ALL THE WORD PART 4

altered

Changed in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way

irrational

Not logical or reasonable

confer

Grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)

have discussions

exchange opinions

chisel

A hand tool with a sharp beveled edge, used to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal by striking it with a hammer or mallet

cut or shape (something) with a chisel

exquisite

Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate

intensely felt

mocking

Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way

derisive

indeterminate

Not exactly known, established, or defined

futility

The quality of being futile

uselessness

evanescence

The quality of being fleeting or vanishing

pirouette

Perform a pirouette, typically in ballet

a dancer's spin on one foot, typically with the other foot tucked in at the knee

penetrate

Succeed in forcing a way into or through (a thing)

succeed in understanding (something difficult or secret)

pliable

Easily bent

flexible

easily influenced

derange

Cause (someone) to become insane

disrupt the orderly arrangement or operation of

superficial

Existing or occurring at or on the surface

concerned only with what is obvious

shallow

enthralling

Captivating

spellbinding

pitiless

Showing no pity or compassion

cruel

interval

An intervening time or space

a period of time between events or scenes

a pause or break in activity

prosperity

The state of flourishing or thriving

good fortune

modesty

The quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities

the avoidance of indecency

bland

Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting

mild or tasteless

vigorous

Strong and healthy

full of energy

impish

Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun

mischievous

keen

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm

(of a sense) highly developed

sharp or penetrating

despise

Feel contempt or deep repugnance for

provincial

Of or concerning a province of a country or empire

having or showing the manners, viewpoints, etc., considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province

narrow-minded

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bewildered

Confused and perplexed

liquidate

Wind up the affairs of (a company or firm) by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets

convert (assets) into cash

abolish or do away with

shilling

A former British coin worth one-twentieth of a pound

tactful

Having or showing tact

careful not to say or do anything that could upset or offend other people

stern

(Of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline

(of 2 a ship or boat) the rearmost part

creditor

A person or company to whom money is owed

zest

Great enthusiasm and energy

rancorous

Characterized by bitterness or resentment

daub

Coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough way

a patch of something sticky or thick

a crude or unskillful painting

shrewd

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment

astute

optimist

A person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something

deficit

The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small

practically

Virtually

nearly

in a practical way

grave

Serious or solemn

giving cause for alarm

critical

a hole dug in the ground and used to bury a dead body

fancy

Elaborate in structure or decoration

ornamental

feel a desire or liking for

imagine

likeness

The fact or quality of being similar to something or someone else

a portrait or representation of a person or thing

repentance

Sincere regret or remorse

flit

Move swiftly and lightly

oblige

Make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action

do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them

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plausible

(Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable

appalled

Greatly dismayed or horrified

irritable

Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry

vehemently

In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner

with great feeling

manna

The food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16)

a sudden or unexpected gift, advantage, or source of gratification

frank

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters

gregarious

(Of a person) fond of company

sociable

(of animals) living in flocks or loosely organized communities

extravagant

Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

exceeding what is necessary or appropriate