having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range

charming; captivating

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

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

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

a person who drinks a lot wine

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal

free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism