not yielding; firm

to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize

a loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel

a historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence

diligent and persistent

exercising caution; hesitant

a small exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose

worn-out with use; broken-down

to provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money

lasting a very short time

to gain the favor of someone through deliberate effort

a group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements

turned away from what is right; wicked

stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate

instruction, protection, or guardianship

To cut short or reduce

to make or recognize clear distinctions

the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets or another government

not able to be taken or given away

to confine or put in prison

an insult to one's pride; offensive or humiliating treatment

not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard

having a very bad reputation; notorious

to act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties

to say negative and unfair things about; slander

to commit, as a crime or other antisocial act

threateningly wild, without restraint or control

a deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness

a mending or repair

superficial, scattered knowledge

Sharpness or harshness of manner OR roughness of surface

A person or thing that destroys or causes harm

A person who often makes attempts to be funny; a clown, a fool

Mournful or full of sorrow

A person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around them, rather than on their own feelings

Excessively bright and flashy; tastelessly glaring

A group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest

To fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire

To stir up or urge on; to provoke

A strong attraction or leaning

Behaving in a wild and unruly manner

The list of pieces an actor, musician, etc., is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group

A basic principle or skill OR an undeveloped or beginning stage

To weaken or ruin by degrees OR to attack by indirect, secret, or underhanded means

Not stopping or slowing down; constant

To hear and decide judicially; to judge

A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration

A person's face; the expression on a person's face OR support or approval

To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood

A state of balance

To speed up a process; to facilitate

To encircle, bind, or surround OR to get ready for action; to brace

Not called for; unnecessary

Unreal or imagined; deceiving

Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless

A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon OR a person who is well known for their achievements; a celebrity

A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group

To fascinate or hypnotize

An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one

Not genuine; false