Sets 7,8,9

1. pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
2. assuage or satisfy (a demand or a feeling).

1. based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
2. (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority.

very old or old-fashioned.

1. making a loud and confused noise.
2. expressing or characterized by vehement protests or demands.

a scarcity or lack of something.

able to be accounted for or understood.

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

1. wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
2. (of a disease or condition) causing little or no pain.

ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.

unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

feel intense dislike or disgust for.

1. evil in nature or effect.
2. speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.

easily influenced; pliable.

1. a person who is new to a subject or activity.
2. a new convert to a religion.

1. not genuine; artificial or unnatural.
2. (of a substance or material) easily shaped or moulded.

a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

in its original condition; unspoilt.

express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.

1. strong and healthy; vigorous.
2. (of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell.

1. health-giving; healthy.
2. (of a place) pleasant; not run-down.

1. a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
2. official permission or approval for an action.

(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.

(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.

expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.

make more noticeable or prominent.

based on or involving conjecture.

friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.

outstandingly bad; shocking.

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

1. (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
2. bright, colourful, and very noticeable.

prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

deny or contradict (a fact or statement).

1. shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
2. coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc.

done at random or without careful judgement.

not harmful or offensive.

lasting for a very short time; brief.

1. lacking interest or excitement; dull.
2. of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.

causing annoyance or difficulty.

make legally null and void; invalidate.

1. remove (a need or difficulty).
2. avoid or prevent (something undesirable).

widely or constantly encountered; widespread.

drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
2. able to be touched or felt.

the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.

(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant.

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

barely sufficient or adequate.

underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behaviour or activities.

of little value or importance.

1. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
2. relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism.

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.

rough and bad-mannered; coarse.

to tolerate; to endure; to countenance

wary and unwilling to take risks.

1. an association of nations for their mutual benefit.
2. courtesy and considerate behavior towards others.

corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.

1. warm and friendly.
2. strongly felt.

causing harm or damage.

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.

having or showing great knowledge or learning.

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile.

1. lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
2. lacking strength of character.
3. failing to convince or impress.

1. well chosen or suited to the circumstances..
2. pleasing and fortunate.

politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.

lacking any obvious principle of organization.

a confused mixture; a hotchpotch.

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

1. primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
2. a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

especially of humor) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.

move faster than and overtake (someone else)./exceed

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects.

1. refuse to accept; reject.
2. deny the truth or validity of.

skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

unimportant or trivial.

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.