reduced in amount, degree, intensity, value

to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, etc. in a formal manner

temporary inactivity, cessation or suspension; a lapse in activity

to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as unhealthy; to resist temptation

sparing or moderate in eating or drinking

a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; intellectual or moral depths; a wide difference between things

the process of adopting the cultural traits or social pattern of another group

the highest point, summit, or peak; one that represents perfection

the adjustment to environmental conditions; the act or process of making fit for new use by modification

made more serious, worse, or more severe

an adjustment or arrangement in a line; a state of agreement or cooperation

characterized by indirect references (allusions)

mixed or merged, as in a combination

open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations

to make better or more tolerable

a small object worn to ward off evil, harm, or illness

having an analogy; corresponding in some particular way

an odd, peculiar, or strange condition; deviation from the common rule; something that is different from the normal or expected standard

to make hostile or unfriendly; to incur or provoke the hostility of

lack of interest or concern; absence of passion, emotion, or excitement

showing or expressing gratitude

to claim or seize without justification

to attack vigorously or violently (physically or verbally)

repetition of vowels without repetition of consonants, used as alternative to rhyme in verse

a bell tower; a room for enclosing a bell

to divide into two branches or parts

marked or displaying rude boldness; energetically done in haste without regard or restraint

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; governed or controlled by a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action

of, relating to, or forming the church universal (esp. the Roman Catholic Church); broad or wide-ranging in tastes or interests

lacking in passion, emotion or enthusiasm; not affected by personal feeling

marked by sympathy and consideration

serving to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; declaring to be reprehensive, wrong, or evil after weighing evidence

to disregard or overlook something bad or blameworthy as acceptable

a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative

in a state of peaceful happiness; satisfied with what one is or has

stubbornly perverse, disobedient, or rebellious

the action or process of conveying (transferring from one place to another)

the quality of being trusted and believed in

depressed or low-spirited in mood or morale

given to despair or hopelessness

lacking in consistency, constancy or visible order; lacking a plan or purpose; not connected to the main subject

intended for instruction (intended to convey information as well as provide entertainment)

to act nervously or indecisively; to tremble with excitement or fear

of or pertaining to a god; supremely good; superb

asserting opinions in an arrogant manner; given to the expression of opinions very strongly as if they were facts

amusing in an odd way; whimsically curious

overflowing with enthusiasm, excitement, or fervor; high-spirited

relating to or characterized by intense periods of joy or delight

raised up, especially above the ground or above normal level; exalted or noble; being morally or intellectually on a higher plane

to strive to equal or excel; imitate

to cause or give rise to situation

something hard to understand or explain

state of rest or balance due to equal action of opposite forces; a state of intellectual or emotional balance

being a usually artificial and inferior substitute or imitation

leaving no question as to meaning or intent; clearly expressed without vagueness or ambiguity

characterized by a lively energy and excitement; effusively enthusiastic

not meant to be taken seriously or literally; meant to be humorous

intensely enthusiastic or passionate; very hot or burning

characterized by a prediction, especially of coming evil; indicating future misfortune

directly forward or without hesitation; going straight to the point

a special privilege granted to an individual or group

upper or ruling class; well-born and well-bred people; the condition or rank of gentleman

conception and development, especially in the mind; the carrying of young in the womb

marked by ease and fluency in speaking, often to the point of being insincere or deceitful

fond of the company of others; social

causing or characterized by severe suffering, pain, or sorrow

to humble oneself in order to get forgiveness or favor; to be forced to bow down or beg; to creep with the face to the ground; crawl

insidious cunning in attaining a goal; duplicity

blatantly and disdainfully proud; scornfully arrogant

lacking in value, sincerity, emotion, or substance; having a space or cavity inside

an obvious and intentional exaggeration

an expression that means something other than the literal meaning of its individual words

to have an effect or impact; to encroach or infringe

to cause or influence; to instill by persistent and repetitious instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; averse to activity, effort, or movement

not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped

tending to excite anger, disorder, or tumult

showing innocent and child-like simplicity; candid; free from reserve or restraint

to place in a tomb or grave; bury

an interval of time between the close of a sovereign’s reign and the ascension of his/her successor ; n – a lapse or pause in a continuous sequence

not easily governed, managed, directed, or controlled

characterized by an incongruity between what is meant and what is said or between expected and actual results

extreme nationalism, marked especially by an aggressive foreign policy

characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good fellowship

characterized by strength and distinctness of perception; having a quick mind

to set fire to or ignite; to inspire or arouse

involving the use of a minimum of words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

to mourn or express one’s grief ; to feel or express sorrow or regret

to mock or ridicule; n- harsh satire directed against an individual or an institution

the theft of personal property

a condition of weariness or debility

suspicious or wary

lightness of mind, character, or behavior; excessive frivolity; the treatment of a serious matter with humor

a large, powerful, or violent whirlpool; a restless, disorderly, or tumultuous state of affairs

