Lesson 24

very strong or intense

to absolutely hate someone or something

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

to frown in a sullen or angry way

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

to cry out loudly and mournfully, often expressing grief, pain, or intense sorrow

a mark or set of characters that shows a certain meaning, particularly in fields like chemistry, music, or science

the right or power to give orders to people

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

something of small importance