front 1 adamant | back 1 Adj. Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind |
front 2 arcane | back 2 Adj. Mysterious, or understood only by a few Adj. Intended to be kept secret or private |
front 3 callous | back 3 Adj. Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others Adj. lacking in refinement |
front 4 collaboration | back 4 N. The action of working with others for a common goal or project N. Involvement as a partner or accomplice, especially in a crime or other wrongdoing |
front 5 contingent | back 5 Adj. Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown Adj. Subject to certain conditions N. A group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group |
front 6 defendant | back 6 N. One who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another |
front 7 diligence | back 7 N. Perseverance or industry in carrying out a task or action |
front 8 embezzle | back 8 V. To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially from one's employer |
front 9 erudite | back 9 Adj. Having or showing great knowledge or learning Adj. Intended for or likely to be understood by only a specialized group of people |
front 10 fetter | back 10 N. Something that physically restrains freedom of movement N. A means of control or restraint V. To physically restrain, especially with chains or manacles V. To impede the work or progress of |
front 11 gratuity | back 11 N. A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation N. A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone |
front 12 impeccable | back 12 Adj. Perfect, without flaw or error Adj. Very clean; Unspoiled or untainted by impurities |
front 13 incremental | back 13 Adj. Proceeding by small steps, degrees or gradations |
front 14 ingratiate | back 14 V. To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please him or her V. To pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favor |
front 15 intrinsic | back 15 Adj. Essential, innate or inherent to something Adj. Characteristic of, or belonging to, a single or particular person or thing |
front 16 omnipotent | back 16 Adj. Having unlimited power, force or authority |
front 17 precarious | back 17 Adj. Dangerously insecure or unstable |
front 18 referendum | back 18 N. An election or the process of voting |
front 19 scathing | back 19 Adj. Harshly or bitterly critical in expression Adj. Inclined to express negative or disapproving comments |
front 20 vehement | back 20 Adj. Showing strong feeling or passion Adj. Loud or emphatic in speech or expression |