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The italics below server the purpose solely to give the Latin etymology. [A] for antonyms.

A

abeyance

abysmal, abyss

admonish

adroit

affable

agitate, agitation

agito, agitare, , agitatus, to put in motion, move, rouse; to move with an irregular, rapid, or violent action; to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of; to discuss excitedly and earnestly, to stir up public discussion of; to attempt to arouse public feeling

alleviate

alleviation; assuage, assuagement; palliate, palliation

amnesty

Amnesty International

amorous

amo, -are, -avi, -atus, love

avocation

C

circumspect

condescend

descendo, -ere, -di, -scensus, climb down, descend

consecrate, consecration

coy

quiet, shy

cull

Culling for population control is common in wildlife management, particularly on African game farms. In the case of very large animals, such as elephants, adults are often targeted. Their orphaned young, easily captured and transported, are then relocated. Without proper elephant socialization, young male elephants are believed to become unruly and dangerous to other elephants, wildlife and humans. Culling is controversial in many African countries, but reintroduction of the practice has been recommended in recent years for use at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, which has experienced a swell in its elephant population since culling was banned in 1995. (wiki)

culpable

deserving of blame, blameworthy. culpa, -ae, f., fault

cupidity

cupidus, -a, -um, desirous of, eager for; cupio, -ere, -ivi, -itus, wish, desire

cynosure

cynosura, Ursa Minor (Gen., Ursae Minoris)

D

dally

dawdle, flirt, to play amorously

dawdle

dally

debacle

fiasco

debase

degrade

debauch

corrupt, debase

debonair(e)

unbane, affable. de+bon+aire, bonus, -a, -um, good, kind

Indian version of "Playboy"

or even more indian hotties

decimate

to select by lot and kill one in every ten of. decimus, -a, -um, num. adj., tenth

decorous

Characterized by or exhibiting decorum; proper

decorum

decor: beauty, grace; decoro: beautify, embellish, adorn; decorus: beautiful, graceful, charming, proper, fit, becoming

decry

depreciate, disparage

defalcate

embezzle

defamation

defect, defection

deficio, -ere, -feci, -fectus, fail, to wanting, to desert

defile

debase

defunct

defunct counties: at least thirty-two counties that were established by Texas law no longer exist.

degraded

debased

deign

condescend

delineate, delineation

to indicate or represent by drawn or painted lines, to mark the outline of; to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail. delineo, delineare, , delineatus

delirium

a condition of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function. It is usually caused by a treatable physical or mental illness.

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

demean

degrade, debase

demeanor

the way in which a person behaves; deportment.

demur

to voice opposition, object; to delay. mora, -ae, f., delay

demure

shy

denouement

the final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot; the events following the climax of a drama or novel in which such a resolution or clarification takes place; the outcome of a sequence of events; the end result.

depilate

to remove hair from (the body). pilus: a single hair, a trifle.

deposition

an important tool used in pretrial discovery where one party questions the other party or a witness in the case; (in politics) the removal a person of authority from power (wiki).

depravity

a corrupt act or practice. Total depravity (also called total inability and total corruption) is a theological doctrine that derives from the Augustinian doctrine of original sin and is advocated in many Protestant confessions of faith and catechisms, including those of Lutheranism, Anglicanism and Methodism, Arminianism, and Calvinism. The doctrine interprets the Bible as teaching that, as a consequence of the Fall of Man, every person born into the world is enslaved to the service of sin and, apart from the grace of God, is utterly unable to choose to follow God or choose to accept salvation as it is freely offered.

deprecate, deprecatory

to express disapproval of. depreciate, decry

depreciate

decry

depredation

a predatory attack. From a news report: A calf was confirmed killed by a wolf south of Big Timber today, prompting Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) to authorize the removal of one wolf in an effort to halt further depredations. Or watch this "Extreme Violence" Flash.

deranged

insane.

