a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

gigantic; enormous; colossal

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

excessively harsh and severe

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

fine arts; a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

former; erstwhile

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily

extremely small; an indefinitely small quantity

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

affording remuneration; profitable

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.