WordMasters Winter 2022 Meet #2

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation or condition

to turn in and receive something in exchange; to make up for; make amends

shrewdness shown by keen insight

mild, moderate; restrained, moderate as regards indulgence or appetite or passion, not excessive in degree, etc

a common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally

to reward, pay, reimburse

melt in order to get the pure metal away from its waste matter, separate iron from its ore

to put into prison; to confine, to jail

to cast off, discard; to get rid of something objectionable or unnecessary; to plod through as if through mud

something that heals or comforts; soothing; an oil or ointment, a soothing substance or one that gives relief

the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship; deep, extensive learning, profound knowledge

relating to speech that is used to persuade, impress, or have some effect

able to burn or eat away by chemical action; biting, sarcastic

acting or done quickly and without thought or care, rash, impulsive

to satisfy, relieve, or bring an end to; to calm down

the personal strength that helps most people cope with stress and recover from adversity and even trauma

a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual

1. loud and confused empty talk or 2. flattery intended to persuade

a disease that causes plants to wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin; anything that destroys, prevents growth

publicly declare to be wrong or evil, to condemn

to pardon, forgive, or disregard; to overlook an offense

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone; having contrary feelings or attitudes

in love with; charmed by; having fond feelings for

icy, extremely cold

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful, hateful