Set 13-18

a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

highly ornate and extravagant in style.

(of a system or situation) excessively complicated, and typically involving a great deal of administrative detail.

1. settle a dispute by mutual concession.
2. weaken or harm by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable.

intended or likely to placate or pacify.

1. admit as acceptable or possible.
2. a person's face or facial expression.

not openly acknowledged or displayed.

able to be believed; convincing.

1. spread out over a large area; not concentrated.
2. lacking clarity or conciseness.

1.consisting of or based on official documents.
2. using pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual report on a particular subject.

including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.

making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.

1. irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. 2. of external origin.

intense and passionate feeling.

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

based on illusion; not real.

1. (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others.
2. (of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust.

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative.

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.

having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity.

1. not discovered or known about; uncertain.
2. not clearly expressed or easily understood.

done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

easily understood; lucid.

make (something) continue indefinitely.

based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

witheringly scornful; severely critical.

1. (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe.
2. making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.

1. existing or occurring at or on the surface.
2. appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
3. not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory.

accept something reluctantly but without protest.

clever or skilful.

1. make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.
2. improve the texture or fertility of (soil).

1. hostility or ill feeling.
2. motivation to do something.

a person who offers an argument in defence of something controversial.

1. causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.
2. (of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter.
3. sharp or severe in manner or style.

produced by or involving two or more parties working together.

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.

express contempt for; ridicule.

1. state or order authoritatively.
2. say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape).

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

separate or dissociate (something) from something else, typically with an undesirable effect.

relating to or supporting the view that a society or system should be led by an elite.

making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources.

bewildered or perplexed.

producing good or helpful results; productive.

existing from birth.

a person of wide knowledge or learning.

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable.

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

offence or annoyance.

able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour.

make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

1. with reference to; concerning.
2. very appropriate to a particular situation.

1.appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
2. having a tendency to do something.
3. quick to learn.

1. a sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
2. something serving to hide or disguise something.

a general agreement.

1. pull or twist out of shape.
2. give a misleading or false account or impression of.
3. change the form of (an electrical signal or sound wave) during transmission, amplification, or other processing.

tending to be different or develop in different directions.

make (someone) ecstatically happy.

1. fill (someone) with great delight; charm.
2. put (someone or something) under a spell; bewitch.

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.

1. originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
2. attractive or striking because colourful or out of the ordinary.

making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage or benefit.

able to be foreseen or predicted.

abandon or leave.enounce or give up (something valued or pleasant).

give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.

pay attention to; take notice of.

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

expressed clearly; easy to understand.

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.

1. conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
2. the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.

1. sparkling or shining brightly.
2. brilliantly and excitingly clever or skilful.

causing great public interest and excitement.

1.having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
2. (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity.

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

conformity to facts; accuracy./habitual truthfulness.

1.(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
2. bitterly hostile.

1. (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
2. liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

precede in time; come before (something) in date.

1. send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.
2. get rid of (something unwanted).

1. show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin.
2. put a bridle on (a horse).

act in accordance with a wish or command.

sad and disappointed.

reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

make (something) clear; explain.

escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

1. (of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.
2. (of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

criticizing or attacking cherished beliefs or institutions.

enclose or confine (someone) against their will.

1. create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
2. produce or make (something) from whatever is available.

1. hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
2. make (someone) self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.
3. (in ecclesiastical law) forbid (a member of the clergy) to exercise clerical functions.

impossible to understand or interpret.

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

1. different to what is normal or expected; strange.
2. particular; special.

think out or plan (an action, especially a crime) beforehand.

1. recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
2. licentious; dissolute.

1. restore friendly relations between.
2. make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed.

remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

1. think deeply about something.
2. (of a ruminant) chew the cud.

1. (of a person) playfully frivolous or unpredictable.
2. (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared.

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

taking or involving a comprehensive mental view.

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

1. thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom.
2. relating to or having the ability to see visions in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition.

expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.

praise enthusiastically and publicly.

find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted).

(of a natural event) large-scale and violent.

restrict (something) within limits.

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

make known (private or sensitive information).

inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true./opinionated

based on a mistaken belief.

recklessly bold or rash.

make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function).

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

1. be favorably disposed towards or willing to do something.
2. have a tendency to do something.
3. lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal.

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

1. of or characteristic of a miser.
2. (of a quantity) pitiably small or inadequate.

1. a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
2. easily recognizable; obvious.

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

1. (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive. 2. (of a fruit or plant) containing much pith.

1. easily bent.
2. easily influenced or directed; yielding.

making a show of being morally superior to other people.

1. vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
2. an idea or impression conveyed by words.
3. in good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.

1. damage or harm done to something.
2. dullness of color; loss of brightness.

1. (especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm.
2. showing little enthusiasm.

find fault with (someone); scold.

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.

1. (of a place) able to be reached or entered.
2. (of a person, especially one in a position of authority) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable.

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.

combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

reduce the force, effect, or value of.

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

a strong dislike or disinclination.

showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.

waste time; be slow.

1. cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.
2. cause (someone) to deviate from an intended purpose.

1. deduct an amount from (the usual price of something). 2. regard (a possibility or fact) as being unworthy of consideration because it lacks credibility.

a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

fair and impartial.

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

diligent and hard-working.

1. give (someone) facts or information; tell.
2. give an essential or formative principle or quality to.

irritating; annoying.

one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person's hands or ankles./shackles

1. unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
2. (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small.

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

competent or skilled in doing or using something.

(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.

a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

of less or secondary importance.

(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate.

used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.