1. Confiding adj.
Showing trust; showing that you want to tell somebody a secret
: a confiding relationship
2. Encapsulate verb
To express the most important part of something in a few words, a small space or a single object
: The poem encapsulates many of the central themes of her writing.
3. Profligate adj.
(formal, disapproving) using money, time, materials, etc. in a careless way
[SYN] WASTEFUL
: profligate spending
4. Coracle noun
A small round boat with a wooden frame, used in Wales and Ireland by people catching fish
5. Baglady noun
A woman who had no home and walks around carrying her possessions with her
6. Predestines adj.
(formal) already decided or planned by God or by fate
: It seems she was predestined to be famous.
7. Predispose verb
1. To influence somebody so that they are likely to think or behave in a particular way
: He believes that some people are predisposed to criminal behaviour.
: Her good mood predisposed her to enjoy the play.
2. To make it likely that you will suffer from a particular illness.
: Stress can predispose people to heart attack.
8. Homage noun
(formal) something that is said or done to show respect for somebody
: The kings of France paid homage to no one.
9. Holler verb
(informal) to shout loudly
[SYN] YELL
10. Desideratum noun
(formal) a thing that is wanted or needed
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