, Menacing, Sinister
272 Onus Used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility. Burden, Responsibility, Obligation
273 Opacity The condition of lacking transparency or translucence; old-fashioned obscurity of meaning. Cloudiness, Obscurity, Denseness
274 Opaque Not able to be seen through; not transparent. Cloudy, Blurred, Muddy
275 Opprobrium Harsh criticism or censure. Disgrace, Shame, Infamy
276 Optimise (Optimize) Make the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource). Improve, Enhance, Perfect
277 Oracular Relating to an oracle; hard to interpret; enigmatic. Prophetic, Cryptic, Enigmatic
278 Orchestrate Plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect. Organize, Coordinate, Arrange
279 Ordain Order or decree (something) officially; confer holy orders on. Decree, Order, Appoint
280 Ordinance A piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority; an authoritative order. Decree, Law, Edict
281 Ornamental Serving or intended as an ornament; decorative. Decorative, Aesthetic, Fancy
282 Ostensible Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Apparent, Seeming, Superficial
283 Ostensibly Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually. Seemingly, Apparently, Supposedly
284 Oust Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place. Expel, Eject, Depose
285 Outbreak The sudden or violent start of something unwelcome, such as war, disease, etc. Eruption, Epidemic, Surge
286 Outrage An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation. Fury, Anger, Indignation
287 Outweigh Be heavier, greater, or more significant than. Override, Supersede, Eclipse
288 Overrule Reject or disallow by exercising superior authority. Override, Veto, Overturn
289 Oversight An unintentional failure to notice or do something; the action of overseeing something. Mistake, Neglect; Supervision
290 Overwhelm Bury or drown beneath a huge mass; give too much of a thing to (someone). Inundate, Overpower, Engulf
291 Pamper Indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. Spoil, Indulge, Coddle
292 Pander Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit). Indulge, Gratify, Cater to
293 Paramount More important than anything else; supreme. Supreme, Chief, Principal
294 Paranoia A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution; unjustified suspicion. Suspicion, Distrust, Delusion
295 Partisan A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; prejudiced in favor of a particular cause. Biased, Prejudiced, One-sided
296 Patchy Existing or happening in small, isolated areas; not consistent. Uneven, Irregular, Spotty
297 Pathogen A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. Germ, Virus, Microbe
298 Patron A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. Sponsor, Backer, Benefactor
299 Paucity The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts. Scarcity, Dearth, Shortage
300 Peerless Unequaled; unrivaled. Incomparable, Matchless, Unrivaled