Lesson 18 English

a voiding, invalidation

very difficult to accomplish or to achieve, very demanding (task)

shrewd, perspicacious, perceptive

finding fault

secret, concealed

to violate the sanctity of something, to profane, to adulterate

delaying, slow

estimate of value; approval and respect often blended with fondness

an exile

something that happens by accident or chance (usually good)

without deceit

trite, banal, lacking freshness

notably outstanding, famous

incapable of being satisfied

very talkative

an emotionally unstable person; emotionally unstable

to become dry from heat, to shrivel from heat

something that permits the passage of substances through pores

having a foul or offensive smell or taste

to reestablish friendship, to resolve a dispute

overly sweet attitude

resonant, producing a full and rich sound

not fully worked out, provisional, uncertain

usefulness