Set 19-24

a person assisting a priest in a religious service or procession.

1. smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
2. nominate or choose (someone) as successor to or leading candidate for a position.

1. use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something.
2. (adjective)without moral principles; ignoble.

the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

1. invent
2. a flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money.

having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed.

hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.

1. purify (a liquid) by heating it so that it vaporizes, then cooling and condensing the vapour and collecting the resulting liquid.

1. hesitating or doubting.
2. not to be relied upon; suspect.

cheerful and full of energy.

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.

capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

1. excessively intricate or elaborate.
2. having a red or flushed complexion.

nervously awkward and ungainly.

persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.

abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).

untruthfulness.

characterized by or displaying great generosity.

(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.

1. belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy.
2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.

1. a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle.
2. lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.

speak or act in an evasive way.

1. of first importance; main.
2. the state or time of greatest vigor or success in a person's life.
3. make (something) ready for use or action.

1. (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.
2. advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change

break out again; recur.

1. relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
2. relating to time.

not permanent.

capable of working successfully;feasible

1.side by side and facing the same way. 2. alongside or level with something.

1. cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.
2. mix up (something) with something else.

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

deceitful.

(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.

1. invent (something) in order to deceive.
2. construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components.

looking or feeling dejected; morose.

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another./indicator

belonging naturally; essential.

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

1.a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.
2. a freethinker in matters of religion.

1. show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.
2. a document listing a ship's contents, cargo, passengers, and crew, for the use of customs officers.

1. so small as to be insignificant.
2. (of an investigation or account) taking the smallest points into consideration; precise and meticulous.
3.a summarized record of the proceedings at a meeting.

conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.

(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

1. devoutly religious.
2. (of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled.

1. occurring at a favorable time; opportune.
2. involving divine foresight or providence.

1. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
2. bravery in battle.

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

make false and damaging statements about (someone).

loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.biquitous

defeat thoroughly./conquer

1. characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery.
2. very bad; deplorable.

wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official.

1. (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
2. (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

strong hostility.

state or assert to be the case.

1.bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.
2. an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power.

providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.

succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something).

1. an idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.
2. the action of deluding or the state of being deluded./deception

1. distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.
2. manage without or get rid of.

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

capture the fascinated attention of.

destroy completely; put an end to.

a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

courage in pain or adversity.

happening by chance rather than intention./happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.

1. provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.
2. drive (an animal) with a spiked stick.

about to happen

not able to be denied or disputed.

travelling from place to place.

generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

deserving reward or praise.

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

1. provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
2.cause to be or become; make.
3.represent or depict artistically.
4. covertly send (a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect) for interrogation abroad; subject to extraordinary rendition.
5. melt down (fat) in order to clarify it.
6. cover (stone or brick) with a coat of plaster.

1. a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
2. a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses.

1. (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
2. (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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

never done or known before.

supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something).

extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.

1. the state of being legally responsible for something.
2. a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to put one at a disadvantage.

characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

1. relating to the rudiments of a subject.
2. not decomposable into elements or other primary constituents.

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.

having or displaying a passionate intensity.

an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.

1. a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.
2. the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal.
3. act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something).

done with or employing great care and thoroughness.

1. the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money.
2. careful management of available resources.

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

1. (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
2. release someone from (a duty or obligation).

1. suggested though not directly expressed.
2. always to be found in; essentially connected with.
3. with no qualification or question; absolute.

(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

free or safe from injury or violation.

go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.

1. striking; eye-catching.
2. denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority.

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.

excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

1. not certain or fixed; provisional.
2. done without confidence; hesitant.

lose strength or momentum.

rebuke or reprimand severely./scold

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

1. (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
2. (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.

1. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.
2. breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock.

using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention.

(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.

1. a check or restraint on something.
2. a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check.

1. make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident.
2. calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.
3.a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively.

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

1. (of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favour.
2. (of a deer) produce young.

1. (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration.
2. dangerously high or steep.

an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

return to a former or less developed state.

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition.

1. bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.
2. invoke (a spirit or deity).

anger.

1. (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.
2. weak or faint from illness or fatigue.

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement.

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

energetically willful and determined.

(of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.

1. be constantly or visibly anxious.
2. gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing.
3. flow or move in small waves.

publicly denounce.

a source of help in a difficult situation.

begin.

make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.

1. completely remove (something unpleasant) from one's mind or memory.
2. rid (a person or place) of a supposed evil spirit.

(of a person) fussy about their needs or requirements./showing or requiring great attention to detail.

make a concerted or violent attack on./ criticize strongly

offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)./conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment.

say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

1. overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
2. flood.

not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

impossible to contradict, weaken, or change.

sounding sad and mournful.

1. overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
2. stand or be placed on top of.

increase rapidly./make or become more intense or serious.

publicly declare to be wrong or evil./inform against.

1. prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
2. frustrate the efforts or plans of.

depart from usual or accepted standards.

1. able or tending to keep afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas.
2. cheerful and optimistic.
3. (of an economy, business, or market) involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity.

well meaning and kindly./(of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.

twist or twine together./connect or link (two or more things) closely.

scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

1. subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
2. of or containing the element mercury.

of or typical of a despot; tyrannical.

carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

include or absorb (something) in something else.

1. become less intense, violent, or severe.
2.(of water) go down to a lower or the normal level.

accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

1. diverging from a previous course or line; erratic.
2. hardly touching a matter; peripheral.3. relating to or along a tangent.

put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

1. not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.
2. having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested.

1. provide (a building or structure) with buttresses.
2. increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce.