morose

Very unhappy and unwilling to speak or smile.

scurrilous

Making unfair or insulting attacks on someone's character or reputation.

joie

A feeling of great happiness or joy.

chastised

Told off or criticised severely for doing something wrong.

vindictive

Wanting to hurt someone because you believe they have harmed you.

considerate

Thinking about other people's feelings and needs.

displace

To take the place of something or someone

poll

A survey in which people are asked for their opinions.

vicinity

The area around a particular place.

savour

To enjoy something slowly and appreciate its taste or quality.

disparage

To criticise someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect them.

virtuoso

A person who is extremely skilled at something

proximity

The state of being near something or someone.

debrief

To ask someone for detailed information about something they have just experienced or done.

doyen

The most experienced or respected member of a particular group.

apathy

A lack of interest

protract

To make something last longer than necessary.

nullify

To make something have no effect or value.

erect

To build or put something upright.

intense

Very strong or extreme.

irreproachable

So good that no criticism can reasonably be made.

hedonist

Someone who believes that pleasure and enjoyment are very important.

inept

Not skilled or effective at doing something.

tantamount

Having the same effect or meaning as something else.

pliant

Easily bent or changed in shape; also

discrepancy

A difference between two things that should be the same.

aspect

A particular part or feature of something.

vigorously

With a lot of energy

ornate

Highly decorated with many complicated details.

expectant

Waiting excitedly for something to happen.

dejected

Very unhappy and disappointed.

pompous

Behaving or speaking in a way that seems too important and self-satisfied.

fathom

To understand something that is difficult to understand.

garrulous

Talking a lot

abdominal

Relating to the part of the body below the chest and above the hips.

hinder

To make it more difficult for something to happen or someone to do something.

sermon

A speech about religion

ordain

To officially make someone a priest or religious leader.

scornful

Showing that you think someone or something is worthless or deserving of no respect.

ruffled

Made untidy or disturbed; also

melancholy

A feeling of deep sadness that lasts for some time.

cavernous

Very large and deep

mirage

An image that appears to be real but is caused by light conditions

shrugged

Raised the shoulders to show uncertainty

supreme

Greatest in power

intrinsic

Naturally belonging to something and forming an essential part of it.

integral

Necessary and important as part of a whole.

ruffian

A violent or rough person who behaves badly.

efficient

Working well without wasting time

camouflage

Something used to hide a person