having or expressing little emotion

not clearly seen or easily distinguished

a massive or inexorable force, campaign, movement or object that crushes whatever is in its path

to consume greedily

an inclination or disposition toward something, especially something objectionable

to poke or stir up a fire, supply with fuel

to move ore behave in a carefree joyous manner

exciting or deserving repugnance or hatred

white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle used in soap and candles

to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium like water or air

not able to be perceived (perceptible) by the mind

to drive down by a succession of light or medium blows

covered in gold or something that resembles gold

having a healthy reddish color

not flowing in a current or stream, not advancing or developing, stuck

pleasurable excitement or stimulation

an observation or pronouncement intended or regarded as authoritative (like an executive order - think dictator)

a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language or music

to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light

harmful but enticing; having a gradual but cumulative effect

harsh or discordant sound, dissonance

pretend, give a false impression

of or relating to the sense of touch, tangible

an attitude of doubt or a disposition of incredulity (in general or toward a particular object)

a chaotic mass or jumble

great quantity; lavish display or supply

to wrap or roll close to or around something

an enduring luminescence without sensible heat

worthy of being despised; being unworthy of respect or reverence

something that encircles or confines

bathed in or exposed to steady light; emitting or reflecting steady light

to utter sound in tremulous (shaky) tones

to move to action; spur on; stir up; urge on

characterized by routine or superficiality; lacking in interest or enthusiasm

ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver or copper in delicate and intricate designs

an act or self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin

continuing or following without interruption; unceasing

a teacher who makes a show of knowledge in an unimaginative way

a form or shape that is folded in curved or tortuous windings