very cold; icy

speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech

a false report; rumor

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

cunning; sly

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)

to stare stupidly; gape

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

having a pleasant odor; fragrant

allowing the maximum passage of light, as glass; translucent; clear

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

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

a fool; simpleton

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

to dispense in dollops