having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range

a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

to attribute or ascribe

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

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

having hegemony or dominance

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc. of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious

a small, dry one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed