bidding

An order or request to do something

disarray

A state of confusion or lack of order.

demeanour

The way a person looks and behaves

deride

To laugh at or insult someone in an unkind way.

aspire

To strongly hope or aim to achieve something.

invalid

Not valid

repercussion

An unintended result or effect of an action or event.

hindrance

Something that makes it more difficult to do or achieve something.

immerse

To become completely involved in something.

surly

Unfriendly and easily annoyed.

deluge

A sudden large amount of something

fragrant

Having a pleasant or sweet smell.

precipitate

To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.

restore

To return something to its former condition or state.

inherent

Existing as a natural or permanent part of something.

inaudible

Too quiet to be heard.

abode

A place where someone lives.

disperse

To spread out or cause people or things to spread out in different directions.

serene

Calm

hybrid

Something made by combining two different things

exhaust

To make someone extremely tired; also

indulge

To allow yourself or someone else to have or do something enjoyable

untoward

Unexpected and causing problems or difficulties.

dispel

To make something

fiasco

A complete failure

immaculate

Perfectly clean

condone

To accept or allow behaviour that is considered wrong.

defiance

Behaviour that shows an unwillingness to obey or accept something.

insidious

Gradually causing harm in a way that is difficult to notice.

innuendo

A remark that indirectly suggests something

cliché

An idea or phrase that has been used so often that it has lost its impact.

hyperbole

A way of speaking or writing that deliberately exaggerates something.

blemish

A small mark or fault that spoils the appearance or quality of something.

detect

To discover or notice something

fatigue

A state of extreme tiredness.

hospitality

Friendly and generous treatment of visitors or guests.

nomad

A person who travels from place to place rather than living permanently in one place.

persecute

To treat someone unfairly or cruelly because of their beliefs

supreme

Greatest in power

quay

A platform beside a river or harbour where boats can load or unload.

ingrate

An ungrateful person who does not appreciate what others have done for them.

debunk

To show that something is not true or that a belief is false.

yearning

A strong feeling of wanting something very much.

garbled

Difficult to understand because it has been mixed up or badly expressed.

passive

Not taking action or showing much activity or resistance.

revere

To greatly respect and admire someone or something.

derailed

Forced a train to leave its railway track; also

lodge

A small house or building

contented

Happy and satisfied with what you have.

burden

Something difficult or unpleasant that you have to carry