Set 17

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.