characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

something wanted or needed

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence

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

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

a small piece or quantity; a bit

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.

to produce, cause, or give rise to

an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

having a background sprinkled with representations of flowers, as certain tapestries or pieces of glasswork

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

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women