verb - to relieve; to lighten; to make more bearable

noun - a sharp contrast; the direct opposite; contrary

adj - bighearted; noble; generous in forgiving

adj - animated; full of energy; lively; spirited

verb - to speak slightly of; to belittle; to degrade

adj - disagreeing; not in harmony

noun - a surplus; an overabundance

verb - to shock; to fill with horror or dismay

verb - to explain; to clarify; to interpret

verb - to applaud, to glorify, to praise

adj - lethargic; slow-moving; sluggish

adj - talkative; garrulous; long-winded

noun - a command; an order issued by someone in authority

adj - aggressive; combative; warlike in manner; belligerent

noun - brisk & eager action; promptness

verb - to act in a lazy manner

adj - amusingly odd; humorous

verb - to cancel; to withdraw; to void; to repeal

adj - required