narrative

A story or account of events

hollow

Having an empty space inside.

sarcasm

The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really mean

requite

To give something in return for something that has been given or done.

probity

Complete honesty and strong moral principles.

impending

About to happen very soon.

persist

To continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition.

abound

To exist or occur in large numbers or amounts.

colliery

A coal mine and the buildings and equipment connected with it.

roe

The eggs of a fish or other animal

disperse

To spread or move apart in different directions.

economical

Using money

object

To disagree with or express opposition to something; also

fixture

An object or piece of equipment that is fixed in a particular place.

merciless

Showing no pity or kindness.

swindle

To cheat someone in order to get their money or possessions.

relinquish

To give up something

orthodontist

A dentist who specialises in correcting the position of teeth and jaws.

defy

To refuse to obey someone or something

insignificant

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

dissemble

To hide your true feelings or intentions.

surface

The top or outer layer of something; also

transmit

To send or pass something from one person or place to another.

lunar

Relating to the moon.

mankind

All human beings considered as a group.

strewn

Scattered or spread untidily over an area.

ubiquitous

Seeming to be everywhere at the same time.

privilege

A special advantage or right given to a person or group.

disclose

To make something known

adhere

To stick firmly to something; also

extol

To praise someone or something enthusiastically.

instigate

To cause something to happen

conspicuous

Easy to see or notice.

unanimous

Agreed by everyone involved.

cynic

Someone who believes that people are mainly interested in themselves rather than being sincere or generous.

heedless

Not paying attention to something

misanthrope

A person who dislikes or distrusts humanity and other people in general.

zest

Great enthusiasm and energy; also

pleasurable

Giving you a feeling of enjoyment or pleasure.

discriminate

To treat someone unfairly because of a particular characteristic; also

whine

To complain in an annoying high-pitched voice.

temper

To control or reduce the strength of something; also

bruise

An injury that causes the skin to become discoloured without usually breaking it.

across

From one side of something to the other.

detrimental

Causing harm or damage.

tweak

To make a small change or adjustment to something.

superior

Better or higher in quality

permit

To allow something to happen; also

reprehensible

Deserving strong criticism because something is morally wrong.