Gre Wordlist 7 : blunder - canter

1.blunder	error; stupid mistake	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): blun·dered; blun·der·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English blundren intransitive senses 1 : to move unsteadily or confusedly 2 : to make a mistake through stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness transitive senses 1 : to utter stupidly, confusedly, or thoughtlessly 2 : to make a stupid, careless, or thoughtless mistake in - blun·der·er /-d&r-&r/ noun - blun·der·ing·ly /-d(&-)ri[ng]-lE/ adverb
2.blurt	utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement	Function: transitive verb Etymology: probably imitative : to utter abruptly and impulsively -- usually used with out - blurt·er noun
3.bluster	blow in heavy gusts; threaten emptily; bully; speak in a noisy or bullying manner; CF. breeze, gust, gale	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): blus·tered; blus·ter·ing /-t(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English blustren, probably from Middle Low German blüsteren intransitive senses 1 : to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats 2 a : to blow in stormy noisy gusts b : to be windy and boisterous transitive senses 1 : to utter with noisy self-assertiveness 2 : to drive or force by blustering - blus·ter·er /-t&r-&r/ noun - blus·ter·ing·ly /-t(&-)ri[ng]-lE/ adverb
4.bode	foreshadow; portend	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): bode /'bOd/; or bid·ed; bided; bid·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bIdan; akin to Old High German bItan to wait, Latin fidere to trust, Greek peithesthai to believe transitive senses 1 past usually bided : to wait for -- used chiefly in the phrase bide one's time 2 archaic : WITHSTAND <two men... might bide the winter storm -- W. C. Bryant> 3 chiefly dialect : to put up with : TOLERATE intransitive senses 1 : to continue in a state or condition 2 : to wait awhile : TARRY 3 : to continue in a place : SOJOURN - bid·er noun
5.bogus	counterfeit; not authentic; intentionally false; Ex. bogus interview	Function: adjective Etymology: bogus (a machine for making counterfeit money) : not genuine : COUNTERFEIT, SHAM
6.bohemian	unconventional (in an artistic way)	Function: noun 1 a : a native or inhabitant of Bohemia b : the group of Czech dialects used in Bohemia 2 often not capitalized a : VAGABOND, WANDERER; especially : GYPSY b : a person (as a writer or an artist) living an unconventional life usually in a colony with others - bohemian adjective, often capitalized
7.boisterous	violent; rough; noisy	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English boistous rough 1 obsolete a : COARSE b : DURABLE, STRONG c : MASSIVE 2 a : noisily turbulent : ROWDY b : marked by or expressive of exuberance and high spirits 3 : STORMY, TUMULTUOUS synonym see VOCIFEROUS - bois·ter·ous·ly adverb - bois·ter·ous·ness noun
8.bolster	support; reinforce	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English belg bag -- more at BELLY 1 : a long pillow or cushion 2 : a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support or bearing
9.bolt	door bar; fastening pin or screw; length of fabric; large roll of cloth; V: dash or dart off; fasten (a door); gobble down	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German bolz crossbow bolt, and perhaps to Lithuanian beldeti to beat 1 a : a shaft or missile designed to be shot from a crossbow or catapult; especially : a short stout usually blunt-headed arrow b : a lightning stroke; also : THUNDERBOLT 2 a : a wood or metal bar or rod used to fasten a door b : the part of a lock that is shot or withdrawn by the key 3 : a roll of cloth or wallpaper of specified length 4 : a metal rod or pin for fastening objects together that usually has a head at one end and a screw thread at the other and is secured by a nut 5 a : a block of timber to be sawed or cut b : a short round section of a log 6 : a metal cylinder that drives the cartridge into the chamber of a firearm, locks the breech, and usually contains the firing pin and extractor [bolt illustration]
10.bombardment	attack (as with missiles or bombs); V. bombard	Function: transitive verb 1 : to attack especially with artillery or bombers 2 : to assail vigorously or persistently (as with questions) 3 : to subject to the impact of rapidly moving particles (as electrons) synonym see ATTACK - bom·bard·ment /-m&nt/ noun
11.bombastic	pompous; using inflated language	Function: adjective : marked by or given to bombast : POMPOUS, OVERBLOWN - bom·bas·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
12.boon	blessing; benefit; something very helpful	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse bOn petition; akin to Old English bEn prayer, bannan to summon -- more at BAN 1 : BENEFIT, FAVOR; especially : one that is given in answer to a request 2 : a timely benefit : BLESSING
13.boorish	rude; insensitive	Function: adjective : resembling or befitting a boor (as in crude insensitivity) - boor·ish·ly adverb - boor·ish·ness noun synonyms BOORISH, CHURLISH, LOUTISH, CLOWNISH mean uncouth in manners or appearance. BOORISH implies rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable <a drunk's boorish behavior>. CHURLISH suggests surliness, unresponsiveness, and ungraciousness <churlish remarks>. LOUTISH implies bodily awkwardness together with stupidity <a loutish oaf>. CLOWNISH suggests ill-bred awkwardness, ignorance or stupidity, ungainliness, and often a propensity for absurd antics <an adolescent's clownish conduct>.
