Voracious - wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

Aesthetic - concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. of pleasing appearance.

Neurosis - a relatively mild mental illness not caused by organic disease, involving depression,
anxiety, obsessive behaviour, etc. but not a radical loss of touch with reality.

Crucifix - a representation of a cross with a figure of Christ on it.

Ponder - consider carefully.
recession - A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are
reduced
Stagnation - showing little activity.
parochial - relating to a Church parish.
- having a narrow outlook or scope: parochial attitudes.
Foster – promote the development of
milieu - a person's social environment.
woeful - full of sorrow; miserable.
baffle - totally bewilder.
- restrain or regulate (a fluid, a sound, etc.).
mercenary - primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
brethren - archaic plural of brother.
fathom - [usually with negative] understand (something) after much thought.
reverberate – (of a loud noise) be repeated as an echo
unsavoury (United States unsavory) - disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.
spurious - false or fake.
dilapidate - cause to fall into disrepair or ruin.
disrepair - noun a poor condition due to neglect.
chauvinism - exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.
marquee - a large tent used for social or commercial functions.
prognosis - a forecast, especially of the likely course of a disease or ailment.
deject - make sad or dispirited
elitism - the belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
the superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.
snob - a person who has an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth and who looks
down on those regarded as socially inferior
preen - (of a person) devote effort to making oneself look attractive.
bespoke - (of goods) made to order.
 (of a computer program) written or adapted for a specific user or purpose.
copious - abundant in quantity or supply.
resentful - feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation.
epitomize or epitomise - be a perfect example of.

culminate - (usually culminate in) reach or be a climax or point of highest development.

complacent - smug and uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements.
spearhead - lead (an attack or movement).
appetite - a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
a strong desire or liking.
miscreant - a person who behaves badly or unlawfully.
oblivious - not aware of what is happening around one.
squelch - forcefully silence or suppress.
maxim - a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
grievance - a real or imagined cause for complaint.
envisage - regard or conceive of as a possibility. form a mental picture of.
aspiration - a hope or ambition.
assertion - a confident statement of fact or belief. the action of asserting.
antics - plural noun foolish, outrageous, or amusing behaviour.
lumpen - (in Marxist contexts) uninterested in revolutionary advancement. boorish and stupid.
guise -noun a way in which someone or something appears or is presented:
impeccable - adjective in accordance with the highest standards.
apocalypse - an event involving destruction or damage on a catastrophic scale.
inevitable - certain to happen; unavoidable. informal totally predictable:
pandemic - adjective (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or large part of the world.
hackneyed – adjective (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
quench - satisfy (a desire).
misnomer - noun a wrong or inaccurate name or term
scourge - historical a whip used as an instrument of punishment.
a person or thing causing great trouble or suffering.
nemesis - noun (plural nemeses ) a downfall caused by an inescapable agent.
vigilant - keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
ominous - adjective giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen.
macabre - adjective disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death and injury.
malaise - noun a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease.
altruism - noun selfless concern for the well-being of others.
temptation - noun the state of being tempted; a desire to do something
contagion - the communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact.
agitate - campaign to arouse public concern about an issue.
- stir or disturb (a liquid) briskly.
perpetrate - verb carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
umpteen - cardinal number informal indefinitely many.
satire - the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or
vices
trail - a mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
assiduous - adjective showing great care and perseverance.
minion -noun a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one.
implacable - adjective unable to be appeased.
- unable to be stopped.
epitaph - noun words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a
tombstone
vicarious - adjective experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another
person:
gumption - noun informal shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
apocryphal - adjective (of a report) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
aristocracy - noun (plural aristocracies) [treated as singular or plural] a class of society comprising
people of noble birth with hereditary titles
patron - noun a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, etc.
bogeyman (also bogyman) - noun (plural bogeymen) an evil spirit.
banal - adjective tediously unoriginal or commonplace.
expletive - noun an oath or swear word.
sulphurous - pale yellow.
marked by anger or profanity.
insane - adjective in or relating to an unsound state of mind; seriously mentally ill.
extremely foolish; irrational.
labyrinth - an intricate and confusing arrangement.
mettle - noun a person's ability to cope with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
homage - noun honour or respect shown publicly.
luscious - adjective having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.
appealing strongly to the senses pleasingly rich.
(of a woman) very attractive.
pygmy (also pigmy) noun - a member of certain peoples of very short stature
a person who is deficient in a particular respect: an intellectual pygmy.
adjective very small
revulsion noun - a sense of disgust and loathing.
agony - noun extreme physical or mental suffering.
cretin - a stupid person
pernicious - adjective having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
bigot - noun a person who is prejudiced in their views and intolerant of the opinions of others.
raucous - adjective making or constituting a harsh, loud noise.
asylum noun - the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their native country as a
political refugee.
shelter or protection from danger.
tweak verb - twist or pull with a small sharp movement.
informal improve by making fine adjustments.
besiege verb - surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.
crowd round oppressively.
(be besieged) be inundated by large numbers of requests or complaints.
Oligarchy - noun a small group of people having control of a country or organization.
vindicate verb - clear of blame or suspicion.
show to be right or justified.
amendment noun - a minor improvement.
apartheid - noun the system of segregation or discrimination
incarnation noun - a living embodiment of a deity, spirit, or abstract quality
realpolitik - noun politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.
pulverize or pulverise - verb reduce to fine particles.
informal defeat utterly.
noxious - adjective harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
contaminate - verb make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting
substance.
imbibe - verb formal or humorous drink (alcohol).
literary absorb (ideas or knowledge).
reckon - verb calculate.
be of the opinion
generosity - noun the quality of being kind and generous.
the quality or fact of being plentiful or large.
discreet - adjective (discreeter, discreetest) careful and prudent, especially so as to avoid giving
offence or attracting attention.
vile - adjective extremely unpleasant.
morally bad; wicked.
archaic of little worth or value.
zealot - noun a fanatical and uncompromising follower of a religion or policy.
erudite - adjective having or showing great knowledge or learning.
unbridled - adjective uncontrolled; unconstrained.
effulgent - adjective literary shining brightly.
austere - adjective severe or strict in appearance or manner.
lacking comforts, luxuries, or adornment.
encomium -noun formal a speech or piece of writing expressing praise.
apropos - preposition with reference to.
stoical - adjective enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining.
agnostic - noun a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or
nature of God.
exasperate - verb irritate intensely.
evangelist noun - a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public
preaching.
a zealous advocate.
frivolous - adjective not having any serious purpose or value. (of a person) carefree and superficial.
tailspin - noun a state of rapidly increasing chaos or panic.
become out of control.
onerous - adjective involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty
palpable - adjective able to be touched or felt.
plain to see or comprehend:
might2 - noun great power or strength.
enamour (United States enamor) - verb (be enamoured of/with/by) be filled with love or admiration
for.
monumental - adjective great in importance, extent, or size.
of or serving as a monument.
introspect - verb examine one's own thoughts or feelings.
theology – noun the study of the nature of God and religious belief

supine - adjective lying face upwards. with the palm of the hand upwards.
failing to act as a result of moral weakness or indolence.
honorary - adjective (of a title or position) conferred as an honour. holding such a title or position.
 British (of an office or its holder) unpaid.
Lukewarm - adjective unenthusiastic.
juxtapose - verb place close together.
clueless - adjective informal having no knowledge, understanding, or ability.
posit - verb put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.
noun Philosophy a statement which is made on the assumption that it will prove to be true.
mandate - noun an official order or commission to do something.
haemorrhage - noun a damaging loss of something valuable
lose or expend large amounts of (something), seemingly uncontrollably.
infotainment - noun broadcast material which is intended both to entertain and to inform.
chutzpah - noun informal extreme self-confidence or audacity.
benevolent - adjective well meaning and kindly.
(of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.
perdition - noun (in Christian theology) a state of eternal damnation into which a sinful and
unrepentant person passes after death.
complete and utter ruin.
Spectacle - noun a visually striking performance or display.
vigour (United States vigor) - noun physical strength and good health.
effort, energy, and enthusiasm.
teething troubles - plural noun short-term problems that occur in the early stages of a new project.
convulsion - noun a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body caused by involuntary
contraction of muscles.
(convulsions) uncontrollable laughter.
Ensnare - verb catch in or as in a trap.
tremor - noun an involuntary quivering movement. (also earth tremor) a slight earthquake.
a sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
dethrone - verb remove (a monarch) from power. remove from a position of authority or dominance.
satiate - adjective archaic fully satisfied.
itinerant - adjective travelling from place to place.
mirth - noun amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
gluttony - noun habitual greed or excess in eating
allegory - noun a story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
detoxify - remove toxic substances or qualities from.
parable - noun a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
prodigal - adjective wastefully extravagant.
lavish.
blithe - adjective cheerfully or thoughtlessly indifferent.
literary happy or joyous.
implode - verb collapse violently inwards.
Simmer - verb stay or cause to stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently.
be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement.
Mammon - noun wealth regarded as an evil influence or false object of worship
callous - adjective insensitive and cruel.
ajar - adverb & adjective (of a door or window) slightly open.
engross - verb (often be engrossed in) absorb all the attention of.
archaic monopolize.
gloomy - adjective (gloomier, gloomiest) poorly lit, especially so as to cause fear or depression.
causing or feeling depression or despondency.
sombre - adjective dark or dull.
oppressively solemn or sober.
Gauntlet - go through an intimidating crowd or experience in order to reach a goal.
contrived - adjective deliberately created rather than arising spontaneously.
tout - verb attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach. British sell (a
ticket) for a popular event at a price higher than the official one.
 attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

