VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
100
To put off to a later time.
Latin root word:
Crastinus - belonging to tomorrow.
Procrastinate
100
An act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud; to trick, deceive.
Hoax
100
Overdue, tardy, late.
Belated
200
To regard with respect.
Revere
200
An award, praise.
Latin origin:
Accollare - to embrace around the neck.
Accolade
200
Having a powerful/irresistible effect.
Latin origin:
Compellere: (of people) to force, urge.
Compelling
300
To loathe, detest.
Abhor
300
The condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree; a noticeable and usually significant difference.
Latin root word:
Dis - apart
Disparity
300
Boring and stupid.
Latin roots:
in - not
sapidus - tasty
Insipid
400
To decorate, make beautiful with ornamentation.
Embellish
400
The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere, etc., particularly of an environment.
Ambiance
400
Of little importance; not worthy of serious attention.
Latin origin:
Frivolus - silly, empty, trifling, worthless.
Frivolous
500
To express sorrow or regret; to mourn.
Lament
500
Sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Latin root:
Tangere - to touch.
Tact
500
Beyond what is needed or required.
Latin roots:
Super - over
Fluere - to flow
Superfluous