tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm

lean, tough, and sinewy

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words

not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god

filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)

sufficient to cause death

done according to a systematic or established form of procedure

arge or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy

the expression of approval or agreement

a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb

mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity

a private meeting

a formal pledge or promise to do something

(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread

hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement

make or become more intense