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone

having distinctive mannerisms; behaving in a specific way

working or acting merely for money or other reward

a misapplied or inappropriate name

to cause to become less harsh, hostile, or severe

of or pertaining to monasteries, monks, nuns, or religious obligations (quiet, prayerful, secluded, simplistic)

feeling or expressing sorrow or grief

lacking foresight, tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded; unable to see distant objects clearly

a subtle distinction or variation

very compliant or deferential; marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness

objectively aggressive or enthusiastic in offering one’s unrequested and unwanted services

the disgrace or reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful

disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome; hopeful and confident about the future

to design in a manner that is excessively complex or that exceeds usual standards

a short story to teach a moral attitude or religious principle

baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others; a mental disease causing suspicion or mistrust of people for no good reason

characterized by baseless suspicion of the motives of others

one who is despised or rejected; a social outcast; untouchable

not participating actively or readily

showing love and devotion to one’s country

characterized by faithlessness; deliberately treacherous and deceitful

walking or traveling about

to become spread or diffused throughout every part

composure and dignity of manner; a stably balanced state

shrewd or prudent (in political matters); characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing; tactful

able to speak or write in several languages; containing matter in several languages

having or exhibiting self-importance; excessively ornate or elevated

to dispose or set firmly; to assume as a fact, put forward as a basis for argument; to propose or suggest

a person who possesses great power

relating to matters of fact or practical affairs, often excluding artistic matters; dealing with things sensibly

to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way, chatter; to make meaningless sounds like young children

to bring about, especially abruptly

knowing of things before they exist or happen

to deviate from the truth; speak falsely or misleadingly

having its original purity; belonging to the earliest period or state; uncorrupted

the quality of having strong moral principles, honesty, and decency

a natural or habitual inclination; a tendency to choose or do something regularly

ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one’s cause or to damage an opposing cause

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate

marked by inactivity or repose; causing no trouble or symptoms

foolishly impractical in the pursuit of ideals

given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed; excessively grasping or covetous

the habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of belief, opinion, or conduct

to set right; to make up for; to remedy

marked by meditation, deliberation, or contemplation

awaking memories of something similar; tending to recall or suggest something in the past

characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking

pertaining to the use of satire, sarcasm, or parody

full of dislike and disrespect; full of contempt and derision

resembling a seraph (a holy angel, the highest order or angels)

imitation or enactment, as of something anticipated or in testing

an office or position requiring little or no work that usually provides an income

to allay by satisfying; to quench or satisfy

marked by seriousness, temperance, or moderation

the act of talking as if alone; in literature: a dramatic monologue that represents unspoken reflections

tending to calm the emotions or relieve stress; tending to assuage pain or have a soothing effect

causing or tending to cause sleep or drowsiness

marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoiding luxury and comfort; undaunted by pain or danger and vigorously self-disciplined or self-restrained

the formation of a new and distinct species in the course of evolution

the contemplation or consideration of some object; an act or instance of reflecting or pondering a subject (sometimes casually or inconclusively)

of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious; marked by self-restraint

a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium

a grant or contribution of money

haughty, disdainful, or contemptuous

arising from compassion and sensitivity to others’ feelings

of or pertaining to a system

understood without being openly expressed; implied

inclined to silence; reserved in speech

a special, natural ability or aptitude; the natural endowment of a person

relating to a diverging from an original purpose or course; slightly connected; of little relevance; incidental

showy but cheap and of poor quality; cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality

a book, especially a very heavy, large, or scholarly book

a state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility; lethargic indifference

swollen or distended; excessively embellished in style or language; inflated or pompous

the practice of loaning money with exorbitant interest; the lending of money at an unusually high (and often illegal) interest rate

to regard or treat with reverence; to honor or hold in deep respect

the state or quality of being thick in consistency

having no just foundation or provocation; done maliciously or unjustifiably; deliberate and unprovoked

to fluctuate in opinion or choice; to sway to and fro

the action of weather conditions altering the color, composition, or form of exposed objects

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing; full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy

fiercely angry; filled with intense, vengeful anger

to waver in opinion or mind; to sway (through lack of equilibrium)

the highest point or state

a mild, gentle breeze