Word bag 210 words

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

a person without moral scruples

reluctant to draw attention to yourself

the act of admiring strongly

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

defying expression or description

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient

extremely wicked, deeply criminal

a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist)

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

intended to attract notice and impress others

occurring by happy chance

being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

a servile or fawning dependant

ask for or request earnestly

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

mentally acute or penetratingly discerning

fearless daring

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

appropriate to a purpose; practical

reflect deeply on a subject

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

failing in what duty requires

inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

quickly aroused to anger

a preceding occurrence or cause or event

anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

something causing misery or death

cause to be confused emotionally

being on the point of death; breathing your last

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

having an agreeably pungent taste

a trite or obvious remark

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

extravagant exaggeration

with little or no preparation or forethought

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

belonging to some prior time

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

remote in manner

servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

a natural inclination

hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions

an act or expression of criticism and censure

defying imitation; matchless

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

evident without proof or argument

extremely wicked

make subservient; force to submit or subdue

a foreboding about what is about to happen

of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

impervious to correction by punishment

shrewdness shown by keen insight

occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

hurl or throw violently

very generous

heedful of potential consequences

relevant and appropriate

lacking spirit or liveliness

inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)

study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)

assume sponsorship of

disinclined to work or exertion

acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another

showing little emotion

selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

lacking in sophistication or worldliness

unrestrained by convention or morality

praise, glorify, or honor

showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

to feel or express sympathy or compassion

a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves

a solemn pledge of fidelity

an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation

an indication that something has been present

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

a feeling of alarm or dread

confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle

distinctive and stylish elegance

lacking interest or significance or impact

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)

a strong liking

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

promoting health; healthful

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

(logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident

foul and run-down and repulsive

make clear and (more) comprehensible

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

capacity or power to produce a desired effect

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

humorously vulgar

overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

concise and full of meaning

unnecessary and unwarranted

act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

characterized by extreme care and great effort

being born or beginning

become feeble

carefree and happy and lighthearted

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse

a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds

acceptable to the taste or mind

make obscure or unclear

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

the act of correcting for your wrongdoing

secret and sly or sordid

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

excessively unwilling to spend

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

having or showing profound knowledge

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

unequivocally detestable

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation

the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you

tastelessly showy

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

adhering to what is commonly accepted

bitter or scornful

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

adroitness and cleverness in reply

a predisposition in favor of something

a feeling of intense dislike

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

not having enough money to pay for necessities

a standard or typical example

a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other

plausible but false

satisfy (thirst)

all the knowledge and values shared by a society

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

characterized by anger

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence)

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

marked by precise accordance with details

unrestrained by convention or morality

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

a divine manifestation

lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

destroy completely

not politic

demanding attention