Which word means "thrifty; careful with money"?

Which word means "kind; gracious"?

Which word means "to increase over time"?

Which word means "pressure"?

Which word means "to advise against"?

Which word means "the main, central, or critical point or feature"?

Which word means "gained the desired effect"?

Which word means "a decline to a lower condition, quality, or level"?

Which word means "intentionally vague; misleading; devious; dishonest"?

Which word means "ineffective; feeble; useless; careless & irresponsible"?

Which words means "excessively bold or forward; going beyond what is proper and right"?

Which word means "hateful or mocking laughter; ridicule"?

Which word means "to agree or accept passively or without protest"?

Which word means "to banish or exclude from a group; to shun"?