menacing; threatening

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

slim; slender in figure or lithe

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper

spacious and convenient; roomy

extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible

yielding or containing gold

the greedy pursuit of riches

a lover of words

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material

a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort