| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
displace | To force someone or something to move from their usual place. |
abolish | To officially end a law |
appeal | A request for something |
condemn | To strongly criticise something as wrong |
dedicated | Giving a lot of time and effort to something because it is important to you. |
bountiful | Existing or given in large amounts. |
adversary | Someone who is against you or competes with you. |
navigate | To find and follow a route from one place to another. |
dictator | A ruler who has complete power and does not allow people to choose their government. |
thrifty | Careful about spending money and avoiding waste. |
absurd | Completely unreasonable |
gloat | To show too much satisfaction about your own success or someone else's failure. |
expose | To make something visible or known that was previously hidden. |
prideful | Having too much pride in yourself or your achievements. |
scrounge | To find or obtain something |
stingy | Unwilling to spend or give money. |
symbolise | To represent an idea or quality. |
pleaded | Asked for something in a very serious or emotional way. |
realistic | Accepting and understanding things as they really are. |
appliance | A machine or piece of equipment used for a particular purpose |
debate | A formal or serious discussion in which people express different opinions. |
sprawl | To spread or stretch out over a large area in an untidy way. |
tawny | A light brown or yellowish-brown colour. |
harbour | A sheltered area of water where boats and ships can stay safely; also |
unworthy | Not deserving something or not having the qualities needed for it. |
diatribe | A long and angry speech or piece of writing that strongly criticises someone or something. |
insurgent | Someone who fights against an established government or authority. |
voracious | Wanting or consuming a very large amount of something |
impression | An idea |
deceive | To make someone believe something that is not true. |
solitary | Alone |
aspect | A particular part or feature of something. |
secluded | Quiet and private because it is away from other people or places. |
wholesome | Good for your health or likely to have a positive effect. |
livery | A special uniform worn by servants or workers |
caliph | A Muslim ruler who was traditionally regarded as the political and religious successor to Muhammad. |
deplorable | Very bad and deserving strong criticism. |
lament | To express sadness or regret about something. |
reproach | To criticise someone for something they have done wrong; also |
occupation | A person's job or profession; also |
hither | To or towards this place; used especially in older or formal language. |
deception | The act of making someone believe something that is not true. |
profligate | Carelessly wasteful |
forsake | To leave someone or something completely |
riotous | Very noisy |
severity | The seriousness or harshness of something. |
remorse | A strong feeling of guilt and regret about something wrong you have done. |
steadfast | Firm and determined and not likely to change. |
incite | To encourage someone to behave violently or to take a particular action. |
tempestuous | Full of strong and sudden changes |