to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

gigantic; enormous; colossal

a beginner in learning anything; novice

very loud or powerful in sound

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

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

a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

difficult to understand; obscure

something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot

needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman"

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper