overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially inteaching.

to confront boldly:

a discerning judge of the best in any field:

any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deep seated.

undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort:

suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomelygloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.:

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

express contempt for; ridicule.

lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.

depravity; wickedness.