disinclined to work or exertion

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the goodwill of

capable of thinking in a clear and consistent manner

capacity or power to produce a desired effect

propriety in manners and conduct

doing or producing good

suggested though not directly expressed

lessen or try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

unaffected by self-interest

liable to lead to sudden change or violence

having more than one possible meaning

marked by care and persistent effort

determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

disposed to venture or take risks

not secure; beset with difficulties

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color