rigorously binding, strict, severe

forcible

constraining

(forceful, effective)

 ex: _____laws

scrupulous

1. having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled

conscientious, cautious, careful

2. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact

1. complex, complicated, hard to understand

ex:_____machine

2. knotty, tangled, labryinthe

 ex:_____maze

deadlock

progress is impossible

action is blocked

ex:_____ traffic

SYN: stalemate

position or situation in which no action can be taken or progress made

standstill, standoff, deadlock

ex: in chess

take peace of or by something else

substitute

ex: computers _______ typwriters

corresponding amount, adequate

ex: your paycheck should be ____ with amount of time worked

highest point or state

apex, summit, peak

culmination

help, relief, aid, support

assistance in time of distress

send off or away with speed as messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc...

promptness, switness

rebellious, destructive, revolutionist

ANT: loyal, obedient

oppose to civil authority or government

capable of being extended or shaped by hammering

impressionable, molable, flexible, pliable

of little or no importance or consequence

trivial

minor

fearless, dauntless, courageous

brave

bold

sterile

hateful, abominable

atrocious

wicked

ex: _____witch

accept, allow, give consent,approval

ex: ______ a request

opulent

luxurious

wealthy, rich, affluent

ex: ______ suite

abudant, plentiful

ex: ______sunshine

abandoned, currupt, unprincipaled

sinful

giving back what was lost

the restoration of property or rights previously taken away, conveyed, or surrendered.

recompense, amends, compensation, requital, satisfaction

admitting that it is your fault

an acknowledgment of your error or guilt 

1. controlled or done according to conscience

just, upright, honest, faithful , devoted, dedicated 

ex: ______ judge

2. meticulous, careful, painstaking,