| SCHOOLREPORT | It may define class distinction - or lack of it |
| TERM | It may define time spent at school |
| EXPOSURE | Coverage, or lack of it? (8) |
| RUSTINESS | Way to be impressed by sunrise's form - or lack of it? (9) |
| LICENCE | Authority - or lack of it? (7) |
| ODOURLESS | Our houses - do reduce smell or lack of it (9) |
| GARLAND | A wreath of flowers and/or foliage; a carved or painted representation of said floral/foliated festoon; a literary anthology or miscellany, aka a florilegium; or, a distinction or prize (7) |
| MIS | (prefix) Bad or erroneous or lack of. |
| LETHARGY | A state of weariness, or lack of energy (8) |
| MEH | Expresses indifference or lack of enthusiasm or interest (3) |
| LASSITUDE | State of tiredness, laziness, or lack of interest (9) |
| COLDFEET | Loss of nerve (or lack of good socks) (4,4) |
| ANOSMIA | Medical term for the loss or lack of the sense of smell (7) |
| DOUBTS | Feelings of uncertainty or lack of conviction (6) |
| BRUTALISM | Architectural style named after its use of raw concrete or lack of visual appeal, depending on who you ask |
| ECLAT | From the French meaning "burst" or "shine", a word for peacockery or splendour; brilliant or striking effect; social distinction; or, applause (5) |
| EMINENCE | Word for a piece of rising ground; a protuberance; height; distinction or fame; or, a title of a cardinal (8) |
| PEACE | Speed involving energy or lack of energy (5) |
| QUESTIONABILITY | What could be rhetorical skill -- or lack of certainty (15) |
| AUSTERITY | Moral severity or lack of luxuries |
