vocab unit 15

2. (n) a vague sense of approaching misfortune
7. (adj) given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant; (n) a person given to wild spending
10. (n) a strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense; (v) to provide defense or protection
11. (adj) puzzling, perplexing, inexplicable, not easily understood
14. (adj) of or pertaining to a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress (especially men's)
15. (adj) easily made angry, bad-tempered
17. (adj, adv) without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done; (n) an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive or improv
18. (v) to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate
19. (n) something that is heavy or burdensome (especially an unwelcome responsibility); a stigma; blame
20. (adj) excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor

1. (n) the way a person behaves, overall impression made by the compartment, manner, etc; facial appearance, mien
3. (v) to cut short, bring to a halt, or end sooner than expected; to reduce
4. (V) to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate, surfeit
5. (adj) needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable
6. (adj) firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding, obdurate, inflexible; (n) an extremely hard substance
8. (v) to send or hand in (as money); to cancel (as a penalty or punishment), forgive; to lessen, diminish; postpone, defer
9. (adj) conclusive, final, the limit of what can be done
12. (v) to soften; to calm, allay (as an emotion); reduce in intensity
13. (n) courteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior
16. (n) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an improper uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified