definitions.json

{
    "lugubrious": "Excessively mournful or gloomy.",
    "warder": "Warder: Prison officer or guard.",
    "beset": "Surrounded or troubled persistently by problems.",
    "acerbic": "Sharp and forthright in tone.",
    "brideprice": "Payment made by groom to bride's family.",
    "resplendent": "Shining brightly; radiant; dazzlingly impressive.",
    "waned": "Decreased in strength or intensity.",
    "truculent": "Eager or quick to argue.",
    "fettle": "State or condition of health.",
    "lea": "A grassy meadow or pasture.",
    "mirth": "Amusement or laughter; joyful cheerfulness.",
    "capered": "Jumped or danced playfully.",
    "swathed": "Wrapped or enveloped in layers.",
    "bower": "A shaded, leafy shelter or recess.",
    "lo": "Expression of surprise or attention.",
    "exuberant": "Full of energy, excitement, and cheer.",
    "scuttle": "To move swiftly or destroy deliberately.",
    "charnel": "Place for storing skeletal remains.",
    "stolid": "Calm, dependable, showing little emotion.",
    "fetor": "Unpleasant or offensive odor.",
    "hubbub": "Loud, confused noise and activity.",
    "countenance": "Facial expression or appearance.",
    "crone": "An old, often wise, woman.",
    "crenellated": "Having battlements or notched edges.",
    "guile": "Cunning or deceitful intelligence.",
    "interweaving": "Blending various elements or threads together.",
    "fain": "Willingly or gladly.",
    "denounce": "To publicly condemn or criticize.",
    "sagely": "In a wise and thoughtful manner.",
    "vistas": "Expansive views or distant prospects.",
    "belied": "Failed to justify; gave a false impression.",
    "waxen": "Having the appearance or color of wax.",
    "snuff": "Finely powdered tobacco for sniffing.",
    "forestall": "Prevent or obstruct by acting first.",
    "keening": "Wailing in grief or sorrow.",
    "coruscating": "Sparkling or flashing with brilliance.",
    "ungentle": "Lacking kindness or gentleness.",
    "dulcimer": "A stringed musical instrument.",
    "gibbet": "Structure for hanging criminals' bodies.",
    "eagre": "A tidal bore in a river.",
    "attenuated": "Reduced in force or intensity.",
    "traceries": "Decorative stonework in Gothic windows.",
    "surcoats": "Outer garments worn over armor.",
    "contriving": "Devising or planning with intent.",
    "lulled": "Calmed or soothed into inaction.",
    "flecks": "Small particles or specks.",
    "restive": "Restive: Restless or difficult to control.",
    "panniers": "Bags or baskets hung on animals.",
    "brindle": "A pattern of dark streaks on fur.",
    "sonorous": "Full, rich, and resonant in sound.",
    "wretch": "A miserable or unfortunate person.",
    "scullery": "Utility room for kitchen chores.",
    "circumspect": "Cautious and considering all circumstances.",
    "passe": "Outdated or no longer fashionable.",
    "chary": "Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.",
    "ilk": "Type or kind.",
    "swelter": "To suffer from oppressive heat.",
    "congenial": "Friendly and pleasant; compatible in nature.",
    "disdain": "Lack of respect; scornful contempt.",
    "dais": "A raised platform for speakers or honored guests.",
    "grippe": "Grippe: An old term for influenza.",
    "harried": "Overwhelmed and stressed with demands.",
    "intoned": "Spoke or chanted in a monotonous tone.",
    "chasm": "Deep fissure in earth's surface.",
    "rath": "A fort or fortified ancient dwelling.",
    "upheaval": "Major disruption or change.",
    "yearling": "An animal aged one year.",
    "wanton": "Reckless or unrestrained; without regard.",
    "dulcimers": "Stringed musical instruments with a trapezoidal shape.",
    "assailed": "Attacked or criticized forcefully.",
    "nock": "Fitting end of arrow to bowstring.",
    "homage": "Respectful tribute or acknowledgment.",
    "abject": "Hopelessly miserable or degrading.",
    "witlings": "Foolish or silly people.",
    "unsheathing": "Drawing out a sword or knife.",
    "slyly": "In a cunning or secretive manner.",
    "shamefaced": "Embarrassed or showing a sense of guilt.",
    "gilt": "Thin layer of gold.",
    "unctuous": "Excessively flattering or ingratiating.",
    "zenith": "The highest point or peak.",
    "tabard": "A sleeveless garment worn over armor.",
    "winsome": "Charming and pleasing in appearance.",
    "surcoat": "A loose garment worn over armor.",
    "jounced": "Bounced or jolted abruptly.",
    "tumultuous": "Characterized by chaos, disorder, or upheaval.",
    "scullions": "Low-ranking kitchen workers or servants.",
    "ordained": "Officially appointed to a religious position.",
    "hast": "Hast is an archaic form of \"have\".",
    "pinions": "Pinions: birds' flight feathers or wing parts.",
    "unhitching": "Disconnecting or detaching from something.",
    "steersman": "Person who steers a ship.",
    "goblets": "Drinking vessels with stems and bases.",
    "tethers": "Ropes or chains used for tying.",
    "mayhap": "Perhaps or possibly.",
    "chortled": "Laugh in a breathy, joyful way.",
    "waked": "Aroused from sleep or slumber.",
    "copse": "Small group of trees or thicket.",
    "deprecatory": "Expressing disapproval or criticism.",
    "contagion": "Spread of disease or influence.",
    "unbidden": "Without being prompted or asked.",
    "untoward": "Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.",
    "folly": "Lack of good sense; foolishness.",
    "chittering": "Rapid, light, high-pitched sounds.",
    "cirri": "Thin tendrils or filament-like structures.",
    "burnished": "Polished to a smooth shine.",
    "fester": "To worsen or become infected.",
    "gnarled": "Twisted and rugged in appearance.",
    "heralds": "Messengers who announce important news.",
    "prudent": "Careful and sensible in decision-making.",
    "grandiose": "Impressively grand or pompously exaggerated.",
    "zeal": "Intense enthusiasm or fervor.",
    "precipice": "Steep cliff or dangerous situation.",
    "respite": "Temporary relief or break.",
    "midden": "An ancient refuse heap or dump.",
    "moonstruck": "Infatuated or crazed, as if by the moon.",
    "abutments": "Structural supports for bridges or arches.",
    "moorings": "Anchoring location or equipment for vessels.",
    "fletchings": "Feathers or vanes on an arrow.",
    "misgivings": "Feelings of doubt or apprehension.",
    "withering": "Causing to shrivel or decline.",
    "thatch": "Roof covering made from plant materials.",
    "anointed": "Chosen or consecrated for a purpose.",
    "sublime": "Awe-inspiring and of exceptional beauty.",
    "inchmeal": "Gradually; little by little.",
    "obliterating": "Completely destroying or removing something.",
    "filigree": "Ornamental work of fine wire.",
    "een": "A dialectal word for 'even'.",
    "borne": "Carried or transported by something.",
    "disparaging": "Belittling or expressing negative criticism.",
    "midsummer": "The middle or peak of summer.",
    "disconcerted": "Feeling unsettled or confused.",
    "accursed": "Under a curse; doomed or detestable.",
    "portcullis": "Heavy castle gate barrier.",
    "keened": "Wailed in grief or lamentation.",
    "surmount": "Overcome or rise above a difficulty.",
    "ere": "Before; in front of.",
    "shrift": "Confession or absolution of sins.",
    "implacable": "Unable to be appeased or pacified.",
    "quicksilver": "Liquid metal mercury.",
    "jerkin": "A sleeveless, close-fitting jacket.",
    "penance": "Voluntary self-punishment for wrongdoing.",
    "edict": "Official order or proclamation",
    "scabbard": "A sheath for holding a sword.",
    "dapple": "A pattern of spots or patches.",
    "reverberant": "Echoing or being full of sound.",
    "baleful": "Threatening or menacing harm or evil.",
    "disgorged": "Expelled contents forcefully or abruptly.",
    "taciturn": "Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.",
    "stifling": "Oppressively hot or suffocating.",
    "soothsayer": "A person who predicts the future.",
    "talisman": "An object believed to bring luck.",
    "cacophony": "A harsh mixture of sounds.",
    "maelstrom": "A powerful or turbulent whirlpool.",
    "vestige": "A small remaining part or trace.",
    "heedless": "Showing a reckless lack of care.",
    "bilious": "Irritable or relating to bile.",
    "diffident": "Lacking confidence; shy and reserved.",
    "askance": "With suspicion or disapproval.",
    "foliage": "Leaves of a plant or tree.",
    "serenity": "Calmness and peacefulness of mind.",
    "acquiesced": "Agreed or accepted without protest.",
    "bard": "A poet, traditionally reciting epic poems.",
    "tableau": "A vivid, dramatic visual representation.",
    "mire": "Swampy ground; a state of difficulty.",
    "profusion": "Abundance or large quantity.",
    "astride": "With legs on either side of.",
    "wizened": "Shriveled, wrinkled, or aged in appearance.",
    "equanimity": "Calmness and composure, especially under stress.",
    "unyielding": "Not giving way; firm or inflexible.",
    "whet": "Sharpen or stimulate interest.",
    "heft": "Weight or heaviness of an object.",
    "unfeigned": "Genuine; sincere; not pretended.",
    "raucous": "Loud, harsh, and disorderly noise.",
    "apparition": "Ghostly figure or unexpected appearance.",
    "ostlers": "Stable workers caring for horses.",
    "aplomb": "Self-confidence or assurance under pressure.",
    "sconces": "Wall-mounted light fixtures.",
    "hackamore": "A bitless bridle used for horses.",
    "canker": "A plant or animal disease.",
    "shrilly": "In a high-pitched, piercing manner.",
    "wreathing": "Forming or decorating with wreaths.",
    "diminutive": "Small or tiny in size or stature.",
    "abased": "Humiliated or lowered in status.",
    "eerie": "Uncanny, unsettling, and spooky.",
    "destitute": "Lacking basic necessities; extremely poor.",
    "writ": "A formal written legal order.",
    "torc": "A metal neck ring or ornament.",
    "rive": "Tear apart or split forcefully.",
    "weals": "Swollen marks on the skin.",
    "revile": "Criticize with harsh or abusive language.",
    "assiduously": "With great care and persistent effort.",
    "deluge": "A severe flood or overwhelming amount.",
    "mote": "A tiny particle or speck.",
    "furtive": "Secretive or stealthy in manner.",
    "camail": "Metal neck protector for armor.",
    "desolate": "Lonely and empty; bleak or barren.",
    "misshapen": "Irregular or distorted in shape.",
    "whicker": "Soft, gentle whinnying of a horse.",
    "berated": "Scolded or criticized harshly.",
    "bier": "A stand for a casket.",
    "slippered": "Wearing or provided with slippers.",
    "morrow": "The following day; tomorrow.",
    "strident": "Loud and harsh; grating.",
    "foreshortened": "Made to appear shorter or compressed.",
    "animosities": "Hostilities or strong feelings of dislike.",
    "recompense": "Compensation or reward given for loss.",
    "arbors": "Garden structures covered with climbing plants.",
    "enamelled": "Coated with a glossy, protective finish.",
    "haughty": "Arrogantly superior and disdainful.",
    "overawed": "Impressed and intimidated by something.",
    "wreathed": "Encircled or covered with something.",
    "impassive": "Showing no emotion or reaction.",
    "guttering": "Channels for directing water drainage.",
    "throng": "A large, densely packed crowd.",
    "carapace": "A protective shell on animals.",
    "vagrant": "A person who wanders without home.",
    "mirthless": "Lacking joy or genuine amusement.",
    "rebuke": "Express sharp disapproval or criticism.",
    "scabrous": "Rough or difficult to handle.",
    "gaunt": "Lean and haggard, especially from hunger.",
    "steppe": "A large, flat, unforested grassland.",
    "forsaken": "Abandoned or deserted; left behind.",
    "thatched": "Covered with straw or reeds.",
    "deprecating": "Expressing disapproval or criticism.",
    "brooked": "Brooked means tolerated or allowed.",
    "garish": "Excessively bright or overly showy.",
    "reverberate": "Echo repeatedly; resonate or resound.",
    "harrumph": "Express grumpiness or mild disapproval.",
    "imperious": "Domineering and arrogantly authoritative.",
    "squalor": "State of extreme dirt and disorder.",
    "prologue": "Introductory statement or section of a work.",
    "ominous": "Giving a sense of impending danger.",
    "faugh": "Expression of disgust or disdain.",
    "magistrate": "A judicial officer handling minor cases.",
    "melded": "Combined or merged together.",
    "gaudy": "Excessively flashy or showy.",
    "hearth": "Fireplace area for warmth or cooking.",
    "roiled": "Agitated or disturbed; stirred up.",
    "spangled": "Decorated or sparkling with small, shiny objects.",
    "oft": "Frequently; many times; often.",
    "dirge": "A mournful song or lamentation.",
    "balking": "Hesitating or refusing to proceed.",
    "hawkers": "Street vendors selling goods directly.",
    "apparitions": "Ghostly figures or supernatural appearances.",
    "fen": "A low-lying, marshy wetland area.",
    "tine": "A prong or point of a fork.",
    "proffered": "Offered for acceptance or consideration.",
    "desiccated": "Dried out; lacking moisture.",
    "glower": "To stare angrily or sullenly.",
    "capacious": "Spacious or having a large capacity.",
