to beg urgently

to cater to the tastes and desires of others to exploit their weaknesses

to make believe; to pretend

lacking energy or vitality

incorrect, wrong

a development or consequence that complicates a situation

division into two sharply contrasting parts; used to describe a pair of opposite ideals, concepts, or things

indefinite, uncertain, not clear

polite

to determine, to make certain or clear

moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury

aspect or feature

liveliness, energy, spirit, vigor

causing grief, regret, or disapproval

to despite or scorn

someone who sells smuggled goods illegally

a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

lacking consideration when dealing with others

the practice of forming or pursing ideals, especially unrealistically