# Register & Style

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 1245

## About

Words marked by formal, informal, slang, archaic, dialectal, or literary usage.

## Words by Level

### A1
- girl — A female child.; frequency rank 198
- dad — A father; a male parent (informal).; frequency rank 213
- hi — A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone.; frequency rank 247
- mom — Mother (informal).; frequency rank 254
- real — Actually existing or happening, not imagined or invented.; frequency rank 264
- guess — To give an answer or opinion without being sure if it is correct.; frequency rank 307
- speak — To say words using your voice.; frequency rank 464
- dog — A common four-legged animal often kept as a pet or for work.; frequency rank 529
- dinner — The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.; frequency rank 550
- daddy — A father; used especially by or to young children (informal).; frequency rank 610
- ball — A round object used in games and sports, which is thrown, hit, or kicked.; frequency rank 868
- dress — To put clothes on yourself or someone else.; frequency rank 929
- address — the details of where someone lives or where a building is; frequency rank 1129
- bird — An animal with feathers and wings that lays eggs and can usually fly.; frequency rank 1336
- language — A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.; frequency rank 1406
- grandma — Your grandmother (informal).; frequency rank 1414
- grandpa — Your grandfather (informal).; frequency rank 1535
- interview — a formal meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are right for a job.; frequency rank 1711
- garden — An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.; frequency rank 1741
- juice — The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables, often drunk as a cold drink.; frequency rank 2409
- garbage — Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste.; frequency rank 2664
- doll — A toy made to look like a small person, especially a baby or child.; frequency rank 2681
- coke — A glass, bottle, or can of cola, especially Coca-Cola.; frequency rank 3705

### A2
- yeah — An informal way of saying yes.; frequency rank 57
- hey — An informal way of saying hello.; frequency rank 96
- guy — A man or boy (informal).; frequency rank 187
- kill — To make a person, animal, or plant die.; frequency rank 235
- kid — A child or young person (informal).; frequency rank 384
- stupid — Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense.; frequency rank 514
- million — The number 1,000,000.; frequency rank 635
- law — An official rule that everyone in a country or community must obey.; frequency rank 714
- agent — A person who arranges business or deals on behalf of someone else.; frequency rank 926
- killer — A person who kills another person.; frequency rank 938
- upon — On; resting on the surface of something (a more formal word than 'on').; frequency rank 1086
- pop — To burst with a short, sharp sound; to make something burst this way.; frequency rank 1309
- awful — Very bad or unpleasant.; frequency rank 1345
- common — Happening or found often; usual.; frequency rank 1373
- advice — An opinion you give someone about what they should do.; frequency rank 1435
- dressed — Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes.; frequency rank 1507
- audience — The people watching or listening to a performance, speech, or program.; frequency rank 1590
- split — To divide or break something into parts, often along a line.; frequency rank 1729
- based — Built on or developed from a particular thing, place, or idea.; frequency rank 1753
- speech — A formal talk given to an audience.; frequency rank 1772
- pal — A friend; someone you spend time with.; frequency rank 1785
- permission — The act of allowing someone to do something.; frequency rank 1855
- invite — To ask someone to come to an event or to your home.; frequency rank 1965
- familiar — Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.; frequency rank 1971
- proper — Right, suitable, or correct for a particular situation.; frequency rank 2004
- request — To ask for something politely or formally.; frequency rank 2026
- talent — A natural ability to do something well.; frequency rank 2177
- monkey — A small to medium-sized animal that usually has a long tail and lives mainly in trees.; frequency rank 2204
- sale — The act of selling something, or an item that is sold.; frequency rank 2401
- unusual — Not usual or common; different from what you normally see; frequency rank 2443
- understanding — Knowledge of how something works or what it means.; frequency rank 2519
- conference — A large formal meeting where people discuss a particular subject, often over several days.; frequency rank 2561
- chat — To talk in a friendly, informal way.; frequency rank 2649
- customer — A person or company that buys goods or services from a shop or business.; frequency rank 2889
- sauce — A thick or liquid mixture served with or on food to add flavour.; frequency rank 3015
- grass — A common green plant with thin leaves that covers fields, lawns, and gardens.; frequency rank 3020
- exam — A formal test of knowledge or skill, especially in school.; frequency rank 3348
- complain — To say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.; frequency rank 3462
- apply — To make a formal request for something such as a job or a place.; frequency rank 3496
- romance — A romantic relationship or love affair between two people.; frequency rank 3637
- junk — Old or useless things that you no longer want.; frequency rank 3654
- granny — Your grandmother (informal).; frequency rank 3805
- complaint — A statement that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.; frequency rank 4024
- function — What something is used for or what it does.; frequency rank 4033
- coin — A piece of money made of metal, usually round and flat.; frequency rank 4138
- debate — A formal discussion in which people give opposing views, often ending in a vote.; frequency rank 4717
- sausage — A tube of minced meat and seasoning in a thin skin, cooked and eaten as food.; frequency rank 5129
- receipt — A piece of paper showing that you have paid for something.; frequency rank 5692
- mainly — For the most part; chiefly.; frequency rank 6133
- acceptable — Good enough to be approved or allowed.; frequency rank 7336
- pronounce — To make the sound of a word or letter.; frequency rank 7481
- granddad — Your grandfather (informal).; frequency rank 7699
- context — The situation or set of facts that surround an event and help you understand it.; frequency rank 7980
- summary — A short statement that gives the main points of something.; frequency rank 15803
- informal — Relaxed and friendly, not following strict rules or ceremony.; frequency rank 15810

### B1
- gonna — informal spoken form of 'going to,' used before a verb to express a future action or intention; frequency rank 90
- dude — A man, especially a young one (informal).; frequency rank 697
- chief — The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.; frequency rank 721
- totally — Completely; in every way.; frequency rank 760
- swear — To use rude or offensive language.; frequency rank 817
- marriage — The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life.; frequency rank 843
- killing — The act of causing someone or something to die.; frequency rank 933
- heaven — In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.; frequency rank 1154
- awesome — Extremely good or impressive (informal).; frequency rank 1176
- bunch — A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster.; frequency rank 1209
- kick — To hit something with your foot.; frequency rank 1224
- bomb — A weapon that explodes and causes damage.; frequency rank 1311
- vote — To formally show which person or choice you support in an election or decision.; frequency rank 1464
- monster — A large, frightening, imaginary creature.; frequency rank 1498
- doc — An informal word for a doctor.; frequency rank 1525
- gosh — a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis; frequency rank 1831
- connection — A relationship or link between things or events.; frequency rank 1885
- penny — A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent.; frequency rank 2284
- properly — In the correct or right way.; frequency rank 2294
- rare — Not happening or found very often; uncommon.; frequency rank 2406
- tail — The long, thin part that sticks out at the back of an animal's body.; frequency rank 2588
- agreement — An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do.; frequency rank 2670
- ceremony — A formal event held to mark an important occasion.; frequency rank 2929
- mile — A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometres.; frequency rank 3082
- construction — The act or process of building something.; frequency rank 3117
- apology — A statement saying that you are sorry for something you have done.; frequency rank 3317
- objection — A reason or statement showing that you disagree with something.; frequency rank 3760
- reception — The area near the entrance of a hotel or office where visitors are welcomed.; frequency rank 4003
- permit — To allow someone to do something.; frequency rank 4265
- document — An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof.; frequency rank 4567
- application — A formal written or spoken request for a job, a place, or assistance.; frequency rank 4727
- collar — The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.; frequency rank 4788
- conclusion — a decision or opinion reached after careful thought; frequency rank 4936
- formal — Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language.; frequency rank 5013
- genetic — Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents.; frequency rank 5133
- presentation — A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people.; frequency rank 5530
- pond — A small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often man-made.; frequency rank 5617
- occur — To happen or take place.; frequency rank 5860
- literature — Written works such as novels, poems, and plays valued as art.; frequency rank 5894
- nickname — An informal name for a person, often a short or funny version of their real name.; frequency rank 5925
- historical — Connected with the past or with the study of history.; frequency rank 6505
- examination — A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions.; frequency rank 6608
- casual — Relaxed and informal; not formal or smart.; frequency rank 6638
- gown — A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions.; frequency rank 6755
- syndrome — A group of symptoms or signs that together point to a particular illness or condition.; frequency rank 6843
- inquiry — A question or request for information.; frequency rank 7437
- antique — Old and valuable because of its age and history.; frequency rank 7448
- juicy — Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat.; frequency rank 8332
- haunt — (of a ghost) To appear repeatedly in a place.; frequency rank 8565
- greeting — Something you say or do to welcome someone or acknowledge them.; frequency rank 8782
- gravy — A thick, savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat.; frequency rank 8925
- declaration — A formal or strong statement announcing something.; frequency rank 9677
- literary — Relating to literature or written works.; frequency rank 10186
- acquire — to get or come to own something; frequency rank 10343
- negotiation — Formal discussion in which people try to reach an agreement.; frequency rank 10562
- acceptance — The act of taking or receiving something that is offered.; frequency rank 10912
- habitat — The natural place where a plant or animal lives.; frequency rank 12288
- giggle — To laugh in a quiet, silly, or nervous way.; frequency rank 12531
- dissolve — To mix into a liquid and become part of it.; frequency rank 13434
- garment — A piece of clothing.; frequency rank 14408
- rainforest — A thick forest in a warm area that has a lot of rain all year.; frequency rank 16043
- improper — Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.; frequency rank 16729
