dissonance

A combination of sounds that clash or do not seem pleasant together; also

contrive

To manage to do something

compose

To write or create something; also

considerable

Large in amount

deputy

A person who acts on behalf of another person

industrious

Working hard and carefully.

debut

The first public appearance or performance of a person or group.

disinclined

Not wanting or willing to do something.

meander

To wander or follow a winding path without a clear direction.

ebb

To gradually become weaker

copious

Existing or being produced in large amounts.

conceited

Too proud of yourself and your abilities.

strenuous

Requiring a lot of effort or energy.

proportion

The relationship between the sizes or amounts of different parts of something.

stingy

Unwilling to spend or give money.

palpable

So obvious that it can almost be felt.

brazen

Very confident and not embarrassed about behaving badly or doing something wrong.

improper

Not suitable

illegible

Impossible or very difficult to read.

meek

Quiet

ashy

Having the colour or appearance of ash.

soiree

An evening social event or party.

arduous

Very difficult and requiring a lot of effort.

augmented

Increased or made greater in size

reputable

Having a good reputation and being trusted or respected.

gallant

Brave

infer

To reach an opinion or conclusion based on the information available.

grandeur

Great beauty

heretic

Someone whose beliefs are strongly opposed to the accepted beliefs of a religion.

dim

Not bright or giving much light; also

immutable

Unable to be changed.

effusive

Expressing feelings of thanks

ravine

A deep

pariah

A person who is rejected or avoided by society or a particular group.

barricade

Something placed across a road or entrance to prevent people from passing.

mild

Not severe

resign

To officially leave a job or position.

strive

To try very hard to achieve something.

observant

Good at noticing things.

lament

To express sadness or regret about something.

sublime

Extremely beautiful or impressive.

receptive

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions.

crucial

Extremely important because something depends on it.

metaphor

A way of describing something by saying it is something else

suspect

To think that something is probably true or that someone may have done something; also

choreograph

To plan and arrange the movements for a dance or performance.

contempt

A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath respect.

retain

To keep something or continue to have it.