insensible (adj)
/ɪnˈsɛnsɪb(ə)l/
- Without one’s mental faculties, typically as a result of injury or intoxication; unconscious
(of a person or bodily extremity) without feeling; numb. - Unaware of or indifferent to.
- Too small or gradual to be perceived; inappreciable.
bilious (adj)
/ˈbɪlɪəs/
- Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.
(of a colour) lurid or sickly. - Spiteful; bad-tempered.
husband
/ˈhʌzbənd/
- (n) A married man considered in relation to his spouse.
2. (v) Use (resources) economically.
counterfactual
/ˌkaʊntəˈfaktʃʊəl/
- (adj) Relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case.
- (n) A counterfactual conditional statement (e.g. If kangaroos had no tails, they would topple over).
fledge (v)
/flɛdʒ/.
(of a young bird) develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight. Bring up (a young bird) until its wing feathers are developed enough for flight.
seasoned (adj)
/ˈsiːznd/
- (of food) having had salt, pepper, herbs, or spices added.
- (of wood) made suitable for use as timber by adjusting its moisture content.
- Accustomed to particular conditions; experienced.
melange (n)
/meɪˈlɒ̃ʒ/
A varied mixture.
hale
/heɪl/
- (adj) (of an old person) strong and healthy.
2. (v) Drag or draw forcibly.
lissome / lissom (adj)
/ˈlɪs(ə)m/
(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.
temperament (n)
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rəm(ə)nt/
- A person’s or animal’s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.
The tendency to behave angrily or emotionally.
medley
/ˈmɛdli/
- (n) A varied mixture of people or things.
A collection of songs or other musical items performed as a continuous piece
A swimming race in which contestants swim sections in different strokes, either individually or in relay teams. - (adj) Mixed; motley.
- (v) Make a medley of; intermix.
priggish (adj)
/ˈprɪɡɪʃ/
Self-righteously moralistic and superior.
equable (adj)
/ˈɛkwəb(ə)l/
- Not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.
2. Not varying or fluctuating greatly.
prurient (adj)
/ˈprʊərɪənt/
Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters, especially the sexual activity of others
puritanical (adj)
/pjʊərɪˈtanɪk(ə)l/
Having or displaying a very strict or censorious moral attitude towards self-indulgence or sex.
aggravated (adj)
/ˈaɡrəveɪtɪd/
(of an offence) made more serious by attendant circumstances.
(of a penalty) made more severe in recognition of the seriousness of an offence.
