To cringe in fear; to shrink away

A small opening as in a wall or rock face

Lacking the least bit of courage; cowardly

A person or entity to whole money is owed

a standard or rule by which something can be judged; basis for judgement

A style of art in which the subject matter is portrayed by geometric forms, especially cubes

To truncate or abridge; to lessen, usually by cutting away from

Formed, bound, or characterized by curved lines

One that depresses or restrains; a dulling or deadening influence