obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece

easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly

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

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

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

having a pleasant odor; fragrant

a person given to voluble, empty talk; nonsense; blather

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

dark, gloomy, and cheerless

to criticize or reprimand severely

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

projecting or leaning forward; overhanging