To rebuke or scold someone severely or sharply.
A duty or commitment; something you are bound to do, whether by law, contract, or moral principle.
To wipe out; to erase completely or destroy utterly.
Not clear or easily understood; not readily noticed or known; also, to make something unclear or difficult to discern.
Fawningly attentive or compliant; excessively eager to please or obey, often to gain favor or advantage.
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s mind or course of action; unwilling to yield to reason or persuasion.
Noticeably forward or intrusive in a way that is unwelcome; tending to push itself into others' affairs or perceptions.
Not pointed or acute; blunt; also, slow to understand.
Happening or appearing only from time to time; not regular or frequent.
An adjective describing something that indicates danger or disaster is about to happen.
Difficult; burdensome; heavy to bear
A person who competes against or opposes someone; an adversary.
To make a choice or decide on something, often after consideration; to prefer and act on a particular option.
Having or showing hope for the future; expecting good things to happen.
Great riches; wealth; a lavish abundance
Neatly arranged or organized; showing order and regularity in arrangement or behavior.
