Astonish with your A-word acumen

Which word means to decrease gradually; to decline?

Which word means to regard with deep respect or awe?

Which word means widely diffused or prevalent; common?

Which word means to dry up; to fade away?

Which word means extreme anger; fury?

Which word means fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers?

Which word means to have a strong desire or longing?

Which word means to give in; to produce or generate?

Which word means the highest point; the peak?

Which word means a gentle breeze?

Which word means to hinder or impede progress?

Which word means to destroy completely or wipe out?

Which word means to bring about or cause?

Which word means to fail to give a true impression or to contradict?

Which word means to regard with extreme dislike or hatred?

Which word means to weaken or make feeble?

Which word means to express severe disapproval?

Which word means to gain possession or control of something?

Which word means to become less intense or widespread?

Which word means to interpret or understand the meaning of?