Set 25

bereft

1. deprived of or lacking (something).

2. (of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone's death or departure.

frailty

the condition of being weak and delicate./weakness in character or morals.

disentangle

free (something or someone) from something that they are entangled with.

pomposity

the quality of being pompous; self-importance.

delineate

1. describe or portray (something) precisely.

2. indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary).

conclusive

of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive.

vitality

the state of being strong and active; energy.

steadfast

resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

archetype

1. a very typical example of a certain person or thing.

2. an original which has been imitated; a prototype.

relent

abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally yielding to a request./become less severe.

grievance

a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment

harangue

a lengthy and aggressive speech.

auspicious

conducive to success; favorable./giving or being a sign of future success.

yield

1. produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).

2.give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

3. (of a mass or structure) give way under force or pressure.

appropriate

1. take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

2. devote (money or assets) to a special purpose.

3. suitable or proper in the circumstances.

rhetoric

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

conspire

1. make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

2. (of events or circumstances) seem to be working together to bring about a particular negative result.

whimsical

1. playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

2. acting or behaving in a capricious manner.

proxy

1. the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.

2. a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation.

sparse

thinly dispersed or scattered./scanty; in short supply.

adverse

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.

exhort

strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

poise

1. graceful and elegant bearing in a person.

2. be or cause to be balanced or suspended./be ready and prepared to do something.

adept

very skilled or proficient at something.

tedious

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

rigor

1. the quality of being extremely thorough and careful.

2. severity or strictness.

3. harsh and demanding conditions.

articulate

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

suspect

1. have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.

2. doubt the genuineness or truth of.

ploy

a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.

captious

tending to find fault or raise petty objections.