not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

a threat of punishment or vengeance

ardent; passionate

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper

to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently

deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful

not to be disputed or contested

beset with woe; affected by woe, especially in appearance; showing or indicating woe

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

brazenly obvious; flagrant

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

to amend by removing words, passages, etc., deemed offensive or objectionable

friendly; agreeable