Sets 27,28

high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

criticize (someone or something) harshly.

1.offer goods or services at a lower price than (a competitor).
2.cut or wear away the part below or under (something, especially a cliff).
3.weaken; undermine.

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing./polite term

depraved or wicked behavior or character.

a relatively minor fault or sin.

cause (someone) to become hostile.

1. (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.
2. (of a place or building) bleak and lifeless.

a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts.

assign an inferior rank or position to.

a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite.

unable to be upset or excited; calm.

1. criticize (someone) severely.
2. damage or remove part of the surface of (the skin).

a bad-tempered person, especially an old one.

use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions.

use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something.

of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

a person who has done something wrong or unlawful.

unable to be appeased or placated.

arrogantly superior and disdainful.

worthy of great respect.

perceptible by touch./clear and definite; real.

cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

1. extremely distasteful; unacceptable.
2. in conflict or incompatible with.

having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

1.waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
2. allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost.

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

1. (of metal) not alloyed; pure.
2. (chiefly of emotions) complete and unreserved.

1. having a strong or exhilarating effect.
2. (of alcoholic drink) potent; intoxicating.

pressing; demanding.

a slight criticism about a trivial matter; adverse comment; nitpicking

lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward; inelegant; ungainly

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; clever; shrewd, crafty

the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving; specious arguments; fallacious argument; sophism; casuistry

feeling or appearing troubled or nervous; perturbed; flustered; unnerved; ruffled; rattled

isolated

(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring; reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive; arch; simpering; demure; modest

deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion; overwrought; unrestrained; frenzied; (informal) extremely funny

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical; disavow; forswear; change one's mind; retract

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; a practical dilemma; impasse; stalemate

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense; insult; offense; slight; snub; slur

(of a disease or social condition) found particularly in a specific area or group; (of a plant or animal) native and restricted to a certain place

consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else; extract or remove (something); used euphemistically to say that stolen something; (abstract oneself) withdraw

polish up; buff up; enhance or perfect (something such as a reputation or a skill)

break up; split up; dissipate; scatter; go into different direction

the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; animosity; antipathy; animus; feud; discord; acrimony

shy and fond of being on one's own; diffident, shrinking; self-effacing; unassuming

lay waste; devastate; leave in ruins; wreak havoc on; leave desolate; pillage

beginning; rudimentary; confused or incoherent

not showing due respect for another person; impertinent; brazen; cheeky; presumptuous

(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent; fearsome; awe-inspiring

high-pitched; piercing; screeching

express disapproval of; frown on; object to

scorn; deride; regard with contempt; sneer at; spurn; rebuff

reject or void, especially by legal procedure; cancel; rescind; suppress; put to an end; stamp out

swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside; bulge; enlarge; puff outp; blow up/out

liking; fondness; preference; inclination; bent; predilection; proclivity

a state of suspension; a state of dormancy; a state of latency; pending; deferred; put off; postponed

respected and impressive; distinguished; eminent; venerable; hallowed; illustrious; esteemed; exalted; of distinction; of repute; aristocratic; imposing

prove; show to be true; give substance to; support; justify; vindicate; corroborate; endorse; give credence to; vouch for, attest to