English Vocabulary F12

(n.) a loud ringing sound; (v.) to make a loud ringing noise

(adj.) harmful, injurious

(v.) to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt

(v.) to raise to a higher degree; to increase the value or desirability of

(n.) a representation (especially a drawing) in which the subject's characteristic features are deliberately exaggerated; (v.) to present someone or something in a deliberately distorted way

(v.) to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses

(adj.) side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time

(v.) to ooze out; to discharge through the pores; to emanate (as a quality or a personal impression)

(adj.) implied or understood though unexpressed; without doubts or reservations, unquestioning; potentially contained in

(n.) an eager desire for something; greed

(v.) to enslave; to imprison; to captivate, charm, hold spellbound

(adj., part.) sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant (applied to mental or personal qualities)

(adj.) extra, excess, more than is needed; wordy, repetitive; profuse, lush

(adj.) charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm and innocence)

(adj.) superior, outstanding; prominent