List 1
This term describes behavior that strays from what society considers normal—think breaking rules, not just bending them.
Deviance
Sailors look for this shining signal of safety in the distance; it can also be a person who inspires hope.
Beacon
Architecturally, it’s the front of a building. Metaphorically, it’s the false front people put up to hide what they’re really feeling.
Facade
A temporary calm in the middle of a storm—or in a conversation—this word means a brief pause in activity or intensity.
Lull
Alchemists once dreamed of this magical liquid that could cure illness—or even grant immortality.
Elixir
If someone gives you a gift but you sense they want something in return, you might suspect they have this kind of hidden motive.
Ulterior
When it's so hot you're practically melting, this word captures the sticky, unbearable feeling of the heat.
Sweltering
When someone shrinks back in fear—maybe from a bully, maybe from a thunderclap—this is the word you’re looking for.
Cower
When you rise above limitations—whether it’s expectations, pain, or even gravity—you do this.
Transcend
When a ruler or government makes an official public announcement, it's called this.
Proclamation
This person doesn’t just support a cause—they take it to the furthest edge, often refusing to compromise or consider middle ground.
Extremist
This word is often used to describe sacred ground, like battlefields or places of worship—it's not just special, it's holy.
Hallowed
This adjective describes the mental decline that can come with old age—often linked with forgetfulness or confusion.
Senile
A person with this adjective isn’t just mean—they’re intentionally harmful and enjoy causing pain.
Malicious
If something’s so unimportant it’s barely worth mentioning, it earns this adjective.
Trivial
This adjective describes a type of action meant to punish—often used when describing harsh consequences or fines.
Punitive
A fancy way to say “serious trouble”—this word refers to long periods of suffering, often with a dramatic flair.
Tribulation
If you’re staying alert and keeping a close eye on potential danger, you’re showing this watchful quality.
Vigilance
Without rules, leaders, or order, a society might spiral into this chaotic state.
Anarchy
This word describes something hard to catch, understand, or define—like a dream just out of reach.
Elusive
In ancient times, this person was believed to deliver messages from the gods—today, it could also mean someone who makes eerily accurate predictions.
Prophet
Something enormous, impressive, or extraordinary—this word can describe talent, size, or even appetite.
Prodigious
When something begins with good signs for success—like a clear sky on a wedding day—it’s considered this type of favorable start.
Auspicious
When you respectfully yield to someone else’s opinion or authority—maybe your elders or a judge—you’re showing this polite submission.
Deference
To beg urgently and desperately—whether for help, mercy, or a second chance—you do this.
Implore