Synonyms : Vocabulary words - 154

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Impounded
*Impounded	(v) take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
*Calumny	(n) 1. a false accusation of an offence or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
*Abscond	(v) runaway; usually includes taking something or somebody along
*Elbow room	(n) space for movement ex: hardly enough elbow room to turn around
*Battling	(v) fight against; clash with
*Profligate	(adj) recklessly wasteful , (as noun) a dissolute (immoral) man in fashionable society
*Malfeasance	(n) wrongful conduct by public officials
*Flamboyant	(adj) elaborately or excessively ornamental (pretentious, showy)
*Underscore	(v) give extra weight to (a communication)
*Recourse	(n) act of turning to for assistance
*Unequivocally	(n) in unambiguous manner
*Contention	(n) 1. a point asserted as part of an argument 2. the act of competing asfor profit or a prize
*Inducement	(n) 1. positive motivational influence 2. act of bringingabout a desired result
*Seminal	(adj) containing seeds of later development
*Gubernatorial	(adj) relating to Governor
*Cobble up	(v) put together hastily
*Cling	(v)come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
*Vitiate	(v) 1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality2. make imperfect 3. take the legal force of or render ineffectiveex: vitiate a contract
*Defection	(n) withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
*Cynical	(adj) believing the worst of humannature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of othersex:We live in a cynical age 2. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridiculeex: cynical laughter