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Putnam's Word Book Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the Putnam's Word Book novel. A total of 265 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : Putnam's Word Book.by Louis A. Flemming.Preface The purpose of this book, as concei
Putnam's Word Book.by Louis A. Flemming.Preface The purpose of this book, as conceived by the author, is not to attempt to create or to influence usage by pointing out which words should or should not be used, nor to explain the meaning of terms, but
- 65 dizziness, n. vertigo.dizzy, a. vertiginous, giddy.do, v. effect, accomplish, produce, achieve, consummate, execute, perform; transact; perpetrate, commit; translate, render; suffice, answer; fare, prosper; vouchsafe, grant; (Colloq.) cheat, overreach, sw
- 64 dissolvable, a. dissoluble, soluble, fusible. Antonyms: indissoluble, indissolvable.dissolve, v. melt, liquefy, macerate, fuse, deliquesce; disorganize, disband, disperse; sunder, disunite.dissolvent, n. menstruum, solvent.dissuade, v. deter, divert.dissu
- 63 disobedience, n. contumacy, dereliction, undutifulness, defiance, insubmission, noncompliance, indocility, insubordination.disobedient, a. contumacious, insubmissive, undutiful, defiant, remiss, derelict, indocile, insubordinate, refractory.disobey, v. tr
- 62 discretional, a. optional, discretionary, elective. Antonyms: compulsory, obligatory.discriminating, a. distinguis.h.i.+ng, differential, discriminative.discrimination, n. difference, distinction, discernment, judgment.Antonyms: indiscrimination, promiscu
- 61 disabled, a. disqualified, crippled, maimed, incapacitated, _hors de combat_.disadvantage, n. inconvenience, detriment, hindrance, drawback, inexpediency.disadvantageous, a. inconvenient, detrimental, unfavorable, inexpedient, prejudicial.disagree, v. be
- 60 diffident, a. bashful, timid, shy.diffuse, a. copious, full, verbose, prolix.dig, v. delve, excavate, scoop; thrust, poke, punch, jab; exhume (dig up).dig, n. thrust, punch, poke; grind (student).digest, v. codify, systematize, methodize, cla.s.sify. dige
- 59 deteriorate, v. decline, degenerate, retrograde; corrupt, vitiate, debase, degrade.deterioration, n. decline, degeneration, retrogression; vitiation, corruption, debas.e.m.e.nt.detest, v. loathe, despise, abominate, abhor, hate, execrate.detestable, a. ab
- 58 derogatory, a. disparaging, detracting.descendants, n. pl. progeny, posterity, offspring.descent, n. descension; incursion, raid, foray; derivation, lineage, extraction, parentage, birth; declivity, slope, decline; dismounting; bathos; escarpment, scarp.d
- 57 delicate, a. graceful, fine, exquisite, minute, slender; refined, sensitive, fastidious, dainty; critical, ticklish. Antonyms: See indelicate.delicious, a. luscious, palatable, savory, exquisite, delightful.Antonyms: unpalatable, nauseous, distasteful ful
- 56 deed, n. exploit, act, feat, perpetration, performance, stunt.deed, n. a.s.sociated Words: defeasance, feoffment, muniment.deep, a. profound, intricate, inexplicable, unfathomable, incomprehensible, recondite, abstruse; abysmal; sagacious, cunning, astute
- 55 debauched, a. dissolute, licentious, dissipated, corrupt.debauchee, n. libertine, lecher, fornicator, rake, drunkard, satyr.debauchery, n. lechery, libertinism, sensuality, licentiousness, b.e.s.t.i.a.lity.debonair, a. suave, courteous, urbane, complaisan
- 54 dappled, a. piebald, spotted, pied, mottled.dare, v. venture, presume; defy, challenge, stump.dare, n. defiance, provocation, challenge.dare-devil, a. reckless, rash, inconsiderate, venturesome.dark, a. unilluminated, sunless, dusky, rayless, Cimmerian, p
- 53 customer, n. patron.cut, v. gash, slash, hew, crop, reap, mow, lop, prune, clip, shear, whittle, shave, trim, detruncate, dock, curtail, exscind, dissect, chamfer, amputate, carve, chase, chisel, lance, bisect, cleave, razee, slit, incise, fell, score, nu
- 52 cue, n. catchword; queue, pigtail; hint, suggestion, intimation.cuff, n. box, slap, buffet; manchette (ornamental cuff).cuff, v. box, slap, smite, strike, buffet.cull, n. cully, dupe, gull.culprit, n. offender, malefactor, delinquent, criminal sinner. cul
- 51 crossgrained, a. intractable, contrary, perverse, refractory, froward, stubborn.crossing, n. hybridization.crossing, n. intersection, decussation; cancellation; traversing; junction; crosswalk; thwarting, frustration, contradiction, interference; consigna
- 50 crevice, n. cleft, fissure, rent, cranny, crack, c.h.i.n.k.crew, n. a.s.semblage, throng, gang, mob, band, crowd.crib, n. manger, rack; bin, bunker, box.crib, v. (Colloq.) appropriate, plagiarize, steal, purloin.cricket, n. a.s.sociated Words: stridulate,
- 49 cracked, a. (Colloq.) crotchety, eccentric, crazy.crackle, v. crepitate, decrepitate.--n. crepitation, crackling.crackling, a. crepitant.--n. crepitation, decrepitation, crackle.crack up. (Low) extol, laud, praise, cry up.cracksman, n. burglar. cradle, n.
- 48 countrified, a. rude, uncourtly, rustic, bucolic, rural.country, n. region, territory; nation; rural parts, farming region.a.s.sociated Words: patriotism, patriot, patriotic, incivism, compatriot, expatriate, expatriation, deport, deportation, repatriate,
- 47 corpse, n. remains, relics, cadaver; carca.s.s; mummy. a.s.sociated words: cadaverous, cadaveric, necrophilism, necrophilous, carrion, necrophobia, necrogenic, necrogenous, necrotomy, necropsy, coffin, bier, catafalque, vespillo, cremate, cremation, crema
- 46 convex, a. protuberant, bulging, gibbous. Antonym: concave.convexity, n. protuberance, gibbosity. Antonym: concavity.conveyance, n. carriage, transmission; transfer, demise, alienation, cession.convict, n. felon, prisoner, criminal, culprit, malefactor.co
- 45 contemporary, a. contemporaneous, coeval.contempt, n. disdain, scorn, contumely, derision, detestation, disgrace, reproach.contemptible, a. despicable, abject.contemptuous, a. disdainful, supercilious, scornful, insolent, flouting, cynical, contumelious,
- 44 connect, v. join, link, couple, attach, unite, affiliate; implicate.connected, a. joined, coupled, linked, affiliated, related, akin, a.s.sociated.connection, n. union, alliance, relations.h.i.+p, junction, conjunction, affiliation, a.s.sociation, filiati
- 43 concern, n. business, affair; moment, importance, interest, weight, consequence; solicitude, anxiety, uneasiness care; firm, house, company, partners.h.i.+p. Antonyms: unconcern, inconsequence.concerned, a. solicitous, worried, anxious, apprehensive, trou
- 42 companion, n. a.s.sociate, comrade, intimate, consort, partner, fellow, mate, chum, compeer, confederate, accomplice, ally, colleague, crony, confrere, concomitant, accessory.companionable, a. affable, congenial, genial.companions.h.i.+p, n. a.s.sociation
- 41 combing, n. pectination.comblike, a. pectinal, pectinate, pectinated, pectiniform.come, v. arrive, approach; come from, issue, proceed, ensue, flow, emanate, originate.come after. follow, succeed. Antonyms: precede, antecede.come again. return, recur. com
- 40 cogent, a. convincing, conclusive, forcible, influential.coheir, n. parcener.coheirs.h.i.+p, n. parcenary.coherent, n. consistent, logical.coil, n. convolution, intervolution; entanglement, toil, mesh, perplexity; querl. coil, v. convolve, intervolve.coin
- 39 clubfoot, n. talipes. clubfooted, a. taliped, talipedic. club-shaped, a. clavate, clavated. clue, n. intimation, hint, key. clump, n. cl.u.s.ter, tuft, bunch, collection, thicket. clumsy, a. ungraceful, lumbering, uncouth, unwieldy, unhandy, inapt, mala
- 38 clergyman, n. minister, divine, ecclesiastic, priest, pastor, parson, churchman, preacher, rector, curate, dominie, vicar, missionary, evangelist, patriarch, dean, bishop, chaplain, cleric, deacon, presbyter, imparsonee, kirkman, _padre_, _cure_, _abbe_.
