Column 1
shared by all members of a community; for common use
What is communal?
(of a young person) thin and looking unhealthy or uncared for
What is waiflike?
extremely hungry
What is famished?
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
indefensible is a synonym
What is untenable?
extreme poverty; destitution
What is penury?
perplexed and confused; very puzzled
What is bewildered?
cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death)
What is reprieve?
find (something) out for certain; make sure of
What is ascertain?
diligent is a synonym
What is conscientious?
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food
What is emaciated?
an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
What is grimace?
(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
What is conscientious?
(of a person) recovering from an illness or operation
What is convalescent?
quarter is a synonym
What is billeted?
lodge (soldiers) in a particular place, especially a civilian's house or other non-military facility
What is billeted?
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
What is invective?
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
What is altruistic?
required by law or a rule; obligatory
What is compulsory?
pardon is a synonym
What is reprieve?
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
poignant
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property
What is conflagration?
in a way that is completely airtight
What is hermetically?
revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)
What is rescinded?
discover is a synonym
What is ascertain?