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Practicing strict self-restraint, especially with food and drink.

Difficult to understand, especially because of deep complexity or specialized technicality.

To accept something reluctantly, without protest.

To make something appear greater or more important than it is.

Something intensely disliked or forbidden.

Not likely to offend or provoke; bland.

Especially relevant or fitting for the situation.

Clever trickery used to deceive.

Kind and friendly toward someone younger, like a favorite uncle.

Bad-tempered, as if suffering from indigestion.

To coax with flattery.

Pompous, inflated language meant to impress.

A false, often deliberately misleading story or rumor.

Quick to find fault over trivial matters.

Swiftness of movement or action.

Cautious and wary about doing something.

Easily angered; bad-tempered.

An indirect way of saying something, using more words than necessary.

A coming together of two or more things.

Existing or occurring at the same time as something else.

Stubbornly disobedient to authority.

Recovering gradually from illness or injury.

A natural consequence that follows from something else.

A political leader who appeals to emotion and prejudice rather than reason.

The final resolution of a story's plot.

To remove moisture from thoroughly; to dry out completely.

Lacking a plan or purpose; disconnected.

Light, delicate, and translucent.

A person with only a superficial interest in an art or subject.

To make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed.

To disturb the calm or composure of.

Unable to be comforted; deeply unhappy.

To enjoy oneself in a lively, playful way.

To hide one's true feelings or motives.

Lacking moral restraint; given to excessive pleasure-seeking.

Applying a theory or doctrine rigidly, without regard to practical concerns.

Feeling or expressing great sorrow.

Worthless or inferior material.

Deceitfulness; the act of saying one thing and doing another.

Brilliant, conspicuous success or acclaim.

Bubbly and full of enthusiasm, or literally fizzy.

Mournful, expressing sorrow especially for something lost.

To correct or revise a text.

A formal expression of high praise.

A person with refined taste in food and wine.

Devoted to the pursuit of sensory and culinary pleasure.

Relating to or conducted through letters.

Calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed.

Extensive knowledge gained through study.

To criticize someone severely.

Extremely bad or unpleasant.

Extremely scanty or meager.

To make amends for wrongdoing.

To express strong disagreement or protest.

To remove objectionable material from a text before publishing it.

Displaying excessive flattery or affection.

Loyalty or allegiance owed to a lord or cause.

Lacking effectiveness or initiative; irresponsible.

The quality of being highly productive or fertile.

An official order or decree issued without consultation.

To deny or contradict a statement.

To make expressive gestures while speaking.

To make a taunting or mocking remark.

Extremely light, thin, and delicate.

Pompous or extravagant language.

Using pompous, overly elaborate language.

Cunning and deceitful.

A lengthy, aggressive speech of criticism.

Relating to dominant influence or control over others.

Contrary to accepted or official doctrine.

Exaggerated, theatrical behavior meant for effect.

A moralizing speech or lecture, or a religious sermon.

A person who challenges established beliefs or institutions.

Attacking cherished beliefs or traditional institutions.

Peculiar to an individual; distinctively unusual.

Having little or no money.

Unable to be upset or disturbed; calm.

Persistently demanding attention in an annoying way.

A lack of honesty or moral integrity.

To challenge or attack someone's honesty or integrity.

Just begun and not fully formed.

In an initial, still-developing stage.

The quality of not attracting attention.

The quality of being impossible to read or interpret.

Impossible to read or understand.

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Impossible to doubt; certain.

Unable to be avoided or escaped.

Harmful or hostile in effect.

Impossible to understand or interpret.

A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.

A period when normal government is suspended, often between rulers.

Describing a verb that does not take a direct object.

To make someone accustomed to something unpleasant over time.

Harsh, abusive language directed at someone.

To speak or write with strong hostility about something.

Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored.

Beyond criticism; blameless.

Playful and humorous in manner.

Extremely complex and confusing, like a maze.

Lacking moral restraint, especially sexually.

Clear and transparent, especially of water or writing style.

Prone to taking legal action.

To plot or scheme, usually secretly.

A scheming plot, usually secret.

A person who commits a crime or does wrong.

To pretend illness to avoid work or duty.

A person who enforces strict discipline, especially in a rigid, petty way.

Sweet or musical in sound; pleasant to hear.

Habitually dishonest.

A person who lives by begging.

Full of spirit and courage.

Threatening or menacing.

Sharply critical or sarcastic.

Extremely generous.

Extremely unpleasant, especially in smell.

Stubbornly refusing to change one's mind or feelings.

Deferential respect shown through a bow or gesture.

Noisy and difficult to control.

Widespread hatred or disgust directed at someone.

Harsh public criticism or disgrace.

A speech or piece of writing praising someone extensively.

Serving as a typical or perfect example of something.

A minor sin or fault.

Extremely clear in style or transparency.

Extremely poor, or unwilling to spend money.

Extreme poverty.

Deceitful and untrustworthy; treacherous.

Traveling from place to place, especially for work.

Stubbornly persistent in pursuing something.

A person indifferent or hostile to art and culture.

An expression of praise.

A strong verbal or written attack on a belief or opinion.

To be a sign or warning of a future event.

The ability to know or predict what will happen in the future.

Having knowledge of events before they take place.

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty.

Reckless extravagance or wastefulness.

Tediously long-winded.

Favorable; likely to lead to a good outcome.

To try to convert someone to a belief or religion.

Having great power or influence.

Very careful about details of behavior or procedure.

Generally considered to be the case, though not proven.

In a state of inactivity or dormancy.

The purest and most perfect example of something.

Dashing and unconventional, often in a slightly disreputable way.

Marked by bitter, long-lasting resentment.

An accusation made in response to one from someone else.

Formidable, especially as an opponent.

Shining brightly; radiant.

To make a forceful protest or objection.

Impatient or restless, especially under restraint.

Referring to sex in a crude, humorous way.

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

Favorable to health or well-being.

Hypocritical claims of moral superiority.

Wise or showing great wisdom.

The feeling of being completely full or satisfied.

Having a gloomy, brooding temperament.

A split between strongly opposed groups within an organization.

Sparkling with wit, brilliance, or excitement.

Showing dedication and diligence.

Gloomy and dismal, like a tomb.

A position requiring little work but providing income or status.

To satisfy a thirst or desire.

Sleepy or drowsy.

To stop the flow of something, especially blood.

To make someone feel dull or lose enthusiasm through routine.

Help and assistance in times of hardship.

Lying face upward, or passively submissive.

A person who humbly asks for something.

Devoted to luxury and pleasure.

Excessive flattery toward someone in order to gain favor.

A form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given premises.

Showing fear or lack of confidence.

A state of physical or mental inactivity; sluggishness.

Full of twists and turns; excessively complicated.

Describing a verb that takes a direct object.

Sharp and forceful in expression; incisive.

Timid or fearful.

Eager to argue or fight; fiercely aggressive.

Swollen, or, of writing, pompous and overblown.

Genuine; not pretended.

Beyond doubt or criticism.

Unexpected and inappropriate or unfavorable.

To criticize someone severely.

An unpredictable or erratic change.

Excessively proud of one's own achievements.

Excessive pride in one's own achievements.

Susceptible to bribery; corrupt.

Minor and easily forgiven, especially of a sin or fault.

The appearance of being true or real.

Unpredictable changes in circumstances, especially unwelcome ones.

To spoil or weaken the effectiveness of something.

Talking fluently and at length.

To stop someone unexpectedly, often to talk or attack.

A confused mass or jumble of things.

Attractive in a simple, innocent way.

A gentle, mild breeze.