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To become less intense or severe.

Extremely dry, especially of land or climate.

Commanding respect through recognized expertise or confidence.

Ruling with unlimited personal authority.

Self-governing; independent of outside control.

Pleasantly warm and mild.

Owing gratitude or obligation to someone.

Coming later than it should have.

To scold someone angrily and at length.

Deprived of or lacking something, often painfully.

Abundant or generously plentiful.

Honest and direct, without holding back.

Careful about spending money or using resources.

Featuring new methods or ideas; original.

Lacking flavor, spirit, or interest; bland and dull.

To express deep sorrow or regret.

To praise highly.

Clear and easy to understand.

No longer needed because it's excessive or repeats something already said.

Coming after something else in time.