14.bouillon	clear beef (or meat) soup	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Old French boillon, from boillir to boil : a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef; broadly : BROTH
15.bountiful	generous; graciously generous; showing bounty	Function: adjective 1 : liberal in bestowing gifts or favors 2 : given or provided abundantly <a bountiful harvest> synonym see LIBERAL - boun·ti·ful·ly /-f(&-)lE/ adverb - boun·ti·ful·ness /-f&l-n&s/ noun
16.bourgeois	middle class; selfishly materialistic; too interested in material possessions	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French, from Old French borjois, from borc 1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the townsman or of the social middle class 2 : marked by a concern for material interests and respectability and a tendency toward mediocrity 3 : dominated by commercial and industrial interests : CAPITALISTIC - bour·geois·ifi·ca·tion /"bu(r)zh-"wä-z&-f&-'kA-sh&n/ noun - bour·geois·ify /bu(r)zh-'wä-z&-"fI/ verb
17.bovine	cowlike; placid and dull; slow-thinking; calm	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin bovinus, from Latin bov-, bos ox, cow -- more at COW 1 : of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow 2 : having qualities (as placidity or dullness) characteristic of oxen or cows - bo·vine·ly adverb - bo·vin·i·ty /bO-'vi-n&-tE/ noun
18.bowdlerize	expurgate; CF. Thomas Bowdler	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing Etymology: Thomas Bowdler died 1825 English editor 1 : to expurgate (as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar 2 : to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content - bowd·ler·iza·tion /"bOd-l&-r&-'zA-sh&n, "baud-/ noun - bowd·ler·iz·er noun
19.brackish	somewhat saline	Function: adjective Etymology: Dutch brac salty; akin to Middle Low German brac salty 1 : somewhat salty <brackish water> 2 a : not appealing to the taste <brackish tea> b : REPULSIVE - brack·ish·ness noun
20.braggadocio	boasting	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cios Etymology: Braggadochio, personification of boasting in Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser 1 : BRAGGART 2 a : empty boasting b : arrogant pretension : COCKINESS
21.braggart	boaster; bragger	Function: noun : a loud arrogant boaster - braggart adjective
22.brandish	wave around (a weapon); flourish	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English braundisshen, from Middle French brandiss-, stem of brandir, from Old French, from brand sword, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English brand 1 : to shake or wave (as a weapon) menacingly 2 : to exhibit in an ostentatious or aggressive manner synonym see SWING
23.bravado	swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -does or -dos Etymology: Middle French bravade & Old Spanish bravata, from Old Italian bravata, from bravare to challenge, show off, from bravo 1 a : blustering swaggering conduct b : a pretense of bravery 2 : the quality or state of being foolhardy
24.brawn	human muscle; muscular strength; sturdiness	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French braon muscle, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English br[AE]d flesh 1 a British : the flesh of a boar b : HEADCHEESE 2 a : full strong muscles b : muscular strength
25.brazen	insolent; without shame; bold; Ex. brazen lie; V: face with bold self-assurance or with unshamed confidence	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English brasen, from Old English bræsen, from bræs brass 1 : made of brass 2 a : sounding harsh and loud like struck brass b : of the color of polished brass 3 : marked by contemptuous boldness - bra·zen·ly adverb - bra·zen·ness /'brA-z&n-(n)&s/ noun
26.breach	breaking of contract or duty; fissure or gap; opening; V.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English breche, from Old English br[AE]c act of breaking; akin to Old English brecan to break 1 : infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard 2 a : a broken, ruptured, or torn condition or area b : a gap (as in a wall) made by battering 3 a : a break in accustomed friendly relations b : a temporary gap in continuity : HIATUS 4 : a leap especially of a whale out of water
27.breadth	width; extent	Function: noun Etymology: obsolete English brede breadth (from Middle English, from Old English br[AE]du, from brAd broad) + -th (as in length) 1 : distance from side to side : WIDTH 2 : something of full width 3 a : comprehensive quality : SCOPE <breadth of his learning> b : liberality of views or taste <breadth of mind> - breadth·wise /-"wIz/ adverb or adjective
28.brevity	conciseness; shortness of duration	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Latin brevitas, from brevis : shortness of duration; especially : shortness or conciseness of expression
29.brindled	tawny or grayish with streaks or spots (of animals)	Function: adjective Etymology: alteration of brinded : having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a gray or tawny ground
30.bristling	rising like bristles; showing irritation	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): bris·tled; bris·tling /'bris-li[ng], 'bri-s&-/ transitive senses 1 : to furnish with bristles 2 : to make bristly : RUFFLE intransitive senses 1 a : to rise and stand stiffly erect <quills bristling> b : to raise the bristles (as in anger) 2 : to take on an aggressive attitude or appearance (as in response to a slight) 3 a : to be full of or covered with especially something suggestive of bristles <roofs bristled with chimneys> b : to be full of something specified <book bristles with detail and irony -- W. J. Broad>
31.brittle	hard but easily broken; difficult; unstable; Ex. brittle situation	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): brit·tler /'brit-l&r, 'bri-t&l-&r/; brit·tlest /-l&st, -t&l-&st/ Etymology: Middle English britil; akin to Old English brEotan to break, Old Norse brjOta 1 a : easily broken, cracked, or snapped <brittle clay> <brittle glass> b : easily disrupted, overthrown, or damaged : FRAIL <a brittle friendship> 2 a : PERISHABLE, MORTAL b : TRANSITORY, EVANESCENT 3 : easily hurt or offended : SENSITIVE <a brittle personality> 4 : SHARP <brittle staccato of snare drums> 5 : lacking warmth, depth, or generosity of spirit : COLD <a brittle selfish person> 6 : affected with or being a form of diabetes characterized by large and unpredictable fluctuations in blood glucose level synonym see FRAGILE - brit·tle·ly /'bri-t&l-(l)E/ adverb - brit·tle·ness /'bri-t&l-n&s/ noun
32.broach	introduce as a subject; moot; open up	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English broche, from Middle French, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin brocca, from Latin, feminine of broccus projecting 1 : BROOCH 2 : any of various pointed or tapered tools, implements, or parts: as a : a spit for roasting meat b : a tool for tapping casks c : a cutting tool for removing material from metal or plastic to shape an outside surface or a hole
33.brocade	rich, figured(patterned) fabric	Function: noun Etymology: Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projecting 1 : a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver 2 : a fabric characterized by raised designs - brocade transitive verb - bro·cad·ed adjective
34.brochure	pamphlet	Function: noun Etymology: French, from brocher to sew, from Middle French, to prick, from Old French brochier, from broche : PAMPHLET, BOOKLET; especially : one containing descriptive or advertising material
35.brooch	ornamental clasp; pin	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English broche pointed tool, brooch -- more at BROACH : an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
36.brook	tolerate; endure; Ex. brook no interference; N: small stream	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English brOc; akin to Old High German bruoh marshy ground : CREEK 2
37.browbeat	bully; intimidate	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -beat; brow·beat·en /-'bE-t&n/; or -beat; -beat·ing : to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : BULLY synonym see INTIMIDATE
38.browse	graze; feed on growing grass; skim or glance at casually	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): browsed; brows·ing transitive senses 1 a : to consume as browse b : GRAZE 2 : to look over casually : SKIM intransitive senses 1 a : to feed on or as if on browse b : GRAZE 2 a : to skim through a book reading passages that catch the eye b : to look over or through an aggregate of things casually especially in search of something of interest
39.brunt	main impact or shock (of an attack or blow); Ex. brunt of the argument	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English 1 : the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) 2 : the greater part : BURDEN
40.brusque	blunt; abrupt; curt; not wanting to waste time being nice	Function: adjective Etymology: French brusque, from Italian brusco, from Medieval Latin bruscus butcher's-broom (plant with bristly twigs) 1 : markedly short and abrupt 2 : blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness synonym see BLUFF - brusque·ly adverb - brusque·ness noun
41.buccaneer	pirate	Function: noun Etymology: French boucanier 1 : any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in the West Indies in the 17th century; broadly : PIRATE 2 : an unscrupulous adventurer especially in politics or business - buccaneer intransitive verb - buc·ca·neer·ish /-ish/ adjective
42.bucolic	rustic; pastoral	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin bucolicus, from Greek boukolikos, from boukolos cowherd, from bous head of cattle + -kolos (akin to Latin colere to cultivate) -- more at COW, WHEEL 1 : of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : PASTORAL 2 : relating to or typical of rural life - bu·col·i·cal·ly /-li-k(&-)lE/ adverb
