Sets 7-12

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.

the ability to make good judgments and take quick decisions.

1. a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
2. (in Hegelian philosophy) the negation of the thesis as the second stage in the process of dialectical reasoning.

regard something as being due to (a cause)./assign

cause to become unable to think clearly.

deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

1. hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
2. a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic.

absolutely necessary.

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

1. short-sighted.
2. lacking foresight or intellectual insight.

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

1. existing only in part; incomplete.
2. favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased.
3. having a liking for.

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

be a sign of warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

1. of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
2. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.

involving or limited to basic principles.

(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

1. divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
2. put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off.

1. insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.
2. small in degree; inconsiderable.
3. (of a person or their build) not sturdy; thin or slender.

sleepy; drowsy.

1. a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
2. a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism.

take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.

1. attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach.
2. attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

1. (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigor or extent; become weaker.
2. (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.

regard with disgust and hatred.

1. noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
2. (of weather or water) wild or stormy.

1. (of a man or his behaviour) courteous and gallant, especially towards women. 2. relating to the historical concept of chivalry.

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

1. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
2. slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.

make (someone) very weak and infirm.

done consciously and intentionally.

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

1. (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.
2. (of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly.

1. completely clear and transparent.
2. (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious.

sentimental in an exaggerated or false way.

a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy.

characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.

full of danger or risk.

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

prevent from happening; make impossible.

a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something.

aggressively greedy or grasping.

1. enjoy greatly.
2. anticipate with pleasure.

sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses.

falsely present something as the truth.

1. attempt to ignore; avoid dealing with.
2. go round or past the edge of.

1. slow-moving or inactive.
2. lacking energy or alertness.

showing or characterized by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury.

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

(typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.

hostile and aggressive.

(of a person) generous or doing good.

having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.

1. showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.
2. a dashing and attentive man, especially one acting as a lady's escort.
3. a small spaniel of a breed with a long snout.

1. suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
2. (of furniture or clothing) having simulated marks of age and wear.

gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

1.an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination..
2. a loss of significance or power in relation to another person or thing.

comprehensive in terms of information.

make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

intensely irritated and frustrated.

(of goods contracted for without an individual specimen being specified) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.

(of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

1. apparently identical; very similar.
2. (of two things) able to be interchanged.

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.

producing a great deal of profit.

having or showing great authority./domineering; dictatorial.

(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.

harsh criticism or censure.

very unwilling to spend money or use resources.

1. relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.
2. of secondary or minor importance; marginal.

causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

1. characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
2. very stormy.

1. able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
2. (of an office, position, scholarship, etc.) able to be held or used.

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.

(of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner.

the appearance of being true or real.

spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.