a beginner in learning anything; novice

to bear or conduct (oneself); behave

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

of Classical Mythology, relating to the deities, spirits, and other dwellings under the earth

pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

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

of the nature of or resembling that of sugar

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

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

extravagant boasting

characterized by great generosity

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned