Set 1
being sarcastic or biting
caustic
someone who gets easily fooled
dupe
to stiffen with fear
bristle
an expression that represents sympathy
condolence
insincere or fake tears
crocodile tears
something that might be dull
lackluster
not meant to do something unintentionally (a lack of concern)
inadvertent
a stop
cessation
a less-offensive term
euphemism
to win the approval majority
carry the day
something you hate
loathe
something that begins to exist
incipient
something that is threatening
ominous
out of order
incongruous
a 'bad' part of town
skid row
to show sharp disagreement
reprimand
having a bad reputation
infamous
to reject or decline
repudiate
a lack of interest
mundane
a plan or idea which doesn't work out correctly
going up in smoke
to take something by force
wrest
to shove
jostle
quivering or shaking
tremulous
demanding as a bargain or agreement
stipulate