to stare stupidly; gape

to understand thoroughly and intuitively

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

very cold; icy

to walk through or over; travel through; traverse

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

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

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

personification, as of inanimate things

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous

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

a badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation

objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome