Catch 22

Extremely impressive."the most stupendous views"

Forbid, especially by law."strikes remained proscribed in the armed forces"

extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world."her ethereal beauty"

showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire."she rejected his amorous advances"

remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text or account)."editors heavily expurgated the novel before its initial publication"

a sign or token of something."the ruins are devoid of moss and ivy, the romantic insignia of age and decay"or badge

make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience."the audience began to fidget and whisper"

be impatient or uneasy."he was fidgeting to get back to his shop"

mad or silly person."she was working with a bunch of loonies"adjective

foolish or harmlessly eccentric.having or displaying protruding or crooked front teeth."a goofy grin"

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence."a diffident youth"

push (someone or something) roughly."they started pushing and shoving people out of the way

drunk; intoxicated."we were all quite drunk but Patrick was absolutely stocious"

large, dark place or space."a dark cavern of a shop"

thin transparent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton."a hat swathed in green gauze"

Bucket

Cave

in a careful or cautious manner."Jackson sat down very gingerly"

press against (something) lightly several times with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it or to apply a substanc

.a small amount of something.

throw or impel (someone or something) with great force."rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen"

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous."his analyses are careful and even painstaking, but never pedantic"

catapult in a particular direction."the springy, resilient saplings would shanghai him backwards"

coerce or trick (someone) into a place or position or into doing something."Brady shanghaied her into his Jaguar and roared off"

(of a person) move or run away suddenly in an attempt to escape."they bolted down the stairs"

Eat food fastly

the last day of the world's existence."Bede believed that the time of doomsday is concealed from mankind"

overcome with anger; furious."Mark was apoplectic with rage at the decision"

undergoing the process of decay; rotting."the odour of putrescent flesh"

have a flavour of; taste of."the tea smacked strongly of tannin"

something that is very small."they were pygmies compared to the current satellites"a person who is insignificant or lacks ability in a particular respect."he regarded them as intellectual pygmies"

mass of small rounded pebbles, especially on a seashore."a wonderful beach of fine shingle"

fine or subtle detail or distinction."legal niceties are wasted on him"

accuracy or precision."she prided herself on her nicety of pronunciation

exciting and energetic."a slam-bang action cartoon"with no niceties, subtleties, or restraints; direct and forceful."the slam-bang world of daily journalism

remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind."a humdinger of a funny story"

rich, heavy silk or linen fabric with a pattern woven into it, used for table linen and upholstery."the walls are covered with faded red damask"

Tap

endless or apparently endless (often used hyperbolically)."we got bogged down in interminable discussions"

a person) make a short, low sound with one's tongue to express concern or disapproval."the bystanders shook their heads and clucked sympathetically"

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire."she ignored his lecherous gaze"

stupid or silly person.2.a person's head.

a situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits."a natural gas bonanza for Britain"

temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head."he was carried off the pitch with concussion"

laugh in a loud, harsh way."she cackled with laughter"

of a person) make a short, low sound with one's tongue to express concern or disapproval."the bystanders shook their heads and clucked sympathetically

(of a woman) plump, with a full figure and large breasts."a buxom blonde"

especially of an old person) active; lively."he continued to look spry and active well into his eightie

charming, confident, and elegant (typically used of a man)."all the waiters were suave and deferential"

very angry; enraged."Leonora glared back at him, incensed"

use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something."she wheedled her way on to the guest list"

undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)."the case involved an attempt to subvert the rule of law"