derision - noun contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

nonchalant - adjective casually calm and relaxed
bountiful - adjective abundant.
 giving generously.
amnesty - noun an official pardon for people convicted of political offences.
an official undertaking to take no action against specified offences during a fixed period.
lucre - noun literary money, especially when gained dishonourably.
garrison - noun a body of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.
indiscreet - adjective too ready to reveal things that should remain secret or private.
prerogative - noun a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
xenophobia - noun intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries.
purvey - verb formal provide or supply (food, drink, or other goods) as one's business.
extol - verb (extols, extolling, extolled) praise enthusiastically.
trenchant - adjective vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
archaic or literary (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge.
atheism - noun disbelief in the existence of a god or gods.
quintessence - noun the most perfect or typical example. a central and intrinsic aspect of
something.
a refined essence or extract of a substance.
strait - noun (also straits) a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or other large areas of
water.
(straits) a situation characterized by a specified degree of trouble or difficulty: in dire straits.
opprobrium - noun harsh criticism or scorn.
public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.
sarcasm - noun the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
insolvent - adjective unable to pay debts owed.
perennial - adjective lasting for a long time; enduring or continually recurring. continually engaged in
a specified activity
paean - noun a song of praise or triumph.
stringent - adjective (of regulations or requirements) strict, precise, and exacting
commend - verb praise formally or officially.
(commend someone/thing to) archaic or formal entrust someone or something to.
moratorium - noun a temporary prohibition of an activity
platitude - noun a trite, obvious, or insincere remark or statement.
fissiparous - adjective inclined to cause or undergo fission.
malign - adjective evil in nature or effect.
lopsided - adjective with one side lower or smaller than the other.
buoyant – adjective able or tending to keep afloat.
cheerful and optimistic.
in tandem - alongside each other; together.
one behind another.
bifurcate – verb divide into two branches or forks.
bemoan - verb lament or express sorrow for.
utopian - adjective relating to or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect.
noun an idealistic reformer.
wry - adjective using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour.
ardour - noun great enthusiasm or passion.
sturdy - adjective (sturdier, sturdiest) strongly and solidly built or made. confident and determined:
defiance - noun open resistance; bold disobedience.
strident - adjective loud and harsh.
presenting a point of view in an excessively forceful way.
kudos -noun praise and honour.
exacerbate - verb make (something bad) worse.
augment - verb make greater by addition; increase.
stymie - verb informal prevent or hinder the progress of.
sartorial - adjective relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
doomsday - noun the last day of the world's existence.
inhibit - verb hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
contempt - noun the feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration.

streamline - verb make (an organization or system) more efficient by employing faster or simpler
working methods.
noun a line along which the flow of a moving fluid is least turbulent
hallucinate - verb experience a seemingly real perception of something not actually present.
Hawk - noun a person who advocates an aggressive or warlike foreign policy.
rapacious - adjective aggressively greedy.
enfranchise - verb give the right to vote to.
historical free (a slave).
anarchism - noun belief in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a
voluntary, cooperative basis.
medieval - adjective relating to the Middle Ages. informal very old-fashioned or outdated.
doldrums - a state of stagnation or depression.
Ovation - noun a sustained show of appreciation, especially applause, from an audience.
conflagration - noun an extensive and destructive fire.
octogenarian - noun a person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
acquaintance - noun the fact or state of being acquainted.
a person one knows slightly.
feudalism - noun the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands
from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were tenants of and protected by the
nobles, giving their lords homage, labour, and a share of the produce.
theocracy – noun a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god
amnesia - noun a partial or total loss of memory.
axiom - noun an accepted statement or proposition regarded as being self-evidently true.
salubrious - adjective health-giving; healthy.
pillory - attack or ridicule publicly.
retribution - noun punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
miserable – adjective wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. causing unhappiness or discomfort.
habitually morose.
 pitiably small or inadequate. contemptible
impunity - noun exemption from punishment or freedom from the harmful consequences of an
action:
connive - verb (connive at/in) secretly allow (a wrongdoing).
conspire to do something unlawful or harmful.
punitive - adjective inflicting or intended as punishment.
hoodlum - noun a hooligan or gangster.
premier - adjective first in importance, order, or position. of earliest creation
nevertheless - adverb in spite of that.
shenanigans - secret or dishonest activity.
mischief.
chameleon - noun a small slow-moving lizard with a prehensile tail, long extensible tongue,
protruding eyes, and the ability to change colour.
penchant - noun a strong liking or inclination
epidemic - noun a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular
time. a sudden, widespread occurrence of an undesirable phenomenon.
lackadaisical - adjective lacking enthusiasm and thoroughness.
sluggish - adjective slow-moving or inactive. lacking energy or alertness.
novelty - noun the quality of being novel. a new or unfamiliar thing or experience. [as modifier]
denoting something intended to be amusing as a result of its originality or unusualness.
a small and inexpensive toy or ornament.
memoir - noun a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge. (memoirs) an
account written by a public figure of their life and experiences.
an essay on a learned subject.
vanquish - verb literary defeat thoroughly.
secession - noun the action of seceding from a federation or organization.
totalitarian - adjective relating to or denoting a centralized and dictatorial system of government
requiring complete subservience to the state.
hysterical - adjective wildly uncontrolled: informal extremely funny.
contemporary - adjective living, occurring, or originating at the same time.
belonging to or occurring in the present. modern in style or design.

exuberant - adjective lively and cheerful.

literary growing profusely.
dolour (United States dolor) - noun literary a state of great sorrow or distress.
volition - noun (often in phrase of one's own volition) the faculty or power of using one's will.
otiose - adjective serving no practical purpose.
archaic idle.
pacifism - noun the belief that disputes should be settled by peaceful means and that war and
violence are unjustifiable.
backwater noun - a part of a river not reached by the current, where the water is stagnant.
a place or state in which no development or progress is taking place
quid pro quo - noun (plural quid pro quos) a favour or advantage given in return for something.
gimmick - noun a trick or device intended to attract attention or publicity rather than fulfil a useful
purpose.
tirade - noun a long speech of angry criticism or accusation.
perspire - verb give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or
stress.
démarche - noun a political step or initiative.
Crescent - noun
1 the curved shape of the waxing or waning moon.
2 a thing which has the shape of a single curve, especially when broad in the centre and tapering to
a point at each end.
immunology - noun the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
chronicle - noun a written account of important events in the order of their occurrence.
verb record (a series of events) in a factual and detailed way.
galore - adjective [postpositive] in abundance
impeach - verb call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice).
sordid - dirty or squalid.
crescendo - noun (plural crescendos or crescendi ) a gradual increase in loudness in a piece of
music.
dossier - noun a collection of documents about a person or subject.

chivalrous - adjective (of a man) courteous and gallant, especially towards women.
diligent - adjective careful and conscientious in one's work or duties.
quintessential - adjective representing the most perfect or typical example
bean counter - noun informal an accountant or bureaucrat who places excessive emphasis on
controlling expenditure and budgets.
speculative - adjective engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.
2 (of an investment) involving a high risk of loss.

Poignant - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

Jeopardy - danger of loss, harm, or failure.
surmise - suppose without having evidence.
quest - a long and arduous search.
arduous - difficult & tiring
tryst - a private, romantic rendezvous between lovers.
rendezvous - a meeting at an agreed time and place
grandeur - splendour and impressiveness. high rank or social importance.
beckon - make a gesture to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow.
petty - trivial, mean, small-minded.
vigilante - a member of a self-appointed group of people who undertake law enforcement in their
community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be
inadequate.
apprentice - a person learning a trade from a skilled employer.
odyssey - noun (plural odysseys) a long and eventful or adventurous journey or process.
exult - verb show or feel triumphant elation.
surreal - adjective having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre.
dandy - noun (plural dandies) a man unduly concerned with a stylish and fashionable appearance.
promenade - noun a paved public walk, especially one along a seafront.
2 a leisurely walk, ride, or drive, typically in a public place so as to meet or be seen by others.
expedition - noun
1 a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose.