Vocab - 1

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

The earthly scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.

The state of being obsessively infatuated with someone, usually accompanied by delusions of or a desire for an intense romantic relationship with that person.

Talking hypocritically and sanctimoniously about something.

A person who criticises, judges, or gives advice on subjects that they don't know well.

Promoting happiness or fulfilment through purposeful action.

Wilful, defiant, and rebellious against authority.

A period of mental or physical lethargy due to exhaustion.

So powerful or profound that it defies description or explanation.

The period of time after sundown but before dark; dusk.

Going against generally accepted beliefs and traditions.

Boring, commonplace, or overly conventional.

A person who starts learning new skills or knowledge later in life.

(Of a person) Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

The art of stretching and yawning upon wakening or from fatigue.

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly.

Causing drowsiness or inducing sleep.

The feeling of warmth provided by the sun in winter.

To weaken or wear down.

Showing intense and often exaggerated emotion; overwrought.

Very talkative, often about unimportant things.

A minor altercation or mishap, often embarrassing in nature.

A feeling of sincere remorse or guilt, often accompanied by a desire to atone or make amends.

Quick to anger or irritation.

Strongly fragrant.

A person who enjoys seeking and spreading news and gossip.

A good-natured exchange of clever remarks or teasing.

A state of stress, confusion, or anxiety.

Fond of pointing out minor mistakes or raising trivial objections.

Very clear and easy to see through.