- 37 circle, v. encircle.circuitous, a. roundabout, devious, indirect.circulate, v. disseminate, promulgate, diffuse.circulation, n. dissemination, diffusion, promulgation, propagation.circ.u.mference, n. periphery, circ.u.mscription, girth. cistern, n. reserv
- 36 chime, n. unison, harmony; carillon.chimera, n. delusion, phantom, hallucination, illusion.chimney, n. a.s.sociated Words: cowl, flue, hoveling, smoke jack, chimney-breast, tewel.chimney corner. ingle nook, ingleside.chin: n. a.s.sociated Words: genian, m
- 35 chat, n. confabulation, talk, conversation, _causerie_, confab (Colloq.).cheap, a. inexpensive, low-priced; inferior, mean, mediocre, of small value.cheapen, v. depreciate; belittle, lower.cheat, n. fraud, trick, hoax, finesse, imposition, imposture, swin
- 34 challenge, v. defy, dare, brave.--n. defiance; exception, objection.champion, n. defender, vindicator, protector, paladin; winner, hero, conqueror.champion, v. defend, maintain, advocate, vindicate.chance, v. befall; risk, venture.chance, n. fate, fortune
- 33 Cayenne pepper. capsic.u.m.cease, v. discontinue, stop, desist, refrain.ceaseless, a. incessant, unceasing, constant, uninterrupted, continual.cedar tree. a.s.sociated Words: cedrine, cedrene.cede, v. surrender, relinquish, grant. ceding, n. cession.celeb
- 32 cast, v. fling, hurl, throw, impel, pitch, sling; direct, turn, drop, deposit, place; exuviate, shed, molt, discard, shed, reflect, throw; compute, reckon, add, enumerate.cast, n. throw, fling; exuviae, ejection, secretion.castaway, n. outcast, reprobate,
- 31 capsize, v. upset, overturn.captain, n. commander, chieftain, leader, chief: skipper; colonel; master, foreman.captious, a. critical, carping, censorious, caviling.captivate, v. enchant, subdue, bewitch, fascinate, entrance, enamor, infatuate.captivating,
- 30 call to account. impeach, accuse.calm, n. lull, tranquillity, quiet, placidity.calm, a. still, serene, motionless, undisturbed, unruffled, pacific, placid, tranquil, halcyon; sedate, collected, imperturbable, unmoved, cool, composed, dispa.s.sionate. Anto
- 29 burnable, a. combustible, inflammable. Antonyms: incombustible, asbestic.burning, n. combustion, cineration, incineration; cauterization, cautery; pyrography; arson; incendiarism; smoldering.burning, n. cremation, incremation. a.s.sociated Words: cremator
- 28 brushwood, n. thicket, coppice, underbrush, brush.brutal, a. inhuman, cruel, fell, ruthless, truculent, unfeeling; beastly, b.e.s.t.i.a.l, brutish.brutality, n. inhumanity, cruelty, truculence.brute, n. beast; fiend, monster, ruffian, yahoo.brute, a. irra
- 27 brier, n. thorn, bramble.brigand, n. highwayman, bandit, outlaw, robber, footpad, freebooter.bright, a. luminous, gleaming, l.u.s.trous, radiant, resplendent, glistening, beaming, s.h.i.+mmering, phosph.o.r.escent, luciferous, luminiferous, argent, orient
- 26 bra.s.sy, a. brazen; (Colloq.) bold, impudent, forward.bravado, n. brag; bl.u.s.tering, threat.brave, a. intrepid, courageous, valiant, daring, bold, valorous, chivalrous, fearless, adventurous, dauntless, doughty, gallant, heroic, mettlesome, undaunted,
- 25 boundless, a. illimitable, unbounded, vast, immense, limitless.bounteous, a. bountiful, generous, liberal, munificent.bountiful, a. liberal, free-hearted, generous; plentiful, abundant, copious, unstinted, ample.bounty, n. generosity, liberality, munifice
- 24 bookish, a. studious; formal, pedantic.bookkeeper, n. accountant, countercaster (Contemptuous).bookkeeping, n. accountancy.booklet, n. pamphlet, brochure, tract.book lore. bibliology. booklover, n. bibliophile.bookman, n. scholar, student.bookseller, n. b
- 23 bode, v. forebode, foreshadow, augur, presage, betoken, portend.bodiless, a. incorporeal, disembodied.bodilessness, n. incorporeality, disembodiment.bodily, a. physical, corporal, corporeal.boding, a. ominous, portentous. boding, n. omen, sign, prognostic
- 22 bloodletting, n. venesection, bleeding, phlebotomy.blood of the G.o.ds. ichor.blood poisoning. toxaemia, septicaemia.bloodshed, n. carnage, ma.s.sacre, slaughter, bloodshedding.bloodsucker, n. leech, sanguisuge; (Slang) extortioner; vampire. bloodthirsty,
- 21 blandish, v. flatter, cajole, caress.blandishment, n. cajolery, wheedling, caresses, blandiloquence.blank, a. void, empty, unfilled; expressionless, vacant: confounded, nonplused, astounded; unmitigated, absolute, downright.blarney, n. (Colloq.) blandiloq
- 20 binding, n. ligature, ligsation, astriction, constriction bandage; obligation, reestraint, restriction; galloon swaddling.binding, a. astringent, astrictive; obligatory, valid. Antonyms: optional, elective.bird, n. (young) fledgeling, nestling; (one year
- 19 bequest, n. legacy.berate, v. upbraid, rate, reprimand, censure.berry, n. a.s.sociated Words: baccate, baccated, baccivorous, bacciferous, cocciferous, bacciform.beseech, v. entreat, implore, adjure, supplicate.beset, v. besiege, obsess, beleaguer, enviro
- 18 begone, interj. avaunt.beguile, v. insnare, mislead, lure, deceive, cheat; while away.beguilement, n. imposition, deception.behave, v. deport one's self, act, bear.behavior, n. conduct, deportment, actions, demeanor. behead v. decapitate, decollate,
- 17 bear out. sustain, support, corroborate, confirm, uphold.beast, n. brute; quadruped; monster, brute.beastly, a. b.e.s.t.i.a.l, irrational, brutal; (Colloq.) abominable, disagreeable, nasty.beat, v. forge, malleate, beetle, weld, hammer; belabor, maul, buf
- 16 barrier, n. obstruction, impediment, obstacle, hindrance, barricade.barter, n. traffic, exchange, trade, business.--v. traffic, trade, exchange.base, a. debased, impure, spurious, alloyed, counterfeit; low-minded, unworthy, ign.o.ble, mean, servile, grove
- 15 ballooning, n. aeronautics, aerostation, balloonery.balloonist, n. aeronaut, aerostat, ballooner.balm, n. unguent, ointment; mitigant, anodyne, a.s.suager, nepenthe, balsam.balmy, a. aromatic, odoriferous, sweet-smelling, odorous, balsamic.bamboozle, v. (
- 14 backbite, v. defame (clandestinely), malign, traduce, vilify, calumniate, scandalize.backbiter, n. defamer, detractor, maligner, vilifier, slanderer, calumniator.backbiting, n. defamation, vilification, traducement, calumny, slander (secret).backbone, n.