43.buffet	strike forcefully; slap; batter; knock out; N: table with food set out for people to server themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, diminutive of buffe blow 1 : a blow especially with the hand 2 : something that strikes with telling force
44.buffoonery	clowning	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -er·ies : foolish or playful behavior or practice
45.bugaboo	bugbear; object of baseless terror	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -boos Etymology: origin unknown 1 : an imaginary object of fear 2 : BUGBEAR 2; also : something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance
46.bullion	gold and silver in the form of bars	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, mint 1 a : gold or silver considered as so much metal; specifically : uncoined gold or silver in bars or ingots b : metal in the mass <lead bullion> 2 : lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads
47.bulwark	strong wall built for defense; earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English bulwerke, from Middle Dutch bolwerc, from Middle High German, from bole plank + werc work 1 a : a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : RAMPART b : BREAKWATER, SEAWALL 2 : a strong support or protection 3 : the side of a ship above the upper deck -- usually used in plural
48.bungle	mismanage; blunder; botch; blow; spoil by clumsy behavior	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): bun·gled; bun·gling /-g(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic banga to hammer intransitive senses : to act or work clumsily and awkwardly transitive senses : MISHANDLE, BOTCH - bungle noun - bun·gler /-g(&-)l&r/ noun - bun·gling·ly /-g(&-)li[ng]-lE/ adverb
49.buoyant	able to float; cheerful and optimistic; N. buoyancy; Ex. buoyancy of wood/water/American market	Function: adjective : having buoyancy : as a : capable of floating b : CHEERFUL, GAY c : capable of recovering : having positive indications <a buoyant economy> - buoy·ant·ly adverb
50.bureaucracy	overregulated administrative system marked by red tape; ADJ. bureaucratic	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cies Etymology: French bureaucratie, from bureau + -cratie -cracy 1 a : a body of nonelective government officials b : an administrative policy-making group 2 : government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority 3 : a system of administration marked by officialism, red tape, and proliferation
51.burgeon	grow rapidly; grow forth; send out buds; Ex. burgeoning computer industry; CF. bludgeon	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English burjonen, from burjon bud, from Old French, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin burrion-, burrio, from Late Latin burra fluff, shaggy cloth 1 a : to send forth new growth (as buds or branches) : SPROUT b : BLOOM 2 : to grow and expand rapidly : FLOURISH
52.burlesque	give an imitation that ridicules; imitate mockingly	Function: noun Etymology: burlesque, adjective, comic, droll, from French, from Italian burlesco, from burla joke, from Spanish 1 : a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation 2 : mockery usually by caricature 3 : theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts synonym see CARICATURE - burlesque adjective - bur·lesque·ly adverb
53.burnish	make shiny by rubbing; polish	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English burnischen, from Middle French bruniss-, stem of brunir, literally, to make brown, from brun 1 a : to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing b : POLISH 3 2 : to rub (a material) with a tool for compacting or smoothing or for turning an edge - bur·nish·er noun - bur·nish·ing adjective or noun
54.buttress	support; prop up; N. stationary structure to support wall; Ex. flying buttress	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English butres, from Middle French bouterez, from Old French boterez, from boter -- more at BUTT 1 : a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building 2 : something that resembles a buttress: as a : a projecting part of a mountain or hill b : a horny protuberance on a horse's hoof at the heel -- see HOOF illustration c : the broadened base of a tree trunk or a thickened vertical part of it 3 : something that supports or strengthens <a buttress of the cause of peace> - but·tressed /-tr&st/ adjective
55.buxom	full-bosomed; plump; jolly	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English buxsum, from (assumed) Old English buhsum; akin to Old English bugan to bend -- more at BOW 1 obsolete a : OBEDIENT, TRACTABLE b : offering little resistance : FLEXIBLE, PLIANT <wing silently the buxom air -- John Milton> 2 archaic : full of gaiety : BLITHE 3 : vigorously or healthily plump; specifically : full-bosomed - bux·om·ly adverb - bux·om·ness noun
