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Delimited having fixed boundaries or limits.


condign (of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting
having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in
rabid
something.
effusive showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manne
stridency the fact of being expressed, or of expressing things, in forceful language that does not try to a
unexampled having no precedent or parallel.
proscriptive (of a law or rule) forbidding or restricting something.
denouncing or condemning something.
condemn express complete disapproval of; censure.
whimsy playfully quaint or fanciful behaviour or humour.
gentrify Change the character of (a poor urban area) through wealthier people moving in, improving h
gentrification the process of making someone or something more refined, polite, or respectable.
divisiveness a tendency to cause disagreement or hostility between people.
albeit though
recalcitrant a person with an obstinately uncooperative attitude
debauchery excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs.
revelry lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol
peruse read / examine (something), typically in a thorough or careful way.
usury the action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest.
ancillary providing necessary support to the primary activities
deplorable deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable
arrant complete, utter.
oblique not expressed or done in a direct way.
neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line; slanting.
hermetic (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight.
relating to an ancient occult tradition encompassing alchemy, astrology,
and theosophy.
gull2 fool or deceive (someone)
a person who is fooled or deceived.
delude make (someone) believe something that is not true.
protracted lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
indemnify compensate (someone) for harm or loss.
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or
paucity
amounts.
ordeal a very unpleasant and prolonged experience.
an ancient test of guilt or innocence by subjection of the accused to severe pain
astronomical of an amount) extremely large.
prohibitive (of a price or charge) so high as to prevent something being done or bought.
(of a law or rule) forbidding or restricting something.
rescind revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
pillory attack or ridicule publicly.
sclerotic becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt.
futility pointlessness or uselessness.
folly lack of good sense; foolishness.
a costly ornamental building with no practical purpose
facile ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
(especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless.
nuanced characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
disruptive causing or tending to cause disruption.
(of a company or form of technology) causing radical change in an existing
industry or market through being innovative.
organically from or in connection with living matter.
appalled greatly dismayed or horrified.
peeve annoy or irritate.
blunt (of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright.
(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.
rein check or guide (a horse) by pulling on its reins.
the power to direct and control.
politic (of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances.
abridged (of a piece of writing) having been shortened.
runic 1. of, consisting of, characterized by, or set down in runes.
mystical; obscure
Runes are letters from an alphabet that was used by people in Northern Europe in former time
profane not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular.
(of a person or their behaviour) not respectful of religious practice; irreverent.
bent1 determined to do or have.
a natural talent or inclination.
sharply curved or having an angle.
scotch1 decisively put an end to.
wedge (someone or something) somewhere.
revel to take great pleasure/ indulgement
fraternal of or like a brother or brothers.
impinge have an effect, especially a negative one.
advance over an area belonging to someone or something else; encroach.
glean obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty.
gather (leftover grain) after a harvest.
controvert argue about (something).
hardly scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree).
inconsequential not important or significant.
spur urge (a horse) forward by digging one's spurs into its sides.
give an incentive or encouragement to (someone).
egotistical excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centred.
bombshell an unexpected and surprising event, especially an unpleasant one.
a very attractive person (typically used of a woman).
venture a risky or daring journey or undertaking.
dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious
upheaval a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
an upward displacement of part of the earth's crust.
spiteful showing or caused by malice. Mallacious
petty of little importance; trivial.
elemental Fundamental
conundrum a confusing and difficult problem or question.
dynasty a line of hereditary rulers of a country.
startlingly in a very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable way.
characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects,
morbid
especially death and disease.
of the nature of or indicative of disease.
terrific of great size, amount, or intensity.
causing terror.
woo1 seek the favour, support, or custom of.
cow1 1. an unpleasant person or thing.
mortify cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.
subdue (the body or its needs and desires) by self-denial or discipline.
imperative of vital importance; crucial.
giving an authoritative command; peremptory.
insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely
peremptory
imperious way.
not open to appeal or challenge; final.
a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk; kin. a group of persons related to
kindred
another; family, tribe, or clan.
reimbursement remunerate, compensate
derogatory showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.
prodigious remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
preternatural beyond what is normal or natural.
betoken be a warning or indication of (a future event).
quell put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
subdue or silence (someone).
hallowed made holy; consecrated.
pedigree the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person or family.
(of an animal) pure-bred.
symbiosis interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to t
a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
eviscerate deprive (something) of its essential content.
disembowel (a person or animal).
enamour be filled with love for.
have a liking or admiration for.
divest deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions).
revolted disgusted.
rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or
rebel
leader.
infamy the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
an evil or wicked act.
trepidation a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
palliate make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe without removing the cause.
disguise the seriousness of (an offence).
extirpate eradicate or destroy completely.
allay diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
superlative of the highest quality or degree.
immaterial unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.
spiritual, rather than physical.
offset counteract (something) by having an equal and opposite force or effect.
the amount or distance by which something is out of line.
disparager a person who criticizes someone as being of little worth.
maligner one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
purveyor a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
a person or group who spreads or promotes an idea, view, etc.
Cogenetic Created at the same time and place as another.
illuminate help to clarify or explain.
essence the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, whic
an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used
for flavouring or scent.
despicable deserving hatred and contempt.
treacherous guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
(of ground, water, conditions, etc.) presenting hidden
or unpredictable dangers.
dissipation overindulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipated living.
the squandering of money, energy, or resources.
a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to
vagrant
place and lives by begging.

