to make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly

to obtain a great deal of money from (someone), typically by overcharging or swindling them; to steal

to completely destroy (a building, town, or other site)

to free someone from guilt or blame

to make weak or feeble

(of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness

unfriendly; antagonistic

having many holes in (someone or something), especially with gunshot

bold and without shame

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

bad-tempered or irritable

having or showing good judgment

not showing due respect for another person; impertinent

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly

dealing with things sensibly and realistically

a burden or impediment

a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful

payment for goods or services

a scarcity or lack of something

a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect

making a show of being morally superior to other people

to follow a winding course; to wander at random

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful

a state or feeling of weariness

strong and healthy; vigorous