refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. (adjective)

to resist an attack; to protect from harm or danger. (verb)

different from one another; of different kinds or sorts. (adjective)

to use in place of. (verb)

occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly. (adjective)

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. (noun)

nearly; almost. (adverb)

to look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought. (verb)

to overwhelm or suffocate. (verb)

a large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones. (noun)

with little or no delay; immediately. (adverb)

showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance. (adjective)

to take hold of suddenly and forcibly. (verb)

engrossed in thought; distracted. (adjective)

A comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as." (noun)

A comparison using "like" or "as" (noun)

limited in size, amount, or scope (adjective)