- 13 authentic, a. genuine, trustworthy, authoritative, credible.authenticate, v. verify, attest, confirm.authentication, n. verification, attestation, confirmation.author, n. creator, originator, father; _litterateur_, writer.authority, n. dominion, jurisdict
- 12 astonis.h.i.+ng, a. amazing, astounding.astonishment, n. amazement, surprise, wonder, flabbergastation (Jocular).astraddle, adv. astride.asylum, n. retreat, sanctuary.Athanasian Creed. Quicunque, Quicunque vult. athlete, n. gymnast, pancratist.athletic, a
- 11 ascription, n. attribution, imputation.ashamed, a. abashed, confused, mortified, disconcerted. Antonyms: unashamed, brazen-faced.ashes, n. pl. cinders; lapilli. a.s.sociated Words: ashery, mortuary urn, spodomancy, leach.ashes of barilla. pulverine.ashy,
- 10 ardor, n. eagerness, zeal, heartiness, impetuosity, fervor, vehemence, empress.e.m.e.nt, intensity, warmth. Antonyms: indifference, apathy.arduous, a. onerous, difficult, laborious, wearisome.arena, n. amphitheater, ring, field.arguable, a. debatable, dis
- 9 appeasable, a. placable, pacifiable, forgiving. Antonyms: unappeasable, implacable.appease, v. conciliate, pacify, tranquilize, calm, propitiate, a.s.suage, mollify, reconcile, placate, mitigate.appeas.e.m.e.nt, n. pacification, propitiation, conciliation
- 8 annoyance, n. molestation, vexation, irritation, hara.s.sment; plague, nuisance, bore, torment, infliction, trouble, thorn.annoying, a. troublesome, vexatious, carking.annul, v. abrogate, nullify, rescind, invalidate, abolish, reverse, disannul, revoke.an
- 7 amenable, a. answerable, accountable, responsible; submissive, tractable, responsive. Antonyms: unamenable, unaccountable, disobedient, insubmissive.amends, n. pl. reparation, indemnification, rest.i.tution, atonement, redress, indemnity.amenity, n. agree
- 6 all-creating, a. omnific.all-devouring, a. omnivorous.allegiance, n. fealty, loyalty, devotion, fidelity.alleviate, v. mitigate, mollify, lessen, allay, a.s.suage moderate, relieve.alleviation, n. mitigation, palliation, a.s.suagement, relief, moderation.
- 5 aggregate, n. ma.s.s, whole, total.aggregation, n. collection, acc.u.mulation, ma.s.s.aghast, a. astounded, terrified, dismayed, horror-struck.agile, a. nimble, spry, active, lively.agility, n. spryness, nimbleness, activity. agitate, v. disturb, shake, u
- 4 adversity, n. misfortune, buffeting, disaster, affliction, reverses, trouble.advertise, v. announce, publish, proclaim, trumpet.advertis.e.m.e.nt, n. announcement.advice, n. counsel, admonition, monition, recommendation; information, tidings, report. a.s.
- 3 Antonyms: inaction, stagnation, inactivity, inertia.active, a. brisk, nimble, agile, sprightly, spirited; strenuous, diligent, enterprising; operative, efficacious, drastic; effective; transitive. Antonyms: inactive, pa.s.sive, latent, quiescent, sedentar
- 2 acclimation, n. acclimatization.accommodate, v. adapt, conform, adjust; oblige, favor.accommodating, a. obliging, complaisant.accommodation, n. adaptation, adjustment; complaisance; favor, kindness.accompaniment, n. concomitant. accompany, v. escort, atte
- 1 Putnam's Word Book.by Louis A. Flemming.Preface The purpose of this book, as conceived by the author, is not to attempt to create or to influence usage by pointing out which words should or should not be used, nor to explain the meaning of terms, but