offensive; disagreeable

changeability

to perceive or recognize, make out clearly

blotched or streaked

black magic

to absorb or incorporate

unable to be understood

belief that existence and all traditional values are meaningless

outstanding for undesirable qualities; remarkably bad

like someone who owns something

conclusion not following from apparent evidence

short-lived; tending to fade or disappear

pondering in a troubled or mournful way

state of being a beginner or novice