1. bilk
Definition: to cheat or trick (a person or organization) especially by taking money
Example: An investigation revealed that the garage had been bilking motorists for repairs that had never been made.
2. credulous
Definition: too ready to believe things
Example: Few people are credulous enough to believe such nonsense.
3. subvert
Definition: to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government, political system, etc.
Example: They conspired to subvert the government.
4. massacre
Definition: the violent killing of many people
Example: The game turned out to be a complete massacre.
5. seizure
Definition: the act of taking control of something especially by force or violence
Example: Not all searches and seizures by the police require a warrant.
6. intimidate
Definition: to make (someone) afraid
Example: He tries to intimidate his opponents.
7. ruthlessness
Definition: having no pity : cruel or merciless
Example: The journalist was ruthless in his criticism.
8. inferno
Definition: a very large and dangerous fire
Example: By the time help arrived, the fire had grown to a raging inferno.
9. append
Definition: to add (something) to a piece of writing
Example: Append the prefix “un-” to each of these words.
10. exuberant
Definition: very lively, happy, or energetic
Example: His exuberant personality makes him fun to be around.
11. enact
Definition: to perform (something, such as a scene in a play)
Example: Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.
12. acutely
Definition: very serious or dangerous
Example: It's a politically acute film that does not oversimplify the issues.
13. renunciation
Definition: the act of renouncing something or someone
Example: Their vows include renunciation of all wealth.
14. joint
Definition: a place where two things or parts are joined
Example: She's been having pain in her muscles and joints.
15. fervent
Definition: felt very strongly
Example: In the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in.
16. jousting
Definition: to fight on horseback with lances
Example: The knights jousted against each other.
17. cunningly
Definition: getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way
Example: She was cunning enough to fool me.
18. enthrall
Definition: to hold the attention of (someone) by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful
Example: For years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions.
19. sprawling
Definition: to lie or sit with your arms and legs spread wide apart
Example: The kids sprawled on the floor to watch TV.
20. ravishing
Definition: very beautiful
Example: She is a ravishing beauty.
21. esoteric
Definition: only taught to or understood by members of a special group : hard to understand
Example: Metaphysics is such an esoteric subject that most people are content to leave it to the philosophers.
22. provocateur
Definition: one who provokes
Example: A calculating, right-wing provocateur, she has made a career out of controversy for its own sake.
23. flatter
Definition: to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere
Example: He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance.
24. resentfully
Definition: having or showing a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair
Example: She is resentful about being demoted.
25. charismatic
Definition: having great charm or appeal
Example: He is a charismatic leader.