to attract or tempt

to last, remain; refuse to stop or be changed; to continue steadily in a course of action

to wear away gradually

to confirm or approve

to evade or belittle a point by twisting words or raising minor objections

of no importance; of less than normal strength or size

horrible, revolting, ghastly

royal, kinglike; fit for a king

one who looks on or watches, a person present but not taking part

to lose one's focus or balance

relaxed and unconcerned; informal; happening by chance or on an irregular basis

sad, gloomy, or depressed

to speed up, cause to move faster

to ask for opinions, votes, or sales; to go over in detail; to discuss

treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed

lifelike, vivid, or clear; detailed or complete

to interrupt, hold back, smother, or choke off; prevent from breating

to make dry, hot, and thirsty

living, having life, essential; key, crucial