Vocab - 3

To cause to lose excitement or drive, often by imposing tedious routine or repetition.

To lessen or reduce in intensity, amount, or degree.

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

A form of disloyal or deceptive behaviour.

A pressing need or demand that requires immediate attention or action.

Severity, harshness, or abrasiveness in a surface, situation, or demeanour.

Light-footed, agile, and full of grace.

Calm, happy, or idyllic times of the past.

Having or showing an excessive or submissive fondness for one's wife.

A feeling of delight or enjoyment derived from something that pleases or entertains.

Overwhelmed by emotion, often to the point of being choked up or speechless.

A beginner in a particular field or activity.

Vigorous or incisive in expressive or style.

(Of a person or mental process) Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.

A mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

(Of a child) Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

A tendency to do choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Untidy, unkempt, or dishevelled.

Overly frugal to the point of stinginess.

To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Having a glowing and healthy reddish complexion.

To put in writing or compose, often involving a degree of invention, creativity, or formality.

So lacking in originality as to be obvious or boring.

A person who uses aggressive, annoying, or dishonest methods to sell something.

A partially shaded area; the lighter part of a shadow.

(Of a person or organisation) Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Offering a complete, panoramic view or perspective.

Having an intense or enjoyable flavour.

Overly persistent.