Unbroken Vocabulary Chapters 21-40

slanting, sloping; not direct

the office, jurisdiction, territory or residence of a commander

a substitute; something used as a replacement; artificial; fake

something caustic or severe in effect, like criticism

a scolding; a long, intense verbal attack

apology; atonement

lack of energy; lack of interest

to beautify with ornaments; to enhance a story with fictitious details

having mixed feelings about something; unable to choose between two things

intensely happy or confident

anxious or concerned (about)

to display oneself conspicuously, defiantly or boldly

to entertain lavishly; to delight

the quality of being easily understood; the ability to see things clearly

fear, alarm; agitation

an insulting or abusive word or expression

wild; existing in a natural state

a person who claims to have more knowledge or skills than he actually has; a quack

calmness; emotional stability, especially under pressure

to consume by drinking; to soak up