Sets 1-12

exist in large numbers or amounts.

without a clearly defined shape or form.

1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).
2. fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation).

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

1. of the cerebrum of the brain.
2. intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

1. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.
2. (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination.

1. clearly visible.
2. attracting notice or attention.

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

worship or regard as a god.

in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing.

spread (something, especially information) widely.

possible to do easily or conveniently.

openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention)

of the same kind; alike.

lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.

1. lacking flavor; weak or tasteless.
2. lacking vigor or interest.

tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable.

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

failing to take proper care over something.

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

make (someone) less angry or hostile.

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.

childishly silly and immature.

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

1. Strict in manner
2. Lack of comforts or luxuries

render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

increase the power, status, or wealth of.

brisk and cheerful readiness.

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.

1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
2. showing an impudent lack of respect.

having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

1. gentle and kind.
2. not harmful to the environment.

bold and without shame.

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

truthful and straightforward; frank.

reprimand (someone) severely.

1. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
2. able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action.

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.

feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.

1. (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
2. intricately folded, twisted, or coiled.

yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).

contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.

neatly skilful and quick in one's movements.

raise objections or show reluctance.

1. something which is based on another source.
2. imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason.

remove the moisture from (something); cause to become completely dry.

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.

solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

a deep-seated feeling of aversion.

understood by few; mysterious or secret.

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

1. unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.
2. expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

1. place in or regard as belonging to a canon of literary or artistic works.
2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) officially declare (a dead person) to be a saint.

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose.

come together to form one mass or whole.

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

1. compete with others in a struggle to achieve (something).
2. assert something as a position in an argument.

abundant in supply or quantity.

1. including people from many different countries.
2. (of a plant or animal) found all over the world.

polite submission and respect.

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

1. slow to act.
2. intended to cause delay.

use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

1. spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
2. having or giving something on a lavish scale.

using or expressed in more words than are needed.

1. restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
2. formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion.

approval or praise.

1. protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
2. keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind.

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.

lasting for a very short time.

intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

1. tending to stir up conflict.
2. (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.

tending to obstruct or harm.

1. closely acquainted; familiar.
2. state or make known.

give strength or energy to.

make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

no longer produced or used; out of date.

1. not able to be seen through; not transparent. 2. (especially of language) hard or impossible to understand.

1. serving as a typical example of something.
2. of or denoting the relationship between a set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles.

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.

1. not easily upset or excited.
2. calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

of or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech.

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

great depth of insight or knowledge.

accurately predicting what will happen in the future.

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.

(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

free from disturbance; calm.

waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.

1. based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
2. (of a bid) intended to convey a particular meaning according to an agreed convention.

expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).

1. extremely or unusually small.
2. (of a word, name, or suffix) implying smallness, either actual or imputed to convey affection,scorn etc.

able to be discerned; perceptible.

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.

lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

1. over-imaginative and unrealistic.
2. highly ornamental or imaginative in design.

not having any serious purpose or value.

diverse in character or content.

arrogant and domineering.

1. not showing proper respect; rude.
2. not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant.

tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully.

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.

1. not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
2. (of the limbs or muscles) relaxed.

treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.

flamboyant confidence of style or manner.

slow-moving and unexciting.

having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.

giving or intended as a remedy or cure.

(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.

1. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
2. erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.

having or showing zeal.

warn or reprimand someone firmly.

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

behavior, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

support or strengthen.

feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.

an expert judge in matters of taste.

conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs.

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

deceive; trick.

based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).

believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.

(of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate/overconfident

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

increase rapidly in number; multiply.

superficially plausible, but actually wrong.

not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.

1. full of twists and turns.
2. excessively lengthy and complex.

easy to control or influence.

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

present, appearing, or found everywhere.

emphasize.

showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt.

regard with great respect; revere.

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.