Series 7

Plague

( v ) To cause worry , pain , or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time . Ex . Since the 1970s when the terms were first coined they have been plagued by a great deal of imprecision in their usage .

Condescend

( v ) To do something that you think it is below your social or professional position to do . Ex . To condescend demonstrated an easy - going flexibility of temperament , a willingness to compromise .

Hazard

( n ) Something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage .

Bestow

( v ) To give something as an honour or present

Aggressive

( adj ) Showing anger and a willingness to attack other people Ex Aggressive

Be wont to

( n ) In the way that someone usually does

Ascendancy

( n ) A position of power , strength , or success

Mediate

( v ) To help solve a disagreement by talking to the separate people or groups involved , or to communicate information between people .

Obstinate

Obstinate ( adj ) Refusing to change your opinions , way of behaving .

Aggregate

( n ) A total number or amount made up of smaller amounts that are collected together .

Belligerent

( adj ) Fighting a war

Intercede

( v ) To use your influence to persuade someone in authority not to punish or harm someone or to do something for someone .

Intervene

( v ) To become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it .

Intervene

( v ) To happen between two times or between other events or activities .

Barbarian

( n ) A person who behaves very badly and has no respect for art , education .

Barbarian

( n ) A person who has no experience of the habits and culture of modern life , and whose behavior you therefore consider strange or offensive

Monopoly

( n ) Complete control of something , especially an area of business , so that others have no share .

Narco/Drug trafficking

Drug trafficking is selling , transporting , or importing illegal drugs . Another name for this crime is ' drug distribution

Surrender

( v ) To stop fighting and admit defeat

Ascribe s.th to s.th ( phrasal verb )

To believe or claim that something was said , written , or created by a particular

Remuneration

( n ) Payment for work or services

Diplomatic

Diplomatic ( adj ) Connected with managing relations between countries

Jocularity

( n ) The quality of being happy and liking to make jokes .

Cynicism

( n ) The fact of using someone's feelings or emotions to your own advantage .