Deranged (1987)

Joyce seems to have the perfect life - she lives in a nice apartment with a wealthy husband, is soon going to give birth to a baby boy, and has all the money she'll ever need. But while her husband is away in London on business, Joyce is attacked by a masked intruder, that unleashes within her a frightened little girl, haunted by her "special" relationship with her daddy, and a crazed madwoman who is hungry for revenge. From then on, Joyce's wild hallucinations take over, and she begins to murder anyone and everyone who comes near her, in a violent fit of rage.

derelict

any article of abandoned property. derelinquo: to forsake, desert, abandon.

deride, derision

ridicule; to laugh at contemptuously. rIdeO, -Ere, rIsI, rIsus, laugh

derogatory

detracting from the character or standing of something -- often used with to, towards, or of; disparaging, expressive of a low opinion.

descant

a discussion or discourse on a theme. Descant or discant can refer to several different things in music, depending on the period in question; etymologically, the word means a voice (cantus) above or removed from others. (wiki) canO, -ere, cecini, --, sing; canto: to sing

descry

to catch sight of, especially something distant or obscure; to discern; to discover by observation; to detect.

desiccate

to lose or cause to lose moisture

desideratum

dEsIderO, -Are, -ArI, -Atus, long for

desuetude

discontinuance from use or exercise; disuse

detraction

dEtrahO, -ere, -trAxI, -trActus, snatch, to take away; the unjust damaging of another's good name by the revelation of some fault or crime of which that other is really guilty or at any rate is seriously believed to be guilty by the defamer.

detriment

damage, harm, or loss; dEtrImentum, -I, n., loss, disaster

devour

to eat up greedily, to destroy, consume, or waste, to take in eagerly, to prey upon voraciously. dEvorO, -Are, -AvI, -Atus, consume

dexterous, dextrous

dexter, -tra, -trum, right, on the right side, skillful; dextra, -ae, f., right hand; mentally adroit and skillful, clever.

diatribe

a prolonged discourse, a bitter and abusive speech or writing, ironic or satirical criticism

digressive

dilettante

an amateur or dabbler; especially, one who follows an art or a branch of knowledge sporadically, superficially, or for amusement only; an admirer or lover of the fine arts.

dirge

a somber song expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral (wiki)

discreet, discretion

circumspection

discursive

digressive

dishabille (ds -bl , -b )

the state of being partially or very casually dressed, casual or lounging attire, an intentionally careless manner

dishelved

unkempt

disparage

Middle English, to degrade by marriage below one's class, to lower in rank or reputation, degrade, to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison), speak slightingly about, decry

disparate

fundamentally distinct or different in kind, entirely dissimilar. parO, -Are, -AvI, -Atus, prepare

disport

to amuse oneself in a light, frolicsome manner, to display; frolicsome diversion. portO, -Are, -AvI, -Atus, carry

dissemble

dissimulate, to hide under a false appearance, to put on the appearance of; to put on a false appearance, conceal facts, intentions, or feelings under some pretense

disseminate

to scatter widely, as in sowing seed; to spread abroad, promulgate; to become diffused, spread.

dissimulate

to conceal under a false appearance; to hide one's feelings or intentions, to put on a false appearance, to feign, to pretend.

distrait

divided or withdrawn in attention, especially because of anxiety

distraught

afflicted with or exhibiting irrationality and mental unsoundness

diurnal

diurnus, -a, -um, of the day, daily; [A] nocturnal

divest

to unclothe; to strip, as of clothes, arms, or equipage; [A] invest. In finance and economics, divestment or divestiture is the reduction of some kind of asset for either financial goals. A divestment is the opposite of an investment. (wiki)

divulge

to make known (as a confidence or secret), reveal

doddering

infirm, feeble, and often senile

doff

to take off, remove; to tip or remove (one's hat) in salutation; to put aside, discard.

doggerel

Doggerel describes verse considered of little literary value. The word is derogatory, from Middle English. (wiki) Doggerel: "I can't write real poetry, but here are some funny verse and song parodies (filk songs)."

dolorous

marked by, causing, or expressing grief or sorrow. dolor, -Oris, m., pain, grief

THE DOLOROUS (SORROWFUL) PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

dolt

a stupid person, a dunce

domicile

domus, -Us, f., house, home

dormant, dormancy

temporarily in abeyance yet capable of being activated; having the faculties suspended, sluggish; associated with, carried out, or applied during a period of dormancy, latent

dotage

feebleness of mind due to old age, senility

doughty

marked by fearless resolution; valiant; brave

dour

marked by sternness or harshness, forbidding, "the proverbially dour New England Puritan"; silently ill-humored, gloomy; sternly obstinate, unyielding

dregs

sediment

droll

having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality

dross

dregs

drudgery

tedious, menial, or unpleasant work; hard monotonous routine work

dulcet

pleasing to the ear, melodious; having a soothing, agreeable quality. dulcis, -e, sweet

duress

forcible restraint or restriction

E

ebullient, ebullience

agitated; having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm

educe

to draw or bring out, elicit, evoke; to assume or work out from given facts, deduce. EdUcO, -ere, -dUxI, -ductus, lead out

eclat

great brilliance, as of performance or achievement; conspicuous success; great acclamation or applause.

effluvium

effluvium: an outlet/seepage (act of flowing out); an invisible emanation, especially an offensive exhalation or smell; a by-product especially in the form of waste

effuse, effusion

to pour out (a liquid), to flow out, emanate; to make a great or excessive display of enthusiasm

effusive

unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy

egregious

Egregius, -a, -um, remarkable, marvelous, distinguished

egress

the action or right of going or coming out; a place or means of going out, exit. Egredior, -I, -gressus sum, dep. verb, go out, march out

elicit

to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential), to call forth or draw out (as information or a response), educe

elation

extreme happiness; [A] depression, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness. a feeling of joy and pride, an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism. The feeling or expression of excitement or gaiety; if prolonged and inappropriate, a characteristic of mania.

elegy, elegiacal

Elegy was originally used for a type of poetic metre (Elegiac metre), but is also used for a poem of mourning, from the Greek elegos, a reflection on the death of someone or on a sorrow generally. (wiki)

emanate

emit, spring

embezzlement

equipage

equipment or furnishings; a horse-drawn carriage with attendants, the carriage itself.

evoke

exhilaration

Quotes: "Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and just before you realize what's wrong with it." - Rex Harrison

F

feign

fiasco

debacle

fabric, fabricate

H

hilarious, hilarity

I

infirmity

L

latent

L

laity

M

machinations

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maniacal

menial

N

nocturnal

nocturnus, -a, -um, of the night, nightly, by night; noctU, adv., at night, by night

P

pallid

Latin: pallidus pale

pandemonium

the capital of Hell in the epic poem Paradise Lost by the 17th century English poet John Milton; "Pandæmonium" (American English "Pandemonium") is stemmed from Greek ("παν" meaning "all" or "every" + δαιμόνιον meaning "little spirit" or "little angel" or as Christians interpreted it, "little daemon," and later, "demon." The word roughly translates to All Demons), it is the name invented by John Milton for the capital of Hell, "the High Capital, of Satan and his Peers", built by the fallen angels at the suggestion of Mammon at the end of Book I, Paradise Lost (1667). A comparison in meaning can be made with "pantheon" which refers to all of the gods. Book II begins with the debate among the demons in the council-chamber of Pandemonium.

pander

=pimp, a man who solicits clients for a prostitute

paramour

a lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship. Latin: amo, amare (love)

pariah

an untouchable (from Tamil)

parity

<-Latin: par (equal)

parlous

perilous

parody

parry

to ward off a weapon or blow. <-Latin: paro, parare (prepare)

pathos

one of the three modes of persuasion in rhetoric (along with ethos and logos). Pathos appeals to the audience's emotions. It is a part of Aristotle's philosophies in rhetoric.

paucity

Latin: paucus (few)

pecuniary

Latin: pecunia, -ae (money)

pediment

pellucid

Latin: pellucere <- per+lucere (though, to shine)

penance, pentinent

pensive

penumbra

Latin: umbra (shadow)

perdition

Latin: perditio (destruction)

perennial

Latin: per+annus (through, year)

peristyle

prejury

willful and corrupt taking of a false oath in regard to a material matter in a judicial proceeding.

promulgate

prosody

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S

senile

sluggard

sporadic, sporadical

T

touchstone

standard

U

unkempt

urbane

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V

vocation

vocO, -Are, -AvI, -Atus, call

voracious

..

W

whimsical