the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

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

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker

to criticize or reprimand severely

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

dark, gