a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence

a heterogeneous mixture; jumble

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

to suppress or omit; ignore or pass over

any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place

something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like

combat with the fists

knitting; to knit with a reverse stitch

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

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

to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright