English Synonyms

Haggard means having a worn or an emaciated appearance; gaunt means excessively thin.

to engross means to occupy completely; one meaning of to absorb is to engage or engross wholly

gaudy means ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented; flashy means ostentatious or showy

one meaning of to balk is to check or to stop; to hamper means to impede or restrain

dastardly means despicably mean or cowardly

prerequisite means necessary for carrying out a function

To arouse means to stir or cause to become alert; waken.

negligent means marked by neglect, or careless

To consider means to regard or judge; ponder.