    "consort": "A spouse or companion in partnership.",
    "interminable": "Seemingly endless; without end in sight.",
    "smote": "Struck or hit with force.",
    "tarried": "Delayed or stayed longer than intended.",
    "misdoubt": "Feel suspicion or lack of confidence.",
    "betimes": "Early or in good time.",
    "austerity": "Economic policy emphasizing budget cuts and savings.",
    "shrive": "To hear confession and grant absolution.",
    "daunt": "To intimidate or discourage.",
    "portentous": "Ominously significant or momentously important.",
    "wrought": "Crafted or shaped by hand.",
    "fastness": "Speed or firmness of an object.",
    "zither": "Stringed musical instrument; no neck.",
    "poulticed": "Treated with a soothing, moist substance.",
    "exhorting": "Encouraging or urging strongly.",
    "fetid": "Having a strong, unpleasant smell.",
    "liveries": "Distinctive uniforms or color schemes.",
    "dormer": "A window projecting from a sloping roof.",
    "murk": "Darkness or thick mist.",
    "rivulet": "A small stream or brook.",
    "verdant": "Lush and green with vegetation.",
    "abase": "To humiliate or degrade someone.",
    "ungainly": "Awkward or clumsy in movement.",
    "louts": "Rude or aggressive young men.",
    "reverently": "With deep respect and admiration.",
    "rictus": "A fixed, gaping grin or grimace.",
    "poleaxed": "Struck down suddenly or unexpectedly.",
    "jollity": "Cheerful, lively, and festive mood.",
    "begone": "Go away; depart immediately.",
    "harebrained": "Foolish; lacking good sense or judgment.",
    "leaden": "Heavy, dull, or sluggish.",
    "acceding": "Agreeing to a demand or request.",
    "livid": "Extremely angry or discolored bruise.",
    "saunter": "A leisurely, relaxed walk or stroll.",
    "elan": "Enthusiastic energy or distinctive style.",
    "tankard": "A large drinking mug with handle.",
    "chiding": "Reprimanding or expressing disapproval gently.",
    "lorn": "Forsaken; lost; desolate; abandoned.",
    "virulent": "Highly infectious or harmful.",
    "brazen": "Shamelessly bold or without shame.",
    "barefaced": "Shameless or undisguised; without concealment.",
    "citadel": "A strong fortress or fortified structure.",
    "forestalled": "Prevented or delayed in advance.",
    "ramparts": "Defensive walls of a castle or fort.",
    "spraddled": "Spread out awkwardly or widely.",
    "befuddled": "Confused or unable to think clearly.",
    "obstinacy": "Stubbornness; refusal to change opinion.",
    "moraine": "Glacially-formed accumulation of rocky debris.",
    "incredulous": "Skeptical or unwilling to believe something.",
    "peals": "Ringing sounds, often of bells.",
    "grievous": "Causing severe pain or sorrow.",
    "prating": "Talking excessively; babbling foolishly.",
    "unflappable": "Calm and composed under pressure.",
    "vehemently": "With intense passion or force.",
    "cauldron": "A large, round metal cooking pot.",
    "surreptitiously": "In a secretive or stealthy manner.",
    "billows": "Large waves or surging masses.",
    "cudgels": "Short thick sticks used as weapons.",
    "shroud": "A cloth used to wrap a body.",
    "subsisted": "Existed; maintained or supported oneself.",
    "friezes": "Decorative sculpted band on a wall.",
    "begrudged": "Reluctantly envy or hold resentment.",
    "hauberk": "A knee-length coat of chainmail.",
    "skirmish": "A brief, minor, unplanned conflict.",
    "guttural": "Sound from the throat or back.",
    "sauntered": "Walked in a relaxed, leisurely manner.",
    "lichen": "Symbiotic organism of fungi and algae.",
    "inly": "Internally or deeply within oneself.",
    "bauble": "A small, decorative trinket or ornament.",
    "lithe": "Gracefully flexible and agile.",
    "consternation": "Sudden amazement or confusion, often dismay.",
    "eek": "Expression of fear or surprise.",
    "covetous": "Having an intense desire to possess.",
    "grotesque": "Distorted, bizarre, or fantastically ugly.",
    "vindication": "Proving innocence or justifying actions.",
    "sere": "Dried up or withered condition.",
    "covenant": "A formal agreement or promise.",
    "doggedly": "With persistent determination and tenacity.",
    "discomfited": "Embarrassed or uneasy; unsettled.",
    "diffidence": "Reluctance due to lack of confidence.",
    "hemlock": "Poisonous plant or toxic evergreen tree.",
    "acidly": "In a sharp or bitter manner.",
    "serene": "Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.",
    "contrite": "Feeling remorseful and seeking forgiveness.",
    "exult": "Feel or show triumphant joy.",
    "scourged": "Severely punished or afflicted with suffering.",
    "hackles": "Raised hairs on animal's back.",
    "riddance": "Removal or elimination of something undesirable.",
    "juncture": "A critical point in time.",
    "dour": "Stern and gloomy in manner.",
    "boded": "Indicated a particular outcome or consequence.",
    "trundled": "Moved or rolled slowly and heavily.",
    "consecrated": "Made sacred or set apart.",
    "naught": "Nothing; zero; absence of value.",
    "inexorably": "Unstoppably; inevitably; relentlessly advancing.",
    "riven": "Split or torn apart.",
    "poultices": "Soft, moist masses for medical application.",
    "haphazard": "Lacking organization; random; chaotic.",
    "denizen": "Inhabitant or resident of a place.",
    "alabaster": "Translucent, white or pale mineral.",
    "conspiratorially": "In a manner suggesting secret plotting.",
    "bumpkin": "Unsophisticated or socially awkward person.",
    "flayed": "Stripped off the skin or outer covering.",
    "luxuriant": "Rich, abundant, and lush in growth.",
    "inordinate": "Excessive and beyond reasonable limits.",
    "slipshod": "Careless and poorly done.",
    "straggled": "Moved in a scattered or irregular manner.",
    "clawing": "Digging or scratching with claws.",
    "expelling": "Forcing out or ejecting something.",
    "garrison": "Military post with stationed troops.",
    "deft": "Skillful and quick in movement.",
    "swathing": "Wrapping or enfolding in layers.",
    "verge": "Edge or border of something.",
    "temerity": "Audacious boldness; reckless confidence.",
    "wryly": "Ironically or humorously in a dry manner.",
    "grandeur": "Impressive beauty or magnificence.",
    "chalices": "Ornate cups used for drinking ceremonies.",
    "alas": "Expresses sorrow or disappointment.",
    "aflame": "On fire; burning intensely.",
    "frieze": "Decorative horizontal band on a wall.",
    "ostentatiously": "Showily; designed to impress or attract attention.",
    "torrid": "Extremely hot or passionate.",
    "fissured": "Having cracks or narrow openings.",
    "forestay": "A cable supporting a ship's mast.",
    "upended": "Turned upside down or overturned.",
    "ruefully": "With sorrow or regret; mournfully.",
    "melodious": "Pleasingly musical or harmonious sound.",
    "omens": "Signs or indicators of future events.",
    "rotund": "Round in shape; plump.",
    "skittish": "Nervous or easily frightened.",
    "swathes": "Wide strips or areas.",
    "sunder": "To split or break apart.",
    "crenels": "Gaps in a battlement for defense.",
    "indrawn": "Withdrawn inwardly; introspective or reserved.",
    "illumine": "To light up or brighten.",
    "beau": "A male admirer or boyfriend.",
    "wayfarers": "Travelers or wanderers.",
    "gloating": "Malicious pleasure in someone else's misfortune.",
    "derisively": "In a mocking or scornful manner.",
    "coverlet": "A decorative bedspread or lightweight blanket.",
    "dun": "A dull grayish-brown color.",
    "fitfully": "In an irregular or intermittent manner.",
    "inkpots": "Containers for storing writing ink.",
    "adroitness": "Skillful and adept handling or execution.",
    "headsman": "Executioner responsible for beheadings.",
    "admonition": "Gentle warning or reprimand.",
    "malefactors": "Wrongdoers or criminals.",
    "scant": "Barely sufficient or inadequate.",
    "skirmishes": "Brief, unplanned small-scale fights.",
    "coalesced": "Merged into a single entity.",
    "mottled": "Having irregular colored spots or patches.",
    "foreordained": "Predestined; determined in advance.",
    "plodders": "People who work steadily but slowly.",
    "ooms": "In some dialects, rooms; spaces in buildings.",
    "coppices": "Small wooded areas with regrowth.",
    "carrion": "Decaying flesh of dead animals.",
    "skein": "Loosely coiled length of yarn.",
    "denizens": "Inhabitants or residents of a place.",
    "vaster": "More extensive or expansive.",
    "aproned": "Wearing an apron.",
    "sullen": "Gloomy and silently resentful demeanor.",
    "chivvying": "Urging repeatedly; pestering or nagging.",
    "slithering": "Moving smoothly with a sliding motion.",
    "leavetaking": "Departure or saying goodbye."
}