Vocabulary

1. childish, silly, trivial
3. evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
5. using or expressing something in more words than is necessary
6. foolish, unreasonable to the point of causing amusement because of absurdity
8. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
10. bringing oneself into favour with someone by way of flattery or trying to please them
13. based on random choice or personal whim, rather than necessity, reason or principle
14. susceptible to being harmed or attacked, emotionally or physically
16. having or showing a strong desire for revenge
17. delay or postpone action; put off doing something
20. noisy quarrel
21. incapable of being corrected or reformed
23. the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
25. using or expressing dry humour; Facial expression twisted into an expression of disgust/annoyance
26. happening in the opposite way to what is expected, thus typically causing wry amusement
27. difficult to understand or perceive; complex and understated
29. weakening or reducing the strength of
31. present, found or appearing everywhere
33. accept or allow (behaviour that is considered morally wrong/offensive) to continue; approve or sanction something with reluctance
34. strongly opposed to conflict, especially violent conflict, such as war
35. showing strong feeling, passionate or intense
37. lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern

1. an aggressive attack on the opinions or principles of another; the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
2. favouritism shown or patronage given to relatives, as in business
4. a plentiful supply of material goods, wealth
7. regarded as too important or sacred to be interfered with; treated as if holy
9. Something foretold or made known in advance
11. having or showing fortitude; marked by bravery and courage
12. branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and being.
14. wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having an eager approach to an activity
15. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
16. hesitation; indecision in speech or action
17. a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
18. familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
19. a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God
22. marked by shame or disgrace; great personal dishonour or humiliation
24. concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
28. directed or moving backward
30. in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear, vague or ill-defined
32. briefly or clearly expressed
35. a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
36. relating to, characteristic of or concerned with commonplaces; routine, ordinary