Vocabulary

popular; common; commonplace

penniless; broke

superhuman

ordinary (esp. life or behavior); typical; conventional; standard; average

open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited

helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging

extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious

purity; innocence

impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

old-fashioned; old-style

shallow; superficial

talented

straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct

suffering; distress; difficulty; hardship; misery; being bogged down

viscous; sticky; gluey

half-cooked; half-done; soft-boiled

poor-looking; impoverished-looking

secondary

nonexistent; not being (there)

unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold

original; novel; new

brave; valiant; gallant; courageous

decisive; resolute; determined; firm

high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse

unconnected; weakly related; alien; far beyond (one's means, ability)

unprolific (writer, artist, etc.)

solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately

vigour; vigor; virility; health; sturdiness

sour; acid

greasy; fatty; oily

ready-made

stylish; smart; chic; tasteful; snappy; dapper

thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent

unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual

queer; odd; fantastic

honest; incorruptible; integrity

sticky; gummy; gooey; gluey; glutinous

impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag

infinite; boundless

free from obstacles