| A charm against evil |
AMULET |
| Accustomed to something unpleasant |
INURED |
| Amaze, astound |
ASTONISH |
| Atlantic island, famed for its sweet wine |
MADEIRA |
| Became aware |
REALISED |
| Break off to resume later |
ADJOURN |
| Burnes turns out to be an artist |
RUBENS |
| Carried out orders |
OBEYED |
| Cut off, marooned |
STRANDED |
| Dash in to the nationality |
DANISH |
| Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain |
SADISTIC |
| Drooped, became limp |
WILTED |
| Empty, not solid |
HOLLOW |
| Evaluate, appraise |
ASSESS |
| Fatty tissue |
ADIPOSE |
| French brandy |
COGNAC |