Set 23

intermittent

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

profound

1. (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

2. (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.

propagate

1. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

2. breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock.

allusive

using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention.

glib

(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.

curb

1. a check or restraint on something.

2. a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check.

lull

1. make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident.

2. calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.

3.a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

mettlesome

(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively.

astute

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

fawn

1. (of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favour.

2. (of a deer) produce young.

precipitous

1. (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration.

2. dangerously high or steep.

repercussion

an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

regress

return to a former or less developed state.

refute

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

replenish

restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition.

evoke

1. bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.

2. invoke (a spirit or deity).

ire

anger.

languid

1. (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.

2. weak or faint from illness or fatigue.

mollify

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

pretentious

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

duress

threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement.

vigilant

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

headstrong

energetically willful and determined.

convalescent

(of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

nonplussed

so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.

fret

1. be constantly or visibly anxious.

2. gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing.

3. flow or move in small waves.

decry

publicly denounce.

recourse

a source of help in a difficult situation.

commence

begin.

neutralize

make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.