| Adverse: Contrary to your interests or welfare |
| Her adverse circumstances made her more determined to fight. |
| Advocate: Push for something |
| The doctor advocated a ban on smoking in the whole hospital. |
| Asset: A useful or valuable quality |
| His perseverance proved a valuable asset in getting the contract. |
| Desist: Choose not to consume |
| He desisted from eating red meat. |
| Elusive: Difficult to describe |
| An elusive fragrance emanated from the flowers. |
| Frustrate: Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of |
| She felt frustrated when her efforts yielded no result. |
| Ineffectual: Not producing an intended effect |
| The water therapy proved ineffectual. |
| Interject: To insert between other elements |
| She interjected clever remarks in her conversation. |
| Respite: A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort |
| In spite of the sun shine there was no respite from the cold. |
| Scrutinize: To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail |
| He scrutinized the documents carefully before replying. |
| Solicit: To seek to obtain by persuasion, entreaty |
| The priest keeps soliciting money for various charities. |
| Venom: Toxin/poison secreted by animals |
| Snake venom is very poisonous. |
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