Sets 13,14,15

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.
acquiesce

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.