obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

a colonnade surrounding a building or an open space

a threat of punishment or vengeance

conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste

being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

knitting; to knit with a reverse stitch

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

to express earnest disapproval of

an irrational dislike; loathing

brazenly obvious; flagrant

having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, especially to the skin

invented or meaningless language; nonsense

(of a word) containing many syllables

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate