English meanings

3. of evidence or argument that has or is likely to have the effect of decisively proving a case
5. old-fashioned or outdated
9. Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
10. A word opposite in meaning to another
11. A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions
12. reserved or modest and shy especially of a woman or her behaviour
13. A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
15. fide, genuine or real
18. Having lost the physical or mental or moral qualities considered normal and desirable especially showing evidence of decline
19. taken in or soaked up especially energy or a liquid or other substance
21. Publicly declare to be wrong or evil
22. A general agreement where no-one disagrees
23. Not qualified or diminished in any way

1. becoming less intense or widespread especially of something unpleasant or severe
2. Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
4. an expert judge in matters of taste
6. Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
7. Of or involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other's policies
8. Arousing pleasure tinged with sadness or pain
14. A thing that is helpful or beneficial
16. Outward behaviour or bearing
17. Departing from an accepted standard
20. Typically an imprecise feeling of deep anxiety or dread one about the human condition or the state of the world in general