to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

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

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.

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

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

requiring painstaking care

causing or capable of causing laughter; laughable; ludicrous

extremely small; an indefinitely small quantity