the make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench (v)

a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose (n)

decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence (n)

to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as a person) (v)

to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning (v)

used so often as to lack freshness or originality

a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing) (n)

a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)

to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go between in a disagreement (v)

wearied, worn-out, dulled (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence) (adj)

causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint (adj)

worthy, deserving recognition and praise

peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset (adj)

a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence (n)

pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside (adj)

to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of

to rise above or beyond, exceed (v)

shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense; resentment; a vague suspicion (n)

excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable

The new policy gained the ___ of both the board and the employees.

A warm cup of tea helped to ___ her nerves before the presentation.

His ___ perspective on the issue showed that he had never lived outside his hometown.

a person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony (n)

The conversation was filled with ___, hinting at secrets that no one wanted to address directly.

The novel’s love triangle felt ___, as it had been done many times before.

The local businesses formed a ___ to advocate for lower taxes in the community.

His ___ flattery made everyone in the room uncomfortable, as it seemed overly eager and fake.

It’s the principal’s ___ to decide whether or not to cancel school due to bad weather.

She believed that art could ___ cultural barriers and bring people together.

The movie portrayed the ___ of the 1920s with lavish parties and extravagant costumes.

His ___ reaction to losing the game annoyed everyone on the team.

The program can ___ how different weather conditions would affect the farm's crops.

Her ___ work in the field of education earned her a national award.

The heartfelt speech was sure to ___ strong emotions from the audience.

He took ___ at the rude remark and quickly left the room.

She had to ___ in the argument before it escalated into a full-blown fight.

The ___ details of the crime shocked the nation when they were revealed.

After a year-long ___, the band returned with a new album.

After years of attending fashion shows, she felt ___ and unimpressed by the latest trends.

His friends tried to ___ with him about his poor decisions, but he refused to listen.