The First One

2. to be...in or at: to be well instructed or ‘up to the mark’ in, thoroughly conversant with, expert or skilful in.
3. bitterly pungent to the organs of taste/smell, or to the skin,; irritating; corrosive
5. friendly, good-natured; approachable
6. an event or period marking a turning point in a course of action or state of affairs.
7. to improvise actions, words, music, etc., esp. in the course of a stage or broadcast performance. Also more generally: to deal with circumstances as they present themselves.
9. repugnant; hateful, detestable
10. the spirit or genius which marks the thought or feeling of a period or age.
11. to hide oneself; to flee into hiding; or to an inaccessible place; to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to elude a creditor, escape from custody, or avoid arrest
13. circling course, revolution (of time or events)
15. an act justifying, or regarded as a reason for, war.
16. the point of the sky directly overhead; fig. Highest point or state, culmination, climax, acme

1. to cause to cease; to do away with; to put an end to or remove (a nuisance)
2. to repeal (a law, established usage, etc.); to abolish authoritatively/formally; to annul, to cancel
4. in a catty manner.
5. to a sickening or nauseating extent; to a tiresomely excessive degree.
8. means, esp. pecuniary means; resource or supply (esp. money) needed for the purpose in view.
9. of a problem, crisis, etc.: severe, intense; pressing, urgent.
11. at one's pleasure or discretion; at will, as one pleases
12. to agree, esp. tacitly; to accept something, typically with some reluctance; to agree to do what someone else wants; to comply with, concede.
14. of a person: moderate, not self-indulgent, esp. in eating and drinking.