nouns III

2. an unfair accusation or criticism which hurts sb's reputation
6. a sudden, clever idea
8. a complete disaster
10. a problem that causes a small delay (often used in the phrase: to go off without a ____: to happen successfully , without any.problems)
12. point of view
13. an absolute necessity
15. dirt and untidiness
16. a fashionable activity
17. an important piece of news published in one newspaper before any of the other newspapers know about it

1. words that do not make sense
3. a small problem (often used ironically when the problem is big)
4. the period of time following a war, tragedy or natural disaster (e.g. earthquake, volcanic eruption)
5. power/strength
7. a hidden trick
9. (i) a situation where no further progress can be made (ii) (in chess) a position in which neither player can make a move allowed by the rules so the game ends with neither player winning
11. an idea based on a strong intuitive feeling, and not on evidence
12. moral principles
14. a natural ability to do sth well
16. influence and power