- conservation — The protection of the environment and natural resources.; frequency rank 17003
- mare — a female horse or other equine animal

### B2
- hell — In some religions, a place of punishment where evil people are believed to go after death.; frequency rank 255
- damn — Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal).; frequency rank 388
- mama — An informal, affectionate word for mother.; frequency rank 968
- bloody — Covered in or marked by blood.; frequency rank 989
- cute — Pretty and attractive, especially in a small, sweet way.; frequency rank 1014
- grand — Large, impressive, and magnificent.; frequency rank 1133
- dumb — Stupid or silly (informal).; frequency rank 1643
- contract — A formal written agreement between people or companies that the law can enforce.; frequency rank 1811
- divorce — The legal ending of a marriage.; frequency rank 1825
- mighty — Very strong, large, or powerful.; frequency rank 2880
- pee — To pass urine from the body (informal).; frequency rank 2976
- gross — Very unpleasant or disgusting (informal).; frequency rank 2995
- motion — The act or process of moving; movement.; frequency rank 3093
- reckon — To think or believe something (informal).; frequency rank 3175
- hood — A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.; frequency rank 3520
- grief — Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.; frequency rank 3720
- testimony — A formal statement made by a witness in a court of law.; frequency rank 3868
- prom — A formal dance held for students, usually near the end of the school year.; frequency rank 4187
- amongst — In the middle of or surrounded by; a more formal word for "among".; frequency rank 4198
- oath — A serious, formal promise to do something or to tell the truth.; frequency rank 4590
- dated — Old-fashioned and no longer modern or popular.; frequency rank 4703
- tomb — A grave or stone structure where a dead person is buried.; frequency rank 5105
- copper — A soft reddish-brown metal (symbol Cu) used in wires, pipes, and coins.; frequency rank 5308
- donkey — A grey animal with long ears, similar to a small horse, used for carrying loads.; frequency rank 5346
- shrink — To become smaller in size or amount.; frequency rank 5482
- convention — A way of behaving or doing things that most people in a group accept as normal.; frequency rank 5583
- possessed — Controlled by an evil spirit.; frequency rank 5648
- honorable — Deserving respect and praise.; frequency rank 6028
- disorder — An illness or condition that affects the normal working of the body or mind.; frequency rank 6067
- gangster — A member of an organized group of criminals.; frequency rank 6194
- unto — To (old or formal use, showing who receives something); frequency rank 6426
- whereas — Used to compare two facts and show a contrast between them.; frequency rank 6627
- duel — A formal fight between two people with weapons, arranged to settle a matter of honor.; frequency rank 6818
- hairy — Covered with a lot of hair.; frequency rank 6844
- keeper — A person who looks after or guards something or someone.; frequency rank 7099
- treaty — A formal written agreement between two or more countries.; frequency rank 7167
- mint — A place where coins are officially made.; frequency rank 7254
- obligation — Something you must do because of a law, promise, or moral duty.; frequency rank 7305
- grim — Worrying, unpleasant, and offering little hope.; frequency rank 8350
- ghetto — A poor area of a city where people of one ethnic group or background live, often separated from the rest.; frequency rank 8884
- evaluation — A careful judgement about the value or quality of something.; frequency rank 9883
- accusation — A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.; frequency rank 9930
- daft — Silly, foolish, or stupid (informal).; frequency rank 10362
- circumstance — A fact or condition that affects a situation or event.; frequency rank 11540
- rite — A formal ceremony, especially a religious one, done in a set way.; frequency rank 13110
- prehistoric — Belonging to the time before history was written down.; frequency rank 13209
- casually — In a relaxed way, without showing much concern.; frequency rank 13354
- uncommon — Not happening or found very often; rare.; frequency rank 13575
- blooming — Producing flowers; in flower.; frequency rank 13756
- dickens — the devil, used euphemistically in exclamations to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis; frequency rank 13817
- bio — A short description of a person's life or background, often on a profile.; frequency rank 15283
- delicacy — A special and tasty food, often rare or typical of a certain culture.; frequency rank 15321
- canon — A general rule or principle that is widely accepted in a field.; frequency rank 16498
- slang — Very informal words and expressions used in everyday speech rather than formal language.; frequency rank 16865
- flowery — using elaborate, ornamental language, often more decorative than clear; frequency rank 24706
- suitably — In a way that is right or appropriate for the situation.; frequency rank 35532
- diphtheria — A serious infectious disease that affects the throat and breathing.; frequency rank 36219
- pedantic — Too concerned with small details and formal rules, often in a way that annoys others.; frequency rank 42522
- bookish — Very fond of reading and studying.; frequency rank 55846
- unusualness — The quality of being strange, rare, or different from what is normal.; frequency rank 308183
- lunatic — a person with severe mental illness
- scoot — to move quickly or hastily, often with a sense of urgency or excitement

### C1
- jake — dated US slang, disparaging: an unsophisticated person from the countryside; a rustic or yokel; frequency rank 1465
- chamber — A large room, often used for a formal or specific purpose.; frequency rank 3635
- wicked — Morally bad; cruel or evil.; frequency rank 3942
- plea — An urgent, emotional request for help.; frequency rank 6293
- inappropriate — Not suitable for a particular situation, time, or place.; frequency rank 6309
- pledge — A serious, formal promise to do something.; frequency rank 6377
- dang — informal: a mild exclamation of annoyance or surprise, used as a euphemism for damn; frequency rank 6630
- petition — A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something.; frequency rank 7879
- whilst — During the time that; while (chiefly British and formal).; frequency rank 7896
- amendment — A change or addition made to a law, document, or formal proposal.; frequency rank 9448
- specimen — A single example of something, used to show what the whole group is like.; frequency rank 9649
- blimey — an informal British exclamation expressing surprise, excitement, anger, or alarm; frequency rank 10706
- indictment — A formal legal charge accusing someone of a serious crime.; frequency rank 12064
- stuffy — Warm and lacking fresh air.; frequency rank 12526
- munch — To eat something steadily, often noisily, with the mouth closed.; frequency rank 12572
- archive — A collection of historical documents or records, or the place where they are kept.; frequency rank 13020
- pun — a humorous or rhetorical play on words that exploits similar sounds or multiple meanings; frequency rank 13421
- gourmet — Of food: high in quality and carefully prepared.; frequency rank 14859
- graft — To join part of one plant onto another so they grow together as one.; frequency rank 15709
- acre — A unit of land area equal to about 4,047 square metres.; frequency rank 16204
- bubbly — Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.; frequency rank 17358
- rarity — The fact of being uncommon or hard to find.; frequency rank 18493
- lavatory — A room with a toilet, especially in formal or British usage.; frequency rank 18514
- gent — an informal term for a man, especially one regarded as a gentleman; frequency rank 19477
- allegation — A claim, usually an accusation, that someone has done something wrong, made without proof.; frequency rank 20077
- lordy — informal or dated: used to express surprise, alarm, frustration, or other strong feeling; frequency rank 21542
- parliamentary — Relating to or made by a parliament.; frequency rank 22473
- torque — a twisting force; frequency rank 22607
- drat — used to express mild annoyance or disappointment; dated or humorous; frequency rank 24517
- amend — To make formal changes to a document, law, or agreement.; frequency rank 24845
- discourse — Serious discussion or the exchange of ideas about a subject, in speech or writing.; frequency rank 25024
- commendation — Praise or formal approval given to someone.; frequency rank 25101
- metaphysical — highly abstract and overly theoretical; frequency rank 27809
- profanity — offensive, obscene, or abusive language, especially swear words collectively; frequency rank 31441
- incubation — Sleeping in a temple or other holy place in order to have oracular dreams or to receive healing.; frequency rank 35120
- suds — The bubbles and foam made by soap mixed with water.; frequency rank 36779
- guttural — like the sounds of frogs and crows; frequency rank 37095
- shuck — to remove the husk, pod, or shell from food such as corn, nuts, or oysters; frequency rank 42085
- herewith — together with this letter, document, or other formal communication; frequency rank 44115
- reenact — To act out a past event, especially a historical one, in order to show how it happened.; frequency rank 44237
- hierarchical — classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers; frequency rank 56694
- bated — held back, reduced, or restrained, now used chiefly in the phrase 'with bated breath'; frequency rank 60405
- incisive — suitable for cutting or piercing; frequency rank 63476
- aforesaid — previously mentioned or named; frequency rank 71165
- anticlimax — a disappointing or unimportant ending after a buildup that created expectations of something exciting or impressive; frequency rank 80687
- recommence — formal: to begin again or cause an activity to begin again; frequency rank 90092
- contextually — In a way that depends on or refers to the surrounding context.; frequency rank 212788
- stuffiness — The state of being warm and lacking fresh air.; frequency rank 225076
- sure-enough — informal: real, actual, or genuine, especially when the fact is surprising or emphatic; frequency rank 447034
- stuffily — In a boring, formal, and pompous way.; frequency rank 597206
- sop — a concession or bribe given to pacify or appease someone
- gnarly — difficult, dangerous, or challenging, often used to describe extreme sports or activities
- indentured — bound by a formal contract to work for another for a specified time, often without pay in exchange for passage to a new country
- roughshod — acting without regard for others; inconsiderate or overbearing (chiefly in 'ride/run roughshod over')
- smite — to strike with a firm blow

### C2
- la — an archaic exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, or mild protest; frequency rank 1012
- gimme — informal: a written representation of the rapid pronunciation of give me; frequency rank 3834
- slut — offensive: a person, especially a woman, contemptuously judged to be sexually promiscuous; frequency rank 3921
- sonny — an informal, often affectionate form of address to a boy or younger man; frequency rank 4070
- lo — archaic or literary: used to call attention to something surprising or important; frequency rank 4603
- faggot — historical: a bundle of sticks or branches bound together for fuel; frequency rank 6835
- yah — a dialect or eye-dialect spelling of you; frequency rank 6940
- fritz — the state of being defective.; frequency rank 7952
- raft — make into a raft; frequency rank 9458
- yer — nonstandard pronunciation spelling of your; frequency rank 9645
- mutt — informal: a foolish, contemptible, or irritating person; frequency rank 10711
- hag — an insulting term for an old woman regarded as ugly, unpleasant, or frightening; frequency rank 10788
- shag — strong, coarse-cut tobacco; frequency rank 10890
- golly — a mild, old-fashioned expression of surprise, alarm, or enthusiasm; frequency rank 11164
- fudge — A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.; frequency rank 11840
- git — an eye-dialect or pronunciation spelling of get; frequency rank 12920
- wench — a girl or young woman; now dated and often humorous, dismissive, or offensive; frequency rank 12953
- girlie — informal, often dated: a girl or young woman, sometimes used as an affectionate form of address; frequency rank 14131
- damsel — dated or literary: a young unmarried woman, especially one of noble birth; frequency rank 16365
- abed — in bed, especially while resting, sleeping, or remaining there later than usual; frequency rank 16664
- attire — clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; frequency rank 16672
- curator — A person who manages and organizes a collection in a museum, gallery, or library.; frequency rank 17107
- ferret — domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits; frequency rank 17348
- uber — informal: extreme, outstanding, or superior to others of its kind; frequency rank 18100
- subversive — Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.; frequency rank 18694
- eskimo — historical collective label for Inuit and Yupik peoples and related Arctic communities; now often considered outdated or offensive, especially in Canada and Greenland; frequency rank 18738
- whimsical — Given to whimsy.; frequency rank 19066
- savvy — Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.; frequency rank 19458
- sho — nonstandard pronunciation spelling of sure, shore, or so; frequency rank 20709
- hussy — old-fashioned, offensive: an insulting term for a woman or girl judged sexually immoral; frequency rank 20802
- lor — a sentence-final particle in Singapore and Malaysian English that emphasizes an obvious conclusion, resignation, or inevitability; frequency rank 21395
- summat — something, in nonstandard Northern and Midlands English; frequency rank 21600
- stint — an individual's prescribed share of work; frequency rank 21637
- harlot — dated and offensive: a woman described as a prostitute or as sexually promiscuous; frequency rank 21873
- duress — compulsory force or threat; frequency rank 22123
- requisition — A formal, official request for supplies or services.; frequency rank 23320
- rummy — in informal British use, odd, peculiar, or suspicious; frequency rank 23609
- grievance — A complaint about being treated unfairly, especially one serious enough to act on.; frequency rank 23955
- incorrigible — Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright.; frequency rank 24480
- fie — archaic or literary: an exclamation expressing disgust, disapproval, shame, or outrage, often followed by on or upon; frequency rank 24501
- lout — a rude, aggressive, or badly behaved man or boy; frequency rank 24793
- wer — historical: a man, or the monetary value assigned to a man's life under early Germanic law; frequency rank 24913
- squaw — dated and offensive: a Native American woman or wife; frequency rank 25186
- tush — an exclamation expressing impatience, dismissal, or disbelief; frequency rank 25522
- injun — offensive and dated: an alteration of Indian formerly used for a Native American; frequency rank 26303
- camaraderie — Close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.; frequency rank 26721
- incendiary — capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily; frequency rank 27377
- vail — to lower or take off something, especially a hat, as a sign of respect or submission; frequency rank 27769
- zephyr — a slight wind, usually refreshing; frequency rank 27824
- replenish — To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.; frequency rank 27924
- collusion — A private, cooperative agreement or arrangement between groups that otherwise maintain the pretense of competition, contention or non-cooperation.; frequency rank 28792
- grandiose — Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.; frequency rank 29573
- bilge — to take in water at the bilge; frequency rank 29752
- raucous — Harsh and rough-sounding.; frequency rank 30235
- amicable — Showing friendliness or goodwill.; frequency rank 30419
- kidder — informal: a person who jokes, teases, or tries to deceive others playfully; frequency rank 30534
- echelon — A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.; frequency rank 30619
- quay — a wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline; frequency rank 30753
- bosh — foolish, untrue, or pretentious talk or writing; nonsense; frequency rank 30941
- foreseeable — capable of being anticipated; frequency rank 31260
- trollop — old-fashioned and offensive: an insulting term for a woman regarded as sexually promiscuous or immoral; frequency rank 31367
- gad — dated: a mild exclamation of surprise, emphasis, or impatience, used as a euphemism for God; frequency rank 31519
- racy — lively, vigorous, and full of distinctive character, especially in speech or writing; frequency rank 31786
- begrudge — to wish ill or allow unwillingly; frequency rank 32213
- alt — alternative or outside the cultural mainstream; frequency rank 33088
- uncompromising — not making concessions; frequency rank 33753
- hocus-pocus — deceptive, meaningless, or unnecessarily obscure talk or activity used to confuse or impress people; frequency rank 33930
- nether — situated below or beneath; lower, chiefly in literary or fixed expressions; frequency rank 34103
- scuttle — To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.; frequency rank 34132
- spearhead — be the leader of; frequency rank 34327
- conducive — Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.; frequency rank 34812
- jettison — to drop or throw something, as from a ship or airplane; frequency rank 34819
- verily — Truly; in truth (now old-fashioned or formal).; frequency rank 35814
- jaundice — distort adversely; frequency rank 36757
- strumpet — old-fashioned and disparaging: a woman who sells sex; frequency rank 37723
- ambivalent — uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow; frequency rank 38061
- dispensation — The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution; frequency rank 38131
- natty — Natural, as opposed to steroid enhanced.; frequency rank 38840
- fathead — informal and insulting: a stupid or foolish person; frequency rank 39112
- pish — dated: used to express impatience, disdain, contempt, or dismissal; frequency rank 39139
- nave — The navel.; frequency rank 39148
- acumen — A bony, often sharp, protuberance, especially that of the ischium.; frequency rank 39171
- circumvent — to beat through cleverness and wit; frequency rank 39373
- levee — The steep bank of a river.; frequency rank 39450
- woeful — Full of woe; sorrowful; distressed with grief or calamity.; frequency rank 39570
- avian — Relating to or typical of birds.; frequency rank 39961
- whet — make keen or more acute; frequency rank 40014
- genteel — Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.; frequency rank 40102
- wheeze — To breathe with difficulty, making a whistling or rasping sound.; frequency rank 40562
- peruse — examine or consider with attention and in detail; frequency rank 40898
- debonair — having a sophisticated charm; frequency rank 40933
- satirical — exposing human folly to ridicule; frequency rank 41078
- nary — informal or dialectal: not a single; not any, used before a singular count noun; frequency rank 41122
- aegis — Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.; frequency rank 41498
- unassuming — not arrogant or presuming; frequency rank 41733
- omniscient — Having total knowledge.; frequency rank 42500
- indomitable — Incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.; frequency rank 42607
- resplendent — Shining brilliantly; gleaming; radiant.; frequency rank 43137
- een — Scots and Northern English: eyes; frequency rank 44033
- litany — any long and tedious address or recital; frequency rank 45067
- knell — To signal or proclaim something (especially a death) by ringing a bell.; frequency rank 45335
- sot — dated and disapproving: a habitual drunkard; frequency rank 45370
- purist — Of or pertaining to purism.; frequency rank 45371
- surrealism — An early 20th-century art and literary movement that used dreamlike, fantastic images to express the unconscious mind.; frequency rank 45637
- gestation — the period during which an embryo develops, about 266 days in humans; frequency rank 45810
- plod — the act of walking with a slow heavy gait; frequency rank 46248
- dint — Especially in by dint of: force, power.; frequency rank 47185
- tyne — Scottish and Northern English, archaic: to lose, mislay, forfeit, or cease to possess something; frequency rank 47247
- incontrovertible — impossible to deny or disprove; frequency rank 48207
- newfangled — of a new kind or fashion, gratuitously new; frequency rank 48459
- cornucopia — An abundance or plentiful supply.; frequency rank 48694
- waft — be driven or carried along, as by the air; frequency rank 50209
- unassailable — Undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible.; frequency rank 50217
- disingenuous — Not ingenuous; not frank or open.; frequency rank 50335
- tensile — of or relating to tension; frequency rank 50874
- counterintuitive — Contrary to intuition or common sense.; frequency rank 51284
- incredulous — Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe.; frequency rank 51500
- zeitgeist — the spirit of the time; frequency rank 51539
- propitious — Favorable; advantageous.; frequency rank 51714
- rococo — having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation; frequency rank 51778
- resurgence — bringing again into activity and prominence; frequency rank 52328
- acolyte — An altar server.; frequency rank 53069
- lunkhead — informal and insulting: a stupid, clumsy, or slow-witted person; frequency rank 53209
- fatuous — Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.; frequency rank 53569
- temerity — Effrontery; impudence.; frequency rank 54662
- highfalutin — informal and disapproving: pompous, pretentious, or designed to seem important or sophisticated; frequency rank 55500
- chauvinistic — Of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists.; frequency rank 56467
- erstwhile — Respected, honourable.; frequency rank 56982
- ragamuffin — A dirty, shabbily-clothed child; an urchin.; frequency rank 57400
- nohow — dated or dialectal: in no way; not at all; frequency rank 58215
- gild — To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.; frequency rank 58833
- negress — an old-fashioned and now offensive term formerly used for a Black woman or girl; frequency rank 59670
- scurrilous — given to foul-mouthed abuse; frequency rank 60126
- plebeian — Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.; frequency rank 60382
- filigree — A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.; frequency rank 60471
- indefatigable — showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality; frequency rank 60840
- collude — to act in concert with; to conspire.; frequency rank 60920
- panacea — A solution to all problems.; frequency rank 61105
- deflower — dated: to have sexual intercourse with a person regarded as a virgin, framed as taking that person's virginity; frequency rank 61516
- countermand — To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.; frequency rank 61832
- colloquial — Used in ordinary, informal conversation rather than formal speech or writing.; frequency rank 62534
- redouble — to make twice as great or intense; frequency rank 62577
- slake — To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).; frequency rank 62651
- tamp — press down tightly; frequency rank 62941
- hegemony — the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others; frequency rank 63676
- piddle — informal: to spend time ineffectually on trivial matters; to work in a small or desultory way; frequency rank 63920
- pshaw — dated: used to express impatience, disbelief, contempt, or dismissal; frequency rank 64596
- bilious — Resembling bile, especially in color.; frequency rank 64859
- sophomoric — Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.; frequency rank 65003
- pedagogical — of or relating to pedagogy; frequency rank 65251
- archival — Relating to an archive or to old records and documents kept for the future.; frequency rank 65402
- impugn — To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.; frequency rank 65500
- unmanly — dated, often disapproving: not showing qualities traditionally expected of a man, especially courage or self-control; frequency rank 66168
- frieze — A banner with a series of pictures.; frequency rank 69111
- vainglorious — imperious self-importance; frequency rank 71377
- hist — an archaic call used quietly to attract attention or command silence; frequency rank 72100
- aplomb — Self-confidence; poise; composure.; frequency rank 72633
- semantic — of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning; frequency rank 73727
- tinkler — British dialect, dated and sometimes offensive: an itinerant tinker, traveler, or member of a traveling community; frequency rank 74142
- gnostic — of or relating to Gnosticism; frequency rank 74696
- multifaceted — Having multiple facets or (geometric) faces.; frequency rank 75586
- sinuous — Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.; frequency rank 76230
- howdy-do — dated, especially US: an awkward, surprising, or troublesome situation, often in the phrase a pretty howdy-do; frequency rank 76591
- benefactress — a woman who gives money or other help to a person or cause; now often replaced by the gender-neutral benefactor; frequency rank 76596
- riposte — make a return thrust; frequency rank 76985
- finagle — To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts.; frequency rank 77135
- panoply — A splendid display of something.; frequency rank 77779
- agin — a dialect spelling of again; frequency rank 79562
- encyclopedic — broad in scope or content; frequency rank 80349
- misconstrue — To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.; frequency rank 80409
- garrulous — Excessively or tiresomely talkative.; frequency rank 81824
- swathe — To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers; frequency rank 82031
- weal — welfare, prosperity, or the common good, now chiefly archaic or literary; frequency rank 82524
- scintilla — A small spark or flash.; frequency rank 83084
- venial — easily excused or forgiven; frequency rank 84375
- dovetail — To combine or fit (things) together well.; frequency rank 84821
- ribald — coarsely vulgar or irreverently humorous, especially about sex; frequency rank 85114
- farrago — a confused mixture or assortment of miscellaneous things; frequency rank 85562
- assiduously — with care and persistence; frequency rank 85695
- raiment — Clothing, garments, dress, material.; frequency rank 85996
- palimpsest — Something bearing the traces of an earlier, erased form.; frequency rank 86236
- idiosyncrasy — An unusual habit or feature that is typical of one particular person.; frequency rank 87857
- genomic — Relating to a genome, the complete set of genes in an organism.; frequency rank 88783
- tangential — of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent; frequency rank 88861
- solus — literary or in stage directions: alone; unaccompanied; frequency rank 90176
- belabor — to attack verbally with harsh criticism; frequency rank 90946
- faugh — an exclamation expressing disgust or contempt, especially in reaction to a foul smell; frequency rank 91117
- noway — in no way or degree; not at all; now chiefly archaic or dialectal; frequency rank 91576
- languorous — lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.; frequency rank 92832
- malodorous — Having a bad odor.; frequency rank 93224
- deuced — old-fashioned informal: very or extremely, used for emphasis; frequency rank 94471
- straightway — immediately or without delay, now chiefly literary or archaic; frequency rank 96740
- vociferous — conspicuously and offensively loud; frequency rank 96908
- vitriolic — of a substance, an especially strong acid; frequency rank 97550
- supplicant — one who comes to humbly ask or petition; frequency rank 98327
- lubber — dated or insulting: a large, clumsy, lazy, or foolish person; frequency rank 98609
- colloquially — In informal, everyday language.; frequency rank 101243
- inst — dated, in correspondence: of the present month, used after a stated date; frequency rank 101245
- importune — beg persistently and urgently; frequency rank 101533
- womanish — dated and derogatory, especially of a man: having traits stereotypically associated with women and judged weak or unsuitable; frequency rank 101582
- higgledy-piggledy — mixed together or arranged in a confused, disorderly way, with no clear plan or pattern; frequency rank 102098
- hardscrabble — barely satisfying a lower standard; frequency rank 102651
- penumbra — A region around the edge of a sunspot, darker than the sun's surface but lighter than the middle of the sunspot.; frequency rank 103429
- cadge — To obtain something by wit or guile; to convince people to do something they might not normally do.; frequency rank 103678
- mordant — Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.; frequency rank 104389
- melange — A mixture of different things; a disordered mixture.; frequency rank 104829
- de rigueur — required by custom, etiquette, convention, or current fashion; frequency rank 105386
- gree — dialectal or archaic: one step in a flight of stairs; frequency rank 105921
- grizzle — chiefly British, informal and disapproving: to cry fretfully or complain continually; frequency rank 107411
- peripatetic — traveling especially on foot; frequency rank 108100
- blackamoor — historical and offensive: an obsolete racial label for a Black person, especially one perceived as African or North African; also formerly used for a Black servant; frequency rank 110638
- enthrall — To hold spellbound.; frequency rank 110649
- homogenous — Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny.; frequency rank 111131
- simper — To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.; frequency rank 111943
- niggard — archaic: a person who is extremely unwilling to spend or give; a miser; frequency rank 112860
- amortize — to liquidate gradually; frequency rank 113043
- demotic — of or for the common people; frequency rank 113653
- obstreperous — boisterously and noisily aggressive; frequency rank 116009
- coterie — A circle of individuals who associate with one another for a common purpose.; frequency rank 117192
- negroid — dated and offensive: relating to a discredited racial category formerly applied to people of sub-Saharan African ancestry on the basis of supposed physical traits; frequency rank 119226
- doggerel — a comic verse of irregular measure; frequency rank 119653
- insouciance — Carelessness, heedlessness, indifference, or casual unconcern.; frequency rank 120179
- bombast — pompous, inflated language with little real meaning; frequency rank 121114
- clew — an archaic or literary spelling of clue: a fact or sign that helps solve a problem or find something; frequency rank 121610
- empiricism — A pursuit of knowledge purely through experience, especially by means of observation and sometimes by experimentation.; frequency rank 122321
- explicable — capable of being explicated or accounted for; frequency rank 124609
- unprepossessing — Unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.; frequency rank 126425
- putrefy — To reach an advanced stage of decomposition.; frequency rank 127132
- starveling — literary: a person, animal, or plant made thin and weak by lack of food; frequency rank 128599
- toilsome — requiring prolonged, tiring effort; laborious; frequency rank 129389
- vertiginous — having or causing a whirling sensation; frequency rank 130710
- swart — dark in color or complexion; now chiefly archaic or literary and potentially offensive when applied to a person; frequency rank 131222
- whoso — archaic: whoever; whatever person; frequency rank 131665
- snod — neat, trim, smooth, or orderly; chiefly Scottish and northern English; frequency rank 134682
- winnow — the act of separating grain from chaff; frequency rank 134860
- mimetic — exhibiting mimicry; frequency rank 135991
- inanity — Something that is inane.; frequency rank 137311
- vacillate — to move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern; frequency rank 138044
- solipsistic — Of, relating to, or being disposed to solipsism.; frequency rank 138918
- puissance — power to influence or coerce; frequency rank 140320
- bifurcate — to divide into two branches; frequency rank 140690
- juxtapose — to place side by side; frequency rank 140751
- descant — A lengthy discourse on a subject.; frequency rank 142884
- remonstrate — To protest or argue against something, expressing strong disapproval.; frequency rank 143431
- bastardization — declaring or rendering bastard; frequency rank 144598
- betake — to go or resort to a place or course of action, used chiefly in the reflexive phrase betake oneself; frequency rank 145612
- alliterative — using or characterized by the repetition of the same initial sound in nearby words or stressed syllables; frequency rank 145630
- desiccate — To preserve by drying.; frequency rank 149506
- behove — formal: to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone; frequency rank 150688
- burgeon — to grow and flourish; frequency rank 154455
- bathos — an abrupt descent from an elevated or serious style to something trivial, ordinary, or ridiculous; frequency rank 157861
- unexperienced — not encountered, undergone, or known through experience; frequency rank 158829
- occlude — To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.).; frequency rank 159327
- ribaldry — coarse, vulgar, or sexually indecent humor, language, or behavior; frequency rank 165983
- effluvium — A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.; frequency rank 167664
- wrongheaded — obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion; frequency rank 169293
- somnolent — Causing literal or figurative sleepiness.; frequency rank 170206
- haint — an eye-dialect spelling of hain’t or ain’t, meaning has not, have not, am not, is not, or are not; frequency rank 170814
- cozen — to cheat or trick; frequency rank 173334
- antipode — direct opposite; frequency rank 175329
- rhapsodize — To say (something) with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm.; frequency rank 175787
- epistolary — written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence; frequency rank 176462
- querulous — habitually complaining; frequency rank 177011
- sepulchral — of or relating to a sepulchre; frequency rank 179421
- untempered — not moderated or controlled; frequency rank 180088
- synoptic — presenting a summary or general view of a whole; frequency rank 180606
- veracious — precisely accurate; frequency rank 182196
- aspersion — a disparaging remark; frequency rank 183757
- piffling — (informal) small and of little importance; frequency rank 183959
- jings — dated or dialectal: an exclamation of surprise or emphasis; frequency rank 187514
- argal — archaic or humorous: therefore; thus; frequency rank 188029
- insouciant — Casually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.; frequency rank 188432
- quare — strange, unusual, or remarkable; dated and dialectal, especially in Ireland; frequency rank 190950
- parenthetical — an expression in parentheses, especially serving as an aside or supplementary piece of content; frequency rank 192481
- crants — obsolete: a garland or wreath, especially one carried before a maiden's bier and afterward hung over her grave; frequency rank 196275
- elegiac — expressing sorrow often for something past; frequency rank 202774
- manful — dated: showing courage, determination, or resolution; frequency rank 203901
- trull — archaic and disparaging: a woman who sells sex, or a woman insultingly characterized as sexually immoral; frequency rank 207249
- meretricious — like or relating to a prostitute; frequency rank 210916
- outré — strikingly unconventional, bizarre, or beyond accepted limits of taste or behavior; frequency rank 213597
- irresolute — uncertain how to act or proceed; frequency rank 223104
- redound — contribute; frequency rank 225107
- fustian — inflated, pompous, or pretentious speech or writing; frequency rank 229500
- improvident — failing to provide for the future; reckless; frequency rank 232551
- penurious — Miserly; excessively cheap.; frequency rank 233771
- unlooked-for — not expected or anticipated; unforeseen; frequency rank 238841
- imbrue — literary: to stain or soak something deeply, especially with blood; frequency rank 242600
- dey's — eye dialect: there is, there are, or they are; frequency rank 243421
- lubra — dated and offensive Australian term for an Aboriginal Australian woman; frequency rank 261358
- numismatic — Of or pertaining to numismatics.; frequency rank 264629
- appertain — formal or literary: to belong or relate to something as a natural or rightful part; frequency rank 274125
- compendious — concise while still containing the essential information about a subject; frequency rank 285693
- immure — To put or bury within a wall.; frequency rank 288717
- caparison — to put a caparison on; frequency rank 304989
- incommode — to cause inconvenience, discomfort, or difficulty to someone; frequency rank 305617
- nowise — in no way or manner; not at all, now chiefly archaic or literary; frequency rank 308830
- thraldom — a state of bondage, servitude, or complete subjection to another power; frequency rank 310654
- rodomontade — formal or literary: vain, boastful, or pretentious talk or behavior; frequency rank 315460
- venery — the pursuit of sexual pleasure; frequency rank 319583
- phantasmal — resembling a phantom; ghostly or spectral; frequency rank 320357
- eclat — brilliant, stylish, or conspicuous effect or display; frequency rank 323271
- beseem — to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something; to befit; frequency rank 323489
- doggery — historical US: a cheap, disreputable saloon or tavern; frequency rank 326597
- unclose — archaic or literary: to open, become open, or release from a closed position; frequency rank 327526
- ordure — solid bodily waste; dung or excrement; literary or formal; frequency rank 335646
- inveigh — To draw in or away; to entice, inveigle.; frequency rank 339949
- unexampled — having no known precedent or parallel; unlike anything previously encountered; frequency rank 350545
- nugatory — of no real value; frequency rank 357878
- abnegate — to deny or renounce; frequency rank 367382
- magniloquent — formal and usually disapproving: using lofty, grandiose, or pompous language; frequency rank 369472
- auspice — Patronage or protection.; frequency rank 373773
- imprecation — the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil and usually serves as an insult; frequency rank 381910
- behoof — advantage, benefit, or interest, chiefly in the formal phrase for someone's behoof; frequency rank 386419
- seraphic — of or relating to an angel of the first order; frequency rank 388979
- archaism — an old-fashioned word, expression, spelling, grammatical form, custom, or stylistic feature no longer in ordinary use; frequency rank 397783
- paronomasia — rhetoric: a pun or play on words, especially one exploiting similar sounds with different meanings; frequency rank 407558
- assemblance — an assembling, gathered collection, or assemblage; obsolete; frequency rank 425511
- coterminous — Having matching boundaries; or, adjoining and sharing a boundary.; frequency rank 433988
- whereunto — Unto what or which; to what purpose.; frequency rank 449672
- prosy — dull, tedious, or lacking imagination, especially in speech or writing; frequency rank 472920
- proportionable — dated: proportional or appropriately related in size, amount, or degree; frequency rank 485340
- concernment — a matter in which someone has an interest or involvement; a concern or affair, now archaic; frequency rank 516006
- disgustful — causing strong disgust; disgusting or repellent; frequency rank 622091
- perquisite — Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.; frequency rank 715893
- inerrancy — (Christianity) exemption from error; frequency rank 743592
- appurtenant — Of or pertaining to an appurtenance.; frequency rank 836623
- agean — dialectal pronunciation spelling of again; frequency rank 880935
- unfrequent — rare or dated: not frequent, common, or often occurring; frequency rank 935738
- habitude — formal or historical: a habitual disposition, customary mode of behaviour, or established way of acting; frequency rank 1041949
- airt — in Scots and northern English, a direction, quarter, or point of the compass; frequency rank 1103489
- hagiographic — Uncritically reverent; adulating.; frequency rank 1131723
- unremitted — continued without pause, relaxation, or reduction; unceasing; literary; frequency rank 1386950
- asseveration — a positive, emphatic, or solemn assertion; frequency rank 1417481
- clangorous — having a loud resonant metallic sound
- cain't — nonstandard, especially Southern US: cannot or can't
- slumbrous — drowsy, sleepy, or suggestive of sleep
- untechnical — not using specialist terminology or requiring technical knowledge
- arrowy — shaped, straight, swift, or moving like an arrow; literary
- overweigh — to exceed in weight, force, importance, or influence; to outweigh; archaic
- perfectionate — to make perfect, complete, or fully developed; archaic
- unfashioned — not made, shaped, or fully formed; unformed or incomplete; literary
- ungazed — not looked at or regarded, usually followed by at or upon; literary
- succedaneous — rare: serving in place of something else; acting as a substitute
- ech — Scots and Northern English: an exclamation expressing surprise, pity, or disgust
- cretin — historical and offensive: a person with congenital hypothyroidism, formerly described using this term
- gack — informal: a written representation of a sudden choking, coughing, or gagging sound
- batshit — vulgar: the droppings of bats

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- susceptible — (often followed by \`of' or \`to') yielding readily to or capable of; frequency rank 18976
- devoid — Completely without; having none of.; frequency rank 21560
- crikey — informal, chiefly British and Australian: used to express surprise, amazement, alarm, or emphasis; frequency rank 23583
- begone — archaic or literary: a forceful command to go away; frequency rank 24648
- parody — To make a parody of something.; frequency rank 27320
- prologue — One who delivers a prologue.; frequency rank 27610
- assertive — aggressively self-assured; frequency rank 29882
- dissolution — Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.; frequency rank 31905
- prithee — archaic: please; used to introduce or strengthen a request or question; frequency rank 33333
- cripes — a mild, old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, alarm, annoyance, or disbelief; frequency rank 33509
- forage — wander and feed; frequency rank 33526
- oho — an exclamation expressing surprise, discovery, or triumphant realization; frequency rank 36932
- petulant — Childishly irritable.; frequency rank 38506
- corrosion — The gradual destruction or undermining of something.; frequency rank 40330
- egad — archaic: a mild exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, outrage, or contempt; frequency rank 41687
- mannered — having unnatural mannerisms; frequency rank 42893
- palatial — suitable for or like a palace; frequency rank 43312
- avast — a nautical command to stop, cease, or hold fast; frequency rank 45319
- goo-goo — informal: lovingly sentimental or amorous, especially in the phrase goo-goo eyes; frequency rank 46955
- storied — having an illustrious past; frequency rank 49663
- unimpeachable — beyond doubt or reproach; frequency rank 49827
- irreverent — showing lack of due respect or veneration; frequency rank 53129
- hotly — In a heated manner; intensely or vehemently.; frequency rank 54867
- proclivity — a natural inclination; frequency rank 65280
- unflappable — Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.; frequency rank 65864
- funereal — suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial; frequency rank 69793
- preempt — take the place of or have precedence over; frequency rank 72103
- raconteur — To make witty remarks or stories.; frequency rank 76911
- fash — Scots and Northern English: to trouble, bother, or worry someone, often oneself; frequency rank 76956
- welter — be immersed in; frequency rank 81159
- askance — with a side or oblique glance; frequency rank 82188
- jiggered — extremely tired; old-fashioned and informal in British English; frequency rank 88323
- tenable — capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded; frequency rank 88814
- self-effacing — Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.; frequency rank 88869
- mendacious — given to lying; frequency rank 91973
- braw — in Scots, fine, excellent, handsome, or pleasing; frequency rank 102363
- indecorous — lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct; frequency rank 117564
- imponderable — difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision; frequency rank 125402
- intemperance — excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; frequency rank 132073
- peart — chiefly Southern and Midland US: lively, cheerful, or in good spirits; frequency rank 137135
- whithersoever — to whatever place; wherever, in an archaic or literary style; frequency rank 143505
- idolatrous — relating to or practicing idolatry; frequency rank 149271
- ramification — a development that complicates a situation; frequency rank 165593
- distain — archaic or literary: to stain, discolor, or tarnish something; frequency rank 191643
- malinger — To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.; frequency rank 197348
- distend — swell from or as if from internal pressure; frequency rank 205129
- methink — archaic, poetic, or humorous, impersonal: it seems to me; now usually encountered in the forms methinks and methought; frequency rank 236393
- nymphomaniacal — dated, offensive, and usually applied to a woman: supposedly having excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire; frequency rank 266403
- bobbish — in good health and spirits; hearty or cheerful; dated British slang; frequency rank 303788
- unforthcoming — Not forthcoming; laconic or uncooperative.; frequency rank 305221
- rubicund — Possessing a red complexion; ruddy.; frequency rank 310674
- quondam — former; belonging to an earlier time or once holding a particular role; frequency rank 385243
- chirk — to make a short, sharp chirping, squeaking, or creaking sound; frequency rank 393788
- fiddledeedee — an exclamation expressing impatience, disbelief, scorn, or dismissal of something as nonsense; frequency rank 407680
- chuckleheaded — informal and insulting: stupid, foolish, or slow-witted; frequency rank 412170
- pumpkin-headed — informal and insulting: stupid, foolish, or having a supposedly thick or empty head; frequency rank 478874
- acidulous — Slightly sour; subacid; sourish.; frequency rank 493439
- soi-disant — self-styled or self-proclaimed, often with the implication that the claim is doubtful or pretentious; frequency rank 495238
- searchingly — in a searching or probing manner; frequency rank 529502
- phrasemonger — a person who habitually uses showy, overelaborate, or empty phrases; frequency rank 746945
- sequacious — Likely to follow or yield to physical pressure; easily shaped or molded.; frequency rank 1036715
- whencesoever — from whatever place or source; from wherever; frequency rank 1050504
- cramble — British dialect: to move unsteadily, stiffly, or with difficulty; to hobble; frequency rank 1186206
- comportable — Consistent; suitable.; frequency rank 1210427
- scrouge — chiefly dialectal: to crowd, press, or squeeze into a confined place; frequency rank 1230522
- anent — concerning or with regard to; used chiefly in Scots and formal or archaic writing; frequency rank 1261854
- censure — to express formal or severe disapproval of someone or something
- crap — nonsense or worthless rubbish (vulgar)
- dere — to harm or injure (archaic/dialectal); also dialectal for dear
- ruth — compassion or pity for another's suffering (archaic)
- bewray — to reveal or betray, especially unintentionally (archaic)
- condemnation — the expression of strong disapproval or a formal sentence
- afflict — to cause persistent pain or suffering to someone
- bepraise — to praise greatly or lavishly (archaic)
- bitch — a female dog; (vulgar) a spiteful person or to complain
- antediluvial — belonging to the period before the biblical flood; extremely ancient
- eulogize — to praise highly, especially in a formal speech or writing
- archaic — belonging to an earlier period; old-fashioned or no longer in use
- confab — an informal conversation or discussion; to chat
- eld — old age or antiquity; former times (archaic)
- wark — pain or ache; to ache (dialectal or archaic)
- contentness — the state of being content; satisfaction (rare variant of contentedness)
- hereamong — among these things or persons; in this company (archaic)
- procure — to obtain something, especially with care or effort
- undertaking — a task or project, especially a difficult one; a formal pledge
- accordantly — in agreement or conformity; correspondingly (archaic)
- barmy — crazy or foolish (chiefly British); frothy with yeast
- becry — to bewail or lament; to cry over (archaic)
- beingless — lacking being or existence; without substance (rare)
- bowelless — lacking compassion or pity; without bowels of mercy (archaic)
- bowels — the intestines; the deep interior of something; (archaic) seat of pity
- cack — excrement; (verb, dialectal) to defecate
- geason — rare, scarce, or extraordinary
- awanting — (chiefly Scots/dialectal) missing, lacking, or absent
- bally — (British dated slang) a mild euphemism for bloody, used to add emphasis
- bastardly — (archaic) base, debased, or of illegitimate or spurious character
- bloke — (British informal) a man; a fellow
- bobbery — (dated, chiefly Anglo-Indian) a noisy disturbance or commotion
- bushed — (informal) extremely tired; exhausted
- chap — (British informal) a man or boy; a fellow
- cheerly — (archaic) in a cheerful or hearty manner; briskly
- decease — (formal/legal) death; to die
- despiteful — (archaic) full of spite; malicious
- dis — (slang) to disrespect or insult; an act of disrespect
- dismayful — (archaic) full of or causing dismay; appalling
- dispraise — (literary) to speak of with disapproval; censure
- environ — (formal) to surround or encircle
- ex — (informal) a former spouse or partner
- fain — (archaic) gladly or willingly; eager
- fitly — (formal/archaic) in a suitable or appropriate manner
- forslow — (archaic) to delay, neglect, or be slow about
- fremd — (archaic/dialectal) strange, foreign, or unrelated
- vulgar — lacking refinement or good taste; coarse
- adjudicate — to make a formal judgment on a dispute
- butty — a sandwich (British, dialectal)
- ching — an imitation of a ringing metallic sound; slang for money
- da — father (dialectal or informal)
- despect — contempt or disregard (archaic)
- discernment — keen perception and good judgment
- evermore — always; forever (literary)
- forsooth — indeed; in truth (archaic, now often used ironically)
- hield — to incline, bend, or slope (archaic/dialectal)
- legit — legitimate, genuine, or allowed (informal)
- locution — a particular word, phrase, or style of expression
- momently — from moment to moment; momentarily (archaic/literary)
- nobilitate — to make noble; to raise to the rank of nobility (archaic)
- obsolete — no longer in use or out of date
- sith — archaic word for since or seeing that
- vale — a valley, especially in literary or poetic usage
- vernacular — the everyday language of ordinary people in a region
- whilom — archaic word for formerly or former
- accouple — archaic word for to join or couple together
- afeared — archaic or dialectal word for afraid
- applesauce — a purée of stewed apples; slang for nonsense
- attaintment — archaic word for the act of attainting or staining with dishonour
- barking — making a dog's sharp cry; British slang for mad or crazy
- bedirty — archaic word for to make dirty or soil thoroughly
- befile — archaic word for to make foul or defile
- benj — dialectal name for henbane or, in slang, marijuana used as an intoxicant
- bonnie — chiefly Scottish, pretty, attractive, or fine-looking
- boracic — of or containing boric acid; British rhyming slang for penniless
- bugger — British vulgar term for a person or thing; to spoil or tire out
- cag — British informal, a lightweight waterproof jacket; a cagoule
- cede — to give up or surrender, typically by treaty or formal agreement
- chappy — marked by cracks or chaps in the skin; British informal for a fellow
- chiefly — mainly; for the most part
- china — fine porcelain tableware; British rhyming slang for a close friend
- constuprate — archaic, to ravish, violate, or defile
- croak — to make a low harsh sound, as a frog; slang to die
- curio — a rare or unusual object valued as a curiosity
- dayspring — literary or archaic term for dawn or daybreak
- defoul — to defile, pollute, or trample down; to befoul (archaic)
- divertisement — an amusement or diversion; an entertainment (archaic)
- dolesome — causing or expressing sorrow; dismal (archaic, literary)
- drear — dreary, gloomy, or cheerless (chiefly poetic)
- eremite — a religious recluse; a hermit (literary)
- interrogatory — having the form of a question; also a formal written question in law
- luncheon — a formal or ceremonious midday meal
- outdated — no longer current or useful; obsolete
- wast — archaic second-person singular past of 'be' (thou wast)
- wert — archaic second-person singular past or subjunctive of 'be' (thou wert)
- abear — dialectal or archaic: to endure or tolerate
- algate — archaic: always, in any case, or nevertheless
- anon — archaic: soon, shortly, or in a little while
- anyways — informal or dialectal variant of anyway; in any case
- apothecary — an archaic term for a pharmacist who prepared and sold medicines
- arse — vulgar British term for the buttocks or a foolish person
- bairn — a child (chiefly Scottish and northern English)
- beest — the first milk of a cow after calving (colostrum); archaic 'art'
- belive — quickly, promptly, or soon (archaic)
- boozer — a heavy drinker; British slang for a pub
- camelopard — an archaic name for the giraffe
- dine — to eat dinner, especially a formal or substantial meal
- drippy — tending to drip; (informal) weakly sentimental or feeble
- eve — the day or evening before a notable event; (poetic) evening
- fromward — away from; directed away (archaic)
- froward — stubbornly contrary and disobedient (archaic)
- fulth — fullness or abundance (archaic, dialectal)
- geezer — an old man, often eccentric; (British slang) a man or fellow
- griefful — full of grief; sorrowful (archaic)
- groovy — fashionable and excellent (informal, dated)
- groundly — thoroughly or fundamentally (archaic)
- gustful — full of relish or zest; tasty (archaic)
- hep — aware of or fashionable about the latest trends (dated slang)
- howso — in whatever way; however (archaic)
- hurty — causing or feeling pain (informal)
- imbecile — a stupid person; (dated) someone of severely limited intelligence
- incontinently — without restraint; (archaic) immediately or at once
- infrequent — not occurring often; rare
- justicer — (archaic) one who administers justice; a judge or magistrate
- liss — (archaic/dialectal) relief or respite; to relieve or assuage
- loneness — (literary) the state of being alone or solitary
- longsome — (archaic) tediously long; wearisome
- markworthy — (rare) worthy of notice or remark; noteworthy
- mayhap — (archaic) perhaps; possibly
- peradventure — perhaps or possibly; uncertainty or doubt (archaic)
- rede — counsel or advice; an archaic word for guidance or a plan
- rep — an informal term for a representative, reputation, or a repetition
- richdom — an archaic word for the state of being rich; wealth or richness
- ruthful — an archaic word meaning full of sorrow or compassion; pitiful
- sawbones — a slang term for a surgeon or doctor
- sithe — an archaic form of 'since'; also a dialectal variant of scythe
- skinny — very thin or lean; also, inside information (slang)
- solemn — formal, serious, and dignified; grave
- spook — a ghost; also a slang term for a spy, or to frighten
- suade — to urge or persuade; an archaic short form of persuade
- tummy — the stomach or belly, especially in informal or childish speech
- unsufficient — not enough or adequate; an archaic form of insufficient
- wis — to know or suppose; an archaic verb meaning to be aware
- academicism — rigid adherence to formal conventions in art or thought, often at the expense of originality
- acquisitive — eager to gain and possess things, especially wealth or property
- afore — before, in place or time (archaic or dialectal)
- aforehand — beforehand; in advance (archaic)
- afraidness — the state of being afraid; fearfulness (rare)
- alco — (slang) an alcoholic or heavy drinker
- amoret — a love token, a sweetheart, or a little cupid (archaic)
- anyplace — in, at, or to any place; anywhere (informal)
- anywise — in any way or respect; at all (archaic)
- apologia — a formal written defence of one's opinions or conduct
- argot — the specialized slang or jargon of a particular group
- auld — old (chiefly Scots dialect)
- bae — a romantic partner or sweetheart (slang)
- barrister — a lawyer qualified to plead in the higher courts (chiefly British)
- battercake — a thin cake fried from batter; a pancake (dialectal)
- batty — crazy or eccentric (informal)
- bechance — to happen or befall by chance (archaic)
- beck — a gesture of command or summons; a small stream (dialectal)
- beclasp — to embrace or clasp tightly (archaic)
- becut — to cut or gash all over (archaic)
- beforetime — formerly; in the past (archaic)
- behear — to hear or listen to (archaic)
- beleave — to leave remaining; to be left behind (archaic)
- belight — to shine light upon; to illuminate (archaic)
- bename — to name or call by a name (archaic)
- bender — a bout of heavy drinking (informal); one who bends something
- betwixt — between (archaic or literary)
- bewrayer — one who betrays, reveals, or exposes a secret (archaic)
- bhoy — a boy or lad (Irish dialectal spelling)
- bint — a woman or girl (British slang, often derogatory)
- blower — a device that produces a current of air; (British slang) a telephone
- bluebottle — a large buzzing fly with a metallic-blue body; (British slang) a policeman
- bod — (informal) a person; the human body
- bonce — (British slang) the head
- boner — (informal) a foolish and embarrassing mistake
- bonk — (informal) to hit, or to suddenly run out of energy in endurance sport
- bounder — (dated, British) a dishonorable or ill-bred man; a cad
- brainpan — (informal) the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
- bridewell — (archaic) a prison or house of correction
- bumbershoot — (US informal, dated) an umbrella
- buss — (archaic or dialectal) a kiss; to kiss
- buster — (informal) a man or boy, used as an address; something that breaks or stops
- caliginous — (literary) misty, dim, or dark; obscure
- canoodle — (informal) to kiss and cuddle amorously
- cecity — (archaic) blindness, literal or figurative
- ceremonious — marked by formal politeness or elaborate ritual
- chow — food; a meal (informal)
- civility — formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech
- cogger — a cheat or flatterer, especially one who loads dice (archaic)
- coistril — a knave or base fellow; a groom or knight's attendant (archaic)
- colloquy — a formal conversation or dialogue
- comfy — comfortable; cozy (informal)
- congress — a formal assembly of representatives, or a coming together
- conject — to conjecture or guess; to surmise (archaic)
- contrarious — opposed, perverse, or inclined to oppose (archaic)
- creed — a formal statement of religious belief or a set of guiding principles
- dick — a detective (informal, dated slang)
- dimpsy — dialectal term for twilight or the dim half-light of dusk
- disadventurous — archaic term for unfortunate, unlucky, or marked by misadventure
- discerp — archaic term meaning to tear apart, pluck off, or divide forcibly
- discommendation — archaic term for blame, censure, or expression of disapproval
- dismission — archaic term for dismissal or the act of sending away
- dob — chiefly British to inform on or report someone for wrongdoing
- doomsman — archaic term for a judge or one who pronounces sentence
- draggy — informal for slow, dull, or tediously sluggish
- edificator — archaic term for a builder, or one who edifies morally
- fag — a tiring or tedious task; (British informal) a cigarette
- fatherling — a little or dear father (an archaic affectionate term)
- feeze — (dialectal) to drive or beat; a state of agitation or fluster
- gat — a pistol or handgun (slang); also a channel between sandbanks
- glaik — a trick or deception; a foolish or flighty person (dialectal)
- gleek — a jest or gibe; to make a joke at someone's expense (archaic)
- gob — a lump or mass; also slang for the mouth
- goodwilly — well-disposed; full of goodwill (archaic)
- grame — anger, sorrow, or vexation (archaic)
- greedyguts — a greedy or gluttonous person (informal)
- grippe — influenza; a feverish respiratory illness (dated)
- grub — a larva of an insect; food (slang); to dig or search
- howdy — an informal greeting; hello
- hubby — an informal or affectionate term for a husband
- impeachment — the formal charging of a public official with misconduct
- insultation — the act of insulting; an affront (archaic)
- irriguous — well-watered; supplying or marked by irrigation (archaic, literary)
- java — coffee (informal); also a high-quality coffee from the island of Java
- jock — an enthusiastic athlete, especially a male one (informal)
- jones — a strong craving or addiction (slang); to crave intensely
- lolly — a piece of candy, especially on a stick; (British slang) money
- morn — morning (chiefly poetic or archaic)
- nake — to make naked; to strip or lay bare (archaic)
- necessar — necessary (archaic or truncated variant)
- nimious — excessive; more than enough (rare)
- nithing — a contemptible or cowardly person; a wretch (archaic)
- nonentity — a person or thing of no importance; something that does not exist
- noontide — the time of noon; midday (literary)
- nuke — to attack with nuclear weapons; (informal) to heat in a microwave
- oldster — an old person (informal)
- ort — a scrap or morsel of food left after a meal (archaic, usually plural)
- outwith — outside of or beyond (chiefly Scots usage)
- outworn — worn out or no longer useful; obsolete
- pact — a formal agreement or treaty between parties
- pageant — an elaborate public spectacle, procession, or competition
- perchance — perhaps; by chance (archaic or literary)
- performant — operating efficiently and with high performance (chiefly technical)
- phantasy — imagination or a product of it; fantasy (archaic spelling)
- physic — a medicine, especially a purgative; the art of healing (archaic)
- plenteous — existing in great abundance; plentiful (literary)
- pong — a strong unpleasant smell (British informal)
- prof — an informal term for a professor
- renunciation — the formal giving up of a right or claim
- repository — a place where things are stored or kept
- rugger — an informal British term for the game of rugby
- salutation — a greeting in words or gesture, especially at the start of a letter
- sithence — archaic word meaning since, afterward, or because
- somedeal — archaic word meaning to some extent; somewhat
- stound — an archaic word for a moment, sharp pang, or time of trial
- thoughty — dialectal term for thoughtful, attentive, or careful
- thuswise — in this manner; thus (archaic or dialectal)
- tractate — a treatise or formal written essay on a subject
- twain — two; a pair (archaic)
- uneath — with difficulty; scarcely (archaic)
- unvaluable — beyond price; of inestimable worth (archaic for invaluable)
- violoncello — the full formal name for the cello, a bowed string instrument
- absolution — formal release from guilt, sin, or punishment
- adzooks — an archaic exclamation of surprise or annoyance
- alack — an archaic exclamation expressing sorrow or regret
- amanuensis — a literary or artistic assistant who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts
- antiquate — to make obsolete or old-fashioned
- arbiter — a person with authority to settle a dispute or decide what is right
- arraignment — the formal court proceeding in which an accused is read the charges and pleads
- artefact — an object made by a human, especially one of historical interest
- ballroom — a large room used for formal dancing
- barbarious — barbarous; savage or uncivilized (archaic variant)
- beambird — a dialectal name for the spotted flycatcher
- beauteous — beautiful (literary or poetic)
- bebay — to bark at; to assail with barking (archaic)
- becall — to call names; to revile or abuse verbally (archaic)
- bedamn — to damn or curse (archaic intensive)
- bedwell — to dwell in or inhabit (archaic)
- begem — to adorn with or as if with gems (literary)
- begrave — to bury (archaic)
- benchfellow — one who shares a bench; a companion or colleague (archaic)
- bendsome — flexible or pliant; easily bent (dialectal)
- beshade — to cover with shade; to overshadow (archaic)
- bestead — to help or be of use to; also situated or circumstanced (archaic)
- betide — to happen or befall (chiefly in 'woe betide')
- betimes — in good time; early; on occasion (archaic)
- betone — to give tone or sound to; to intone (rare)
- bewrite — to write about or describe; to reveal in writing (archaic)
- bim — dialectal or slang term for a woman, often derogatory; a bimbo
- bingle — Australian slang for a minor crash or collision, especially of vehicles
- bitesheep — dialectal name for a plant or condition causing sheep to bite or fret, or a rough pasture
- biz — informal term for business or a particular trade or industry
- blackcoat — archaic term for a clergyman, from the black clerical garb
- blee — archaic word for complexion, color, or hue
- blithen — archaic or dialectal to make or become blithe; to gladden
- boodle — slang for money, especially counterfeit or bribe money; ill-gotten gains
- botheration — informal annoyance or trouble; also used as a mild exclamation
- bottler — a person or machine that bottles liquids; Australian slang for something excellent
- bouk — Scots and dialectal word for the body, bulk, or trunk
- bouser — dialectal a heavy drinker or carouser; one who bouses
- bower — a leafy shelter or arbor; a poetic word for a lady's private chamber
- bridechamber — archaic the bedroom of a newly married couple; the nuptial chamber
- bub — an informal, often condescending term of address for a man or boy
- caloric — relating to heat or calories; an obsolete supposed fluid of heat
- carl — a peasant or common man; a churlish fellow (archaic)
- carpent — to work as or like a carpenter; to construct in wood (rare)
- cheerio — a chiefly British expression used as a farewell
- choky — tending to choke or feel constricted; British slang for prison
- cig — an informal shortening of cigarette
- clobber — to hit hard or defeat decisively; British slang for clothing and gear
- coll — to embrace about the neck; an embrace (chiefly dialectal or archaic)
- comeling — a newcomer or stranger; an immigrant (archaic or dialectal)
- commie — a communist (informal, usually derogatory)
- completement — the act of completing or the state of being complete (archaic)
- compulsatory — compelling or compulsory; tending to compel (archaic)
- confrontal — a confrontation; characterized by confronting (rare)
- constellation — a recognized pattern of stars, or any grouping of related things
- conversational — relating to or resembling informal spoken conversation
- cookout — an informal outdoor meal cooked and eaten in the open air
- copter — an informal term for a helicopter
- counterpoison — a substance that neutralizes a poison; an antidote
- crimeful — full of crime; guilty or criminal (archaic)
- crunk — a style of energetic Southern hip-hop; wildly excited or drunk (slang)
- cuke — an informal shortening of cucumber
- culver — an archaic or dialectal word for a wood pigeon or dove
- dandiprat — an archaic term for an insignificant fellow or urchin
- dareful — full of daring; bold (archaic)
- debateful — full of contention or quarreling (archaic)
- deceptious — tending to deceive; deceptive (archaic)
- deemer — one who deems or judges (archaic)
- defeature — defeat or undoing; disfigurement (archaic)
- demiss — humble or submissive; downcast (archaic)
- dictum — a formal pronouncement or an authoritative saying
- discussant — a person who takes part in a formal discussion or panel
- dispend — to spend or expend, especially money (archaic)
- disremember — to fail to remember; forget (dialectal)
- dissertation — a long formal treatise, especially one written for a doctoral degree
- dissympathy — absence or opposite of sympathy; antipathy (rare)
- divers — various; several (archaic or literary)
- doddle — something accomplished very easily (British informal)
- dodgy — dishonest, unreliable, or of doubtful quality (British informal)
- dorter — a dormitory, especially in a monastery (archaic)
- doss — to sleep rough or in cheap lodging; to idle (British slang)
- dree — to endure or suffer (Scots and dialectal)
- dunch — to nudge or push, especially with the elbow (dialectal)
- duteous — dutiful and obedient (literary)
- eatery — an informal restaurant or place to eat
- eats — food, especially informal or casual fare
- edificatory — tending to instruct or improve morally (rare)
- edificial — of or relating to a building or edifice (rare)
- eftsoons — soon afterward; presently (archaic)
- elegancy — refinement, grace, or tasteful beauty (archaic for elegance)
- elsewise — in another way; otherwise (archaic or dialectal)
- emmet — an ant (archaic or dialectal)
- empyreal — relating to the highest heaven; celestial (literary)
- encoffin — to place in a coffin (rare or literary)
- encumberment — the state of being burdened or hindered (rare)
- enemyship — the state or relationship of being enemies (rare)
- enstrengthen — to make strong or stronger (archaic or rare)
- ensuingly — in a way that follows as a consequence or afterward (rare)
- excommunication — the formal exclusion of a person from communion or membership of a church
- ey — a dialectal or archaic word for an island, especially a small one
- fam — informal term for one's family or close friends
- familiarly — in an informal or intimately acquainted manner
- fand — archaic or dialectal: to try, attempt, or strive
- fauna — the animals of a particular region, period, or habitat
- feague — archaic: to whip, beat, or liven up, especially a horse
- fess — informal: to confess; also a horizontal band across a heraldic shield
- fet — archaic or dialectal: to fetch or bring
- flodge — dialectal: to splash through water or mud; to wade clumsily
- footy — informal term for football (soccer or Australian rules)
- formalness — the quality of being formal; stiff adherence to form
- forthy — therefore; for that reason (archaic)
- frore — frozen or frosty (archaic and poetic)
- furthersome — tending to further or advance something; helpful (archaic)
- gal — informal term for a girl or woman
- gloss — a brief explanation of a word, or a shine on a surface
- guaranty — a formal pledge to answer for another's debt or obligation
- hanky — an informal term for a handkerchief
- harnpan — the skull or cranium (dialectal and archaic)
- hasteful — marked by haste; hurried or precipitate (archaic)
- hehe — an informal written representation of soft or sly laughter
- helly — hellish or infernal in character (rare and dialectal)
- hereat — at this point or because of this (archaic)
- herefrom — from this place or source (archaic)
- hereto — to this document or matter (formal and legal)
- hereunto — to this; unto this point or matter (archaic, formal)
- hie — to go quickly; to hasten (archaic or literary)
- hindermost — farthest to the rear; last (archaic)
- holt — a small wood or copse; also an otter's den (archaic, dialectal)
- homodox — holding the same opinion or doctrine as another (rare)
- hon — an informal term of affection, short for honey
- honestness — the quality of being honest; integrity (archaic)
- horny — made of or resembling horn; also slang for sexually aroused
- icebox — an insulated cabinet cooled by ice; an early or informal term for a refrigerator
- improbably — in a way that is unlikely or hard to believe
- inauguration — the formal ceremony marking the start of an office or undertaking
- incorpse — to merge into one body; to incorporate (archaic)
- incorrection — the state of being uncorrected or in error (rare)
- inducive — tending to induce or bring about something (rare for inductive)
- infortunate — unfortunate; unlucky (archaic)
- ingrateful — unthankful; failing to show gratitude (archaic for ungrateful)
- inofficial — not official; lacking formal authority (archaic for unofficial)
- instable — not stable; liable to change or collapse (archaic for unstable)
- insultant — insulting or insolent; one who insults (archaic/rare)
- intelligencer — one who conveys news or secret information; an informer or spy (archaic)
- investiture — the formal ceremony of conferring rank, office, or authority
- jannock — honest, fair, and straightforward (dialectal); also a loaf of oaten bread
- kitter — a young cat; a kitten (dialectal)
- laddie — a young boy or lad (chiefly Scottish)
- lassie — a young girl (chiefly Scottish, affectionate)
- lidless — having no lid; (poetic) ever-watchful, never closing
- lief — gladly or willingly; (archaic) dear, beloved
- lifey — (informal) full of life; lively or vivid
- lit — illuminated; (slang) exciting or excellent; past tense of light
- lith — a stone or rock; a limb or joint (archaic)
- loco — (informal) crazy; also a locomotive or a poisonous weed
- loo — (British informal) a toilet
- looker — (informal) a strikingly attractive person
- lousily — (informal) in a very bad or poor manner
- lushy — (dialect, informal) drunk or tipsy
- ma — (informal) mother
- mack — (informal) a raincoat (mackintosh); or to flirt aggressively
- mag — (informal) a magazine; also a magneto or ammunition magazine
- mah — (dialect/informal) variant of 'my' or 'ma'
- maleficiate — (archaic) to bewitch or harm by sorcery
- mam — a familiar or dialectal word for one's mother
- manufactory — a factory; an archaic term for a place where goods are made
- meed — a deserved reward or recompense; an archaic term for due praise
- missive — a written message or letter, especially a formal one
- mister — a form of address for a man; informal title or term of address
- mon — a man or fellow, in dialectal or informal address
- monition — a warning or admonition; a formal notice
- mont — a mountain or hill, chiefly in place names
- multipartisan — involving or supported by several political parties
- mummy — a preserved embalmed body, or an informal word for mother
- napper — a person who naps, or slang for the head
- naw — a casual or dialectal form of 'no'
- neb — a bird's beak, or the nose or mouth (dialectal)
- necessitude — necessity or distress; a close bond of obligation (archaic)
- negatory — expressing denial or negation; (informal) no
- negatron — an electron, especially as opposed to a positron (dated)
- nesh — sensitive to cold; soft or delicate (dialectal)
- nick — a small cut or notch; (informal) to steal or arrest
- niddering — a base coward; cowardly or contemptible (archaic)
- nightie — a woman's or child's nightgown (informal)
- nix — to reject or veto; (informal) nothing or no
- noggin — (informal) the head; a small mug or measure of drink
- nonextinction — the fact of not becoming extinct or not being extinguished
- nope — (informal) no
- numskull — (informal) a stupid person; a dolt
- nuncle — uncle (archaic, especially as used by a fool to a master)
- obtainer — a person who acquires or gets possession of something
- oft — often; frequently (archaic or literary)
- ofttimes — often; many times (archaic or literary)
- ostentatious — characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress
- oversea — across or beyond the sea; overseas (archaic or literary form)
- oxy — containing oxygen, used as a combining prefix or informal shortening
- pard — an archaic word for a leopard or panther
- pash — an infatuation or passionate kiss, chiefly British and Australian slang
- pater — father, used as a dated or jocular British term
- pedantical — marked by a tedious, narrow concern for formal correctness
- periodical — a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
- pismire — an ant (archaic or dialectal)
- plasterwork — decorative or structural work made of plaster, especially on walls and ceilings
- poetic — relating to or having the qualities of poetry
- poetics — the study or theory of the principles and forms of poetry and literature
- pol — a politician (informal)
- powwow — a Native American gathering or ceremony; an informal meeting for discussion
- practic — practical or active (archaic); practice or skill
- pressive — tending to press; oppressive or weighing down (rare)
- purveyor — a person or company that supplies goods or services
- recherche — rare, exotic, or studiedly refined; sought out with care
- recognizance — a formal bond binding a person to fulfill an obligation, as appearing in court
- ref — a referee, or to act as one (informal)
- repast — a meal, especially a substantial or formal one
- reprimand — a formal expression of disapproval; to rebuke someone sharply
- reremouse — an archaic or dialectal word for a bat (the flying mammal)
- roy — an archaic or dialectal word for a king
- sec — a second of time (informal); of wine, dry
- seldomly — on rare occasions; not often (nonstandard variant of seldom)
- selfishness — the quality of being concerned chiefly with one's own advantage
- selly — strange, wondrous, or marvelous (archaic); a marvel
- sennight — a period of seven nights; a week (archaic)
- sevennight — a period of seven nights; a week (archaic)
- shapen — to give form to, or formed into a particular shape (archaic)
- shotty — of poor quality or unreliable (slang variant of shoddy)
- sia — a dialectal or archaic spelling of "say" used in northern English speech
- silential — pertaining to or marked by silence (rare)
- silentious — habitually silent or taciturn (rare)
- sis — an informal term for sister
- slive — to slip or sneak about slyly (dialectal)
- sluttish — slovenly or untidy; also promiscuous (archaic and derogatory)
- slutty — sexually provocative or promiscuous (slang, derogatory)
- snog — to kiss and caress amorously (British slang)
- sooth — truth or reality (archaic)
- sophisticant — one who sophisticates or adulterates; a quibbler (rare)
- specs — informal term for spectacles or for technical specifications
- spoilt — ruined, or excessively indulged so as to be selfish (chiefly British)
- spud — an informal word for a potato
- starken — to make or grow stark, stiff, or harsh (archaic/dialectal)
- strategetic — relating to strategy; strategic (archaic variant)
- strengthful — full of strength; powerful (archaic)
- subitaneous — sudden or hasty; occurring abruptly (rare)
- swink — to labour or toil hard; archaic word for hard work
- swith — quickly or instantly; archaic and dialectal for swiftly
- thee — archaic objective form of thou, meaning you (singular)
- therewhile — archaic term meaning during that time or meanwhile
- thou — archaic second-person singular pronoun meaning you
- threescore — archaic term for sixty
- tithing — the practice of paying a tithe; a historical group of ten households
- toom — dialectal Scots and northern English term meaning empty
- tosh — British informal term for nonsense or rubbish
- traditionary — archaic term meaning handed down by tradition; traditional
- tragical — archaic or literary form of tragic; deeply sorrowful
- trank — slang for a tranquilizer or sedative drug
- treacher — archaic term for a traitor or deceiver
- treasurous — rare term meaning full of or rich in treasure; precious
- trike — an informal name for a tricycle
- tum — an informal or childish word for the stomach
- twelvemonth — an archaic term for a period of one year
- undern — an archaic term for the forenoon or, later, the afternoon meal-time
- uneducated — lacking formal schooling or knowledge
- unpossible — impossible (archaic or nonstandard form)
- unproper — not proper; improper (archaic)
- unsufferable — unbearable; intolerable (archaic form of insufferable)
- unveiling — a formal public revelation or first showing of something
- vibratiuncle — a small or faint vibration, especially in obsolete nerve-theory psychology
- whiles — while; during the time that (archaic or dialectal)
- wireless — operating without connecting wires, or (chiefly British) a radio
- withal — in addition; as well; nevertheless (archaic)
- withoutdoors — out of doors; outside (archaic)
- ye — you (archaic plural or formal), or an old form of the
- yee — an exclamation of excitement, or a dialectal form of you/ye
- yesterevening — the evening of yesterday; last evening (archaic)
- youngling — a young person, animal, or plant (archaic or literary)
- yucky — disgusting, unpleasant, or distasteful (informal)
- cachinnate — To laugh loudly, immoderately, or too often.
- peregrinate — travel around, through, or over, especially on foot
- repertorial — Of or pertaining to a repertory.
- nuther — dialectal: either or neither, especially after a negative statement
- lawsy — dialectal or dated: an exclamation of surprise, relief, dismay, or emphasis
- ther — eye dialect: there
- lameter — a dated Scottish and dialectal term for a person who has difficulty walking; now potentially offensive
- hoast — a cough, especially in Scots and northern British dialect
- illsome — characterized by illness, harm, or evil; sickly, harmful, or baleful (rare)
- strewment — archaic and literary: something strewn or intended for strewing, especially flowers scattered over a bier or grave as part of a funeral rite
- scowderment — Northern English dialect: confusion, bustle, or turmoil, especially commotion while preparing for an event or carrying out household work
- yabblins — North Yorkshire dialect: possibly; perhaps
- cowardy-cat — informal, chiefly childish or dialectal: a timid or cowardly person, especially as a taunting form of address
- young'un — a child or young person, in informal or regional speech
- unconspicuous — not readily visible or noticeable; not attracting attention
- io — rare and archaic: an exclamation of joy, triumph, celebration, or ritual invocation
- reindue — rare or literary: to clothe or invest again; figuratively, to assume a form, character, or personality again
- disobligation — obsolete: an offence, discourtesy, or act that causes someone to feel disobliged
- redivivus — literary, used after a noun: brought back to life, revived, or appearing again in a new form
- dronage — rare: the state or condition of being a social drone, especially an idle or dependent person who lives on the work or resources of others
- beknow — archaic or dialectal: to know about, recognize, or understand
- suent — dialectal: smooth, even, regular, or working steadily
- enhalo — literary: to surround with a halo or with something resembling a halo
- sockdolager — dated US informal: a decisive blow, overwhelming answer, or event that settles a matter
- ain't — nonstandard: am not, is not, or are not
- laws-a-mercy — dated or dialectal: an exclamation of surprise, alarm, or wonder; a minced form of Lord have mercy
- gee whillikins — dated and informal, chiefly US: an exclamation of surprise, astonishment, or delight
- cretinize — rare and offensive: to make a person intellectually dulled, degraded, or treated as though unintelligent
- straitwaistcoated — historical: confined in a strait-waistcoat, or figuratively subjected to severe intellectual or institutional restraint
- jostlement — crowding or bustle.
- aphorismic — relating to aphorisms or expressed in short, memorable statements
- varletry — a disorderly crowd of common people, viewed with contempt
- overshade — to cast a shadow over; to overshadow literally or figuratively