presage/ omen be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one).
plutocracy government by the wealthy.
solitary done or existing alone./ single (solitary confinement/ prison)
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires
demagogue
and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.
the quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's
self-adulation
importance.
the state or feeling of being calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings;
self-possession
composure.
consign deliver (something) to a person's keeping.
send (goods) by a public carrier.
condemn express complete disapproval of; censure.
impending (of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
workaday not special, unusual, or interesting; ordinary.
revile criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
Hieroglyph sacred carving
rueful expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way.
potent1 having great power, influence, or effect.
1. (of a male) able to achieve an erection or to reach an orgasm.
omnipotent (of a deity) having unlimited power.
omni all; of all things.in all ways/places
Simp someone who shows excessive sympathy and attention toward another person
reciprocate respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
disaffection a state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of contr
dislocation Disturbance from a proper, original, or usual place or state.
a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint.
forbidding unfriendly or threatening in appearance.
prop up : to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)
reined in o limit or control (someone or something)

grandiose impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.


discredited brought into disrepute; having lost respect or credibility.

dispassionate not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial.
anticipate act as a forerunner or precursor of.
regard as probable; expect or predict.
menacing suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
savour taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it to the full.
populus a genus of trees (
forthright (of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.
innate inbron, congenital, natural
whereby by which.
meld1 blend; combine.
the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or
dissolution official body.
entail involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
a limitation of the inheritance of property to certain heirs over a number of
generations.
supercilious behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
scourge a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
a whip used as an instrument of punishment.
sedentary (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
the system or arrangement of muscles in a body, part of the body, or an
musculature organ.
(of part of the body) soft and hanging loosely or limply, especially so as to
flaccid look or feel unpleasant.
lacking vigour or effectiveness.
commendatory serving to present something as suitable for approval or acceptance.
KEEN intellectually alert : having or characteristic of a quick penetrating mind;
undue unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.
posthumous occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or
brandish excitement.
self-righteous having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one
is totally correct or morally superior.
enlightened having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or
modicum valuable.
maverick an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
whisk take or move (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly.
trait a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
vaillant "worthy, strong, courageous,"
suppress forcibly put an end to.
uphold confirm or support (something which has been questioned).
retrospective looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
besieged Surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to.
shore up to support
penitential relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance
disquieting inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.
intemperance lack of moderation or restraint.
excessive indulgence, especially in alcohol
virtue behaviour showing high moral standards.
negate make ineffective; nullify.
impressionable easily influenced.
rekindle relight (a fire).
inadvertent not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
reprehensible deserving censure or condemnation.
unperturbed not perturbed or concerned.
rile make (someone) annoyed or irritated.
pandemonium wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
sequester isolate or hide away.
a general cut in government spending.
hagiography the writing of the lives of saints.
a biography that treats its subject with undue reverence.
a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted
contingency with certainty.
an incidental expense.
punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression
penance of repentance for wrongdoing.
a sacrament in which a member of the Church confesses sins to a priest and
is given absolution.
devolved 1. having had power transferred or delegated to a lower level, especially from central governm
ebb (of tidewater) move away from the land; recede.
(of an emotion or quality) gradually decrease.
insurrection a violent uprising against an authority or government.
immolate kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.
a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of
parley terms for an armistice.
malinger pretend to be ill in order to escape duty or work.
abnegate renounce or reject (something desired or valuable).
pre-emptive serving or intended to pre-empt or forestall something, especially to prevent
attack by disabling the enemy.
curt rudely brief.
(in modern literature) a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the
elegy dead.
deliberation long and careful consideration or discussion.
slow and careful movement or thought.
consideration careful thought, typically over a period of time.
restraint a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-control.
disconcerting causing one to feel unsettled.
(of an outcome or course of action) decided or
preordained determined beforehand; predestined.
Canned Canned meaning is routine
TEMPERATE : found in or associated with a moderate climate
improbable not likely to be true or to happen.
rehabilitate restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addicti
preface introduce or begin (a speech or event) with or by doing something.
unctuous excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.
vitriolic filled with bitter criticism or malice.
unruffled not disordered or disarranged.
(of a person or their manner) not agitated or disturbed; calm
unprepossessing not attractive or appealing to the eye.
impulsively without forethought; on impulse.
retrenchment the reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.
the action of making an employee redundant.
slump sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.
a sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something.
misgiving a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.
trepidation a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
acclamation loud and enthusiastic approval.
grove a group of trees planted close together:
spearhead : a leading element, force, or influence in an undertaking or development
: the sharp-pointed head of a spear
utterly completely and without qualification; absolutely.
stuff matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or indeterminate kind that are being referr

trivia details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value.


consummate make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.
showing great skill and flair.
oracular accurately predicting what will happen in the future.
(of an utterance, advice, etc.) hard to interpret; enigmatic.
dismal causing a mood of gloom or depression.

tactician 1. a person who uses a carefully planned strategy to achieve a specific end.
dismantle take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
commendation formal or official praise.
1. a very good result in an examination or competition.
Pastoralists people who practice pastoralism as a livelihood system
a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their
temperament behaviour.
milieu a person's social environment.
illustrious well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
pantheon a group of particularly respected, famous, or important people.
all the gods of a people or religion collectively.
exiguous very small in size or amount.
unrelenting not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.
not giving way to kindness or compassion.
dissemblance discrepancy. imbalance. disproportion
vice a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
rectitude morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness.
brook2 tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).
emend make corrections and revisions to (a text).
intimidating having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.
quash reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure.
put an end to; suppress.
ridge a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.
incise mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or cuts.
dispose get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else.
incline (someone) towards a particular activity or mood.
instigate bring about or initiate (an action or event).
incite someone to do something, especially something bad.
self-deprecation modesty about or criticism of oneself.
keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on
detain their attention.
presuppose require as a precondition of possibility or coherence.
gluttony habitual greed or excess in eating.
frailty the condition of being weak and delicate.
weakness in character or morals.
a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an
stratagem end.
1. skill in devising plans or schemes; cunning.
manoeuvre a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

apparition a remarkable or unexpected appearance of someone or something.


relating to or denoting an organism, cell, or genetic material formed
recombinant by recombination.
trample tread on and crush.
reverberate (of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.
have continuing and serious effects.
ludicrous so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.
contrived deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
psychotic severely mentally ill
bespeak be evidence of; indicate.
moratorium a temporary prohibition of an activity.
intuitive using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.
1. (chiefly of computer software) easy to use and understand.
receptive willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.
able to receive signals or stimuli.
typify be characteristic or a representative example of.
forebode (of a situation or occurrence) act as a warning of (something bad).
relating to or involving the branch of physics that deals with the production
cryogenic and effects of very low temperatures.
dispel make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
waggish humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner.
subdue bring (a country or people) under control by force.
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).
compatriot a fellow citizen or national of a country.
sovereign one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignt
one that exercises supreme authority
conceive form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.
create (an embryo) by fertilizing an egg.
vagary an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behaviour.
a long cloud of smoke or vapour resembling a feather as it spreads from its
plume point of origin.
perclote Blood clotting, or coagulation, is an important process that prevents excessive bleeding when
abnegate renounce or reject (something desired or valuable).
malinger pretend to be ill in order to escape duty or work.
jejune naive, simplistic, and superficial.

incisive (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.


1. "the most incisive move of a tight match"
errant erring or straying from the accepted course or standards.
travelling in search of adventure.
inextricably in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate.
(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat
rallied or dispersion.
scaremonger a person who spreads frightening or ominous reports or rumours.
crassness behaviour that is stupid and does not consider how other people might feel
beatify announce the beatification of.
humility the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
overblown made to seem more impressive or important than is the case; exaggerated or pretentious.
obliterate destroy utterly; wipe out./ annihilate

expiation the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.
redemption the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
fleeting lasting for a very short time.
understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or
hindsight developed.
dwell on one's own success or
gloat another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
grumble complain about something in a bad-tempered way.
make a low rumbling sound.
unkempt (especially of a person) having an untidy or dishevelled appearance.
flippant not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
cavalier showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.
dour relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.
taxing physically or mentally demanding.
rote mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned.
impotence inability to take effective action; helplessness.
enterprising having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
avidity keen interest or enthusiasm.
reminiscence a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator.
a characteristic of one thing that is suggestive of another.
vituperation bitter and abusive language.
unflappability : not easily upset or panicked : unusually calm.
demeanour outward behaviour or bearing.
obtrusive noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
(of a group or place) tending to form or hold exclusive groups and so not
cliquish welcoming to outsiders.
palliative (of a medicine or form of medical care) relieving symptoms without dealing with the cause of
impel drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.
sobering creating a more serious, sensible, or solemn mood.
deadpan impassive or expressionless
say something amusing while affecting a serious manner.
altar the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion ser
hubris/ conceit excessive pride or self-confidence.
contingent subject to chance.
occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent
on.

a group of people sharing a common feature, forming part of a larger group.


feat an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
lapse a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement.
an interval or passage of time.
(of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal
anecdotal accounts rather than facts or research.
fabled famous, especially by reputation.
infuriating making one extremely angry and impatient.
irtuosity highly skilled performer,
grandiosity the quality of being impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously s
pompous superiority or pretentiousness.
vernacular the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
supplement add an extra element or amount to.
deluge a severe flood.
smother kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate.
squelch make a soft sucking sound such as that made by treading heavily through mud.
1. a circuit that suppresses the output of a radio receiver if the signal strength falls below a cer
rebuff reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
interminable endless or apparently endless (often used hyperbolically).
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of
compunction something bad.
grandeur splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.

exuberance the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience.
disabuse persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken.
denigrate criticize unfairly; disparage.
spiteful showing or caused by malice.
blemish a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
spoil the appearance or quality of (something).
seminal strongly influencing later developments.
irenic 1. aiming or aimed at peace.
choleric bad-tempered or irritable.
revile criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
deviousness the quality of being dishonest or tricking people, but often also being clever and successful
devious showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.
(of a route or journey) longer and less direct than the most straightforward
way.
conflate combine (two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc.) into one.
sombre dark or dull in colour or tone.
having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.
off-kilter not exactly straight or balanced; askew; uneven
inception the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
concur be of the same opinion; agree.
happen or occur at the same time; coincide.
balk hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
flabbergasted greatly surprised or astonished.
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly
implication stated.
uncanny strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
detract diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement).
cause someone or something to be distracted or diverted from.
ballyhooed praise or publicize extravagantly.
multifarious many and of various types.
unmistakable distinct/telltale/well-defined
wrest forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.
avert turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
frown disapprove of.
hedge surround with a hedge.
limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions.
: not changing or capable of change : constant. an invariable routine.
invariability invariability.
spatial relating to or occupying space.
reverberate (of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.
have continuing and serious effects.

antebellum occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the US Civil War.
bellum war, warfare
a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of
consort1 a reigning monarch.
1. a ship sailing in company with another.
pledge commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
give as security on a loan.
hark listen
constricted narrowed, especially by encircling pressure.
inhibited; restricted.
implicate show (someone) to be involved in a crime.
convey (a meaning) indirectly through what one says, rather than stating it
explicitly.
lucubration writing or study.
a learned or pedantic piece of writing.
backwater an isolated or peaceful place.
a place or situation in which no development or progress is taking place.
a part of a river not reached by the current, where the water is stagnant.
unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a
solidarity common interest; mutual support within a group.
camaraderie mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
tart a woman who intentionally wears the type of clothes and make-up that attract s
discordance lack of agreement or consistency.
the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without
cronyism proper regard to their qualifications.
quackery dishonest practices and claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, typically me
maligner one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
malinger pretend to be ill in order to escape duty or work.
flummery meaningless or insincere flattery or conventions.
peregrination a journey, especially a long or meandering one.
accustom (an infant or other young mammal) to food other than its mother's
wean1 milk.
accustom (someone) to managing without something which they have
become dependent on.
prenatal before birth; during or relating to pregnancy.
preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually
embalm by arterial injection of a preservative.
give a pleasant fragrance to.
rehash reuse (old ideas or material) without significant change or improvement.

a reuse of old ideas or material without significant change or improvement.


steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of
plunder war or civil disorder.
pillage/raid/seize steal (goods), typically using force and in a time of disorder.
picky fussy and hard to please.
consolidate make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
"all manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises"
awash covered or flooded with water, especially seawater or rain.
an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at
gambit the outset of a situation.
a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused
by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain
disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in
convulsion the blood, or fever in children.
a violent social or political upheaval.
opulence great wealth or luxuriousness.
make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements;
lurch1 stagger.
emblematic serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.
totemic regarded as being symbolic or representative of a particular quality or concept.
envisage contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
form a mental picture of (something not yet existing or known).
Synonym
se/fix
deserved.
fanatical
rained or heartfelt manne
guage that does not try to avoid upsetting other people:

ple moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process.
or respectable.

intractable

partying

of interest.

thoroughgoing

sloping

guarantee

o severe pain
enormous, huge, prohibitive
exorbitant

Criticize, censure
ossify · calcify.

simple

troublesome

Naturally
shock

straightforward

prudent

fascinating

hern Europe in former time


secular
; irreverent.

hedonistic

affect

derive/ obtain

contradict
rarely, scarcely
trivial
Hosre spurring

self-centred, selfish
harmful, unfriendly
petty cash
Rudimentary
Mystery/ Riddle
ancestral line/ bloodline

macabre

dreadful, horror, macabre

pursue

humiliate, embrassed

incontrovertible

disparaging
denigratory
unnatural or abnormal.

suppress

greatly revered and honoure


d.
ancestry, descent

al association, typically to the advantage of both.

gut, intestine
besotted with

having rebelled.
notoriety

alleviate
disguise
weed out, root out
alleviate

incorporeal

supplier

elucidate
ethos, quintessence, soul

disloyal, perfidious
perilious

homeless/ vagabond

portent
elitist
unaccompaned

self-assurance
deliver
n; forthcoming.

criticize/ condemn

apologetic
vigorous

ther person,

disgruntlement

hostile

grand, magnificent

jeopardize

frank/ straightforward
sanctimonious

subdue, vanquish
endorse
backdate
its surrender; lay siege to.

wrong; repentance

overindulgence

revive
unintentional

untroubled
cially from central government to local or regional administration.

uprising, revolt

negotiation
feign

unnerving

after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.


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tranquil, calm

flop/ fall
something.
nces of something.
apprehension
te kind that are being referred to, indicated, or implied.

trifle

Poshu-Palon

nature/ personality
context

implacable
constant
discrepancy

ALLOW&&&
Amend/ Alter

ridge line
engrave/ cut skin

assume
manoeuvre

a ghost or ghostlike image


of a person.

stamp/ walkeover/ squash

forced/ artificial
out of mind

embargo
reasoning; instinctive.

open-minded

epitomize
portend/ presage

banish
playful

peculiarity

s excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured

dull

sharp

travelling
canonize /consecrate

gerated or pretentious.
exterminate/

atonement

transient

delight in

untidy

frowning
exacting
without thinking

resourceful

conspicuous

ut dealing with the cause of the condition.


compel

secrated in communion services


haughtiness
fortuitious/chance
conditional

band/group

informal/ hearsay
mythical/ legendary

e, especially pretentiously so.

ar country or region.

not delude
suffocate
hrough mud.
al strength falls below a certain level.

ebullience
undeceive

malicious

influential/ pioneering

Not Revel/ indulgent


ng clever and successful

foundation
inference
eerie/ preternatural/ horror

seize/ snatch
Not Aver

Not frown
enclose
confine/ hinder

partner

mortgage
pay attention

Not solitary
solidarity
a female prostitute.

nepotism
in some field, typically medicine.

Not Wane

Not plucky

merge

seizure

stumble

y or concept.
ants in the process.

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