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settled comfortably - verb
What is ensconced.
100
stubborn - adjective
What is obstinate.
100
a false reason or motive put forth to hide the real one - noun
What is pretext.
100
gave up - verb
What is capitulated.
100
too old or worn out for further work - adjective
What is superannuated.
200
doing or inclined to do good - adjective
What is benevolent.
200
having a hidden, puzzling, or ambiguous meaning - adjective
What is cryptic.
200
soliciting or requesting - verb
What is canvassing.
200
without qualifications or conditions - adverb
What is categorically.
200
resting on, as a duty or obligation - adjective
What is incumbent.
300
lively - adjective
What is vivacious.
300
easily managed or controlled - adjective
What is tractable.
300
not noble in character or quality - adjective
What is sordid.
300
about to happen - adjective
What is impending.
300
excessive, undisciplined freedom - noun
What is license.
400
jumped and skipped about in play - verb
What is gambolled.
400
that which cannot be controlled or restrained - adjective
What is irrepressible.
400
suitable for plowing, hence for producing crops - adjective
What is arable.
400
about to happen - adjective
What is impending.
400
French phrase meaning - good work; a clever or witty remark - noun
What is bon mot.
500
those who disagree, especially with the majority opinion - noun
What is tyranny.
500
occurring or continuing after one's death - adverb
What is posthumously.
500
one who acts as a go-between - noun
What is intermediary.
500
artful or secret plots or schemes
What is machinations.
500
punishment for wrongdoing - noun
What is retribution.