56.cabal	small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests	Function: noun Etymology: French cabale cabala, intrigue, cabal, from Medieval Latin cabbala cabala, from Late Hebrew qabbAlAh, literally, received (lore) : the artifices and intrigues of a group of persons secretly united to bring about an overturn or usurpation especially in public affairs; also : a group engaged in such artifices and intrigues synonym see PLOT
57.cache	hiding place; V.	Function: noun Etymology: French, from cacher to press, hide, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin coacticare to press together, from Latin coactare to compel, frequentative of cogere to compel -- more at COGENT 1 a : a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements b : a secure place of storage 2 : something hidden or stored in a cache 3 : a computer memory with very short access time used for storage of frequently used instructions or data -- called also cache memory
58.cacophonous	discordant; inharmonious; N. cacophony: unpleasant mixture of loud sounds	Function: adjective Etymology: Greek kakophOnos, from kak- + phOnE voice, sound -- more at BAN : marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding - ca·coph·o·nous·ly adverb
59.cadaver	corpse; dead human body	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from cadere to fall : a dead body; especially : one intended for dissection - ca·dav·er·ic /-'dav-rik, -'da-v&-/ adjective
60.cadaverous	like a corpse; pale	Function: adjective 1 a : of or relating to a corpse b : suggestive of corpses or tombs 2 a : PALLID, LIVID b : GAUNT, EMACIATED - ca·dav·er·ous·ly adverb
61.cadence	rhythmic rise and fall (of words or sounds); beat; regular beat of sound; rhythm	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old Italian cadenza, from cadere to fall, from Latin -- more at CHANCE 1 a : a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language b : the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity 2 a : a falling inflection of the voice b : a concluding and usually falling strain; specifically : a musical chord sequence moving to a harmonic close or point of rest and giving the sense of harmonic completion 3 : the modulated and rhythmic recurrence of a sound especially in nature - ca·denced /-d&n(t)st/ adjective - ca·den·tial /kA-'den(t)-sh&l/ adjective
62.cajole	persuade by praise or false promise; coax; wheedle	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): ca·joled; ca·jol·ing Etymology: French cajoler 1 : to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : COAX <had to cajole them into going> 2 : to deceive with soothing words or false promises - ca·jole·ment /-'jOl-m&nt/ noun - ca·jol·er noun - ca·jol·ery /-'jO-l&-rE/ noun
63.calamity	disaster; misery	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English calamytey, from Middle French calamité, from Latin calamitat-, calamitas; perhaps akin to Latin clades destruction 1 : a state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss 2 : an extraordinarily grave event marked by great loss and lasting distress and affliction
64.calculated	deliberately planned; likely	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing Etymology: Latin calculatus, past participle of calculare, from calculus pebble (used in reckoning), perhaps irregular diminutive of calc-, calx lime -- more at CHALK transitive senses 1 a : to determine by mathematical processes b : to reckon by exercise of practical judgment : ESTIMATE c : to solve or probe the meaning of : FIGURE OUT <trying to calculate his expression -- Hugh MacLennan> 2 : to design or adapt for a purpose 3 a : to judge to be true or probable b : INTEND <I calculate to do it or perish in the attempt -- Mark Twain> intransitive senses 1 a : to make a calculation b : to forecast consequences 2 : COUNT, RELY
65.caldron	(cauldron) large kettle
66.caliber	ability; quality; diameter of the inside of a round cylinder; Ex. work of very high caliber	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French calibre, from Old Italian calibro, from Arabic qAlib shoemaker's last 1 a : degree of mental capacity or moral quality b : degree of excellence or importance 2 a : the diameter of a bullet or other projectile b : the diameter of a bore of a gun usually expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch and typically written as a decimal fraction <.32 caliber> 3 : the diameter of a round body; especially : the internal diameter of a hollow cylinder
67.calligraphy	beautiful writing; excellent penmanship	Function: noun Etymology: French or Greek; French calligraphie, from Greek kalligraphia, from kalli- beautiful (from kallos beauty) + -graphia -graphy 1 a : artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering b : the art of producing such writing 2 : PENMANSHIP 3 : an ornamental line in drawing or painting - cal·li·graph·ic /"ka-l&-'gra-fik/ adjective - cal·li·graph·i·cal·ly /-fi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
68.callous	hardened; unfeeling; without sympathy for the sufferings of others; unkind	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French calleux, from Latin callosus, from callum, callus callous skin 1 a : being hardened and thickened b : having calluses 2 a : feeling no emotion b : feeling no sympathy for others - cal·lous·ly adverb - cal·lous·ness noun
69.callow	youthful; immature; inexperienced	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English calu bald, from Old English; akin to Old High German kalo bald, Old Church Slavonic golu bare : lacking adult sophistication : IMMATURE <callow youth> - cal·low·ness /'ka-lO-n&s, -l&-n&s/ noun
70.calorific	heat-producing; N. calorie	Function: adjective Etymology: French or Latin; French calorifique, from Latin calorificus, from calor 1 : CALORIC 2 : of or relating to heat production
71.calumny	malicious misrepresentation; slander	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -nies Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French calomnie, from Latin calumnia, from calvi to deceive; perhaps akin to Old English hOlian to slander, Greek kElein to beguile 1 : a misrepresentation intended to blacken another's reputation 2 : the act of uttering false charges or misrepresentations maliciously calculated to damage another's reputation - ca·lum·ni·ous /k&-'l&m-nE-&s/ adjective - ca·lum·ni·ous·ly adverb
72.camaraderie	good-fellowship; CF. comrade	Function: noun Etymology: French, from camarade comrade : a spirit of friendly good-fellowship
73.cameo	shell or jewel carved in relief; star's special appearance in a minor role in a film	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -eos Etymology: Middle English camew, from Middle French camau, kamaheu 1 a : a gem carved in relief; especially : a small piece of sculpture on a stone or shell cut in relief in one layer with another contrasting layer serving as background b : a small medallion with a profiled head in relief 2 : a carving or sculpture made in the manner of a cameo 3 : a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event 4 : a small theatrical role usually performed by a well-known actor and often limited to a single scene; broadly : any brief appearance - cameo adjective - cameo transitive verb
74.canard	unfounded false rumor; exaggerated false report	Function: noun Etymology: French, literally, duck; in sense 1, from Middle French vendre des canards à moitié to cheat, literally, to half-sell ducks 1 : a false or unfounded report or story; especially : a fabricated report 2 : an airplane with horizontal stabilizing and control surfaces in front of supporting surfaces; also : a small airfoil in front of the wing of an aircraft that increases the aircraft's stability
75.candor	frankness; open honesty; ADJ. candid	Function: noun Etymology: French & Latin; French candeur, from Latin candor, from candEre -- more at CANDID 1 a : WHITENESS, BRILLIANCE b obsolete : unstained purity 2 : freedom from prejudice or malice : FAIRNESS 3 archaic : KINDLINESS 4 : unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : FORTHRIGHTNESS <the candor with which he acknowledged a weakness in his own case -- Aldous Huxley>
76.canine	related to dogs; doglike	Function: noun 1 [Middle English, from Latin (dens) caninus canine tooth] : a conical pointed tooth; especially : one situated between the lateral incisor and the first premolar -- see TOOTH illustration 2 : CANID; also : DOG 1a
77.canker	any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old North French cancre, from Latin cancer crab, cancer 1 a (1) : an erosive or spreading sore (2) : an area of necrosis in a plant; also : a plant disease characterized by cankers b : any of various disorders of animals marked by chronic inflammatory changes 2 archaic : a caterpillar destructive to plants 3 chiefly dialect : RUST 1 4 : a source of corruption or debasement 5 chiefly dialect : DOG ROSE - can·ker·ous /'ka[ng]-k(&-)r&s/ adjective
78.canny	shrewd in money matters; thrifty	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): can·ni·er; -est Etymology: 1can 1 : CLEVER, SHREWD; also : PRUDENT 2 chiefly Scottish a : CAREFUL, STEADY; also : RESTRAINED b : QUIET, SNUG <then canny, in some cozy place, they close the day -- Robert Burns> - can·ni·ly /'ka-n&l-E/ adverb - can·ni·ness /'ka-nE-n&s/ noun
79.cant	insincere speech or expression of piety; jargon of thieves; special words used by a particular group of people	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, probably from (assumed) Middle Low German kant dialect English : LIVELY, LUSTY
80.cantankerous	ill-humored; irritable	Function: adjective Etymology: perhaps irregular from obsolete contack (contention) : difficult or irritating to deal with - can·tan·ker·ous·ly adverb - can·tan·ker·ous·ness noun
81.cantata	story set to music to be sung by a chorus (shorter than an oratorio)	Function: noun Etymology: Italian, from Latin, from feminine of cantatus, past participle of cantare : a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
82.canter	slow gallop; V. CF. trot	Function: noun : one that uses cant: as a : BEGGAR, VAGABOND b : a user of professional or religious cant