pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending

to produce, cause, or give rise to

a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

dark, gloomy, and cheerless

to cut something; to remove by or as if by cutting or clipping with a sharp instrument

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

friendly; agreeable

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife