Lesson 21

2. a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
4. a person who held a job or office before the current holder
5. a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
8. lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics
10. eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
11. Pliable
12. causing repulsion or horror; grisly
17. having or showing a lack of sensitive understanding or tact
18. (of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed
19. conveying or implying a promise
20. an established or official way of doing something

1. a person with magical powers
3. the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
6. occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
7. the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
9. pleasing; enjoyable
13. be filled with wonder or astonishment
14. the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do
15. a statement or principle having general rather than specific validity or force
16. make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act