Vocabulary Volume 3

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult

a short, amusing or interesting storyabout a real incident or person

imitate; match or surpass a person or achievement

expose the falseness or exaggerated claims of an idea

detour away from the main subject in speech or writing

not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by

grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

sociable; fond of company

showing great attention to detail; thorough

place close together for contrasting effect

expressed clearly; easy to understand

just coming into existence and beginning to display future potential

no longer produced or used; out of date

carried out with minimal effort or reflection; superficial

put an end to disorder, typically by use of force

overly nice or flattering; teacher's pet; suck up

able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions

present; found everywhere

wordy; using more words than necessary

lasting only for a short period of time

dismiss someone or something as unimportant

make (suffering or problems) less severe

extremely complex and difficult to follow

criticize; represent as being of little worth

sociable; fond of company

using gentle or vague language to represent a more harsh or blunt term

unchanging over time; unable to be changed

slow and relaxed

easily influenced; pliable