Set 21

abject

1. (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

2. (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.

amicable

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

animosity

strong hostility.

aver

state or assert to be the case.

barrage

1.bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.

2. an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power.

cathartic

providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.

decipher

succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something).

delusion

1. an idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.

2. the action of deluding or the state of being deluded./deception

dispense

1. distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

2. manage without or get rid of.

eloquent

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

enthrall

capture the fascinated attention of.

eradicate

destroy completely; put an end to.

fledgling

a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

fortitude

courage in pain or adversity.

fortuitous

happening by chance rather than intention./happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.

goad

1. provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.

2. drive (an animal) with a spiked stick.

imminent

about to happen

incontrovertible

not able to be denied or disputed.

itinerant

travelling from place to place.

magnanimous

generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

meritorious

deserving reward or praise.

mutiny

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

paradoxical

seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.

perseverance

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

render

1. provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

2.cause to be or become; make.

3.represent or depict artistically.

4. covertly send (a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect) for interrogation abroad; subject to extraordinary rendition.

5. melt down (fat) in order to clarify it.

6. cover (stone or brick) with a coat of plaster.

repertoire

1. a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

2. a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses.

resilient

1. (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

2. (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

resolute

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

supple

bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

valor

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.