a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

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

eerie; weird; spooky

requiring painstaking care

a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in Texas won by six runs (meaning “Texas's baseball team”)

combat with the fists

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

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

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

having a pleasant odor; fragrant

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

to dispense in dollops