having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

very cold; icy

satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

a fixed or firm belief

extremely small; an indefinitely small quantity

well-deserved; fitting; adequate

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

an amorous glance; ogle

a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church

a person whose hobby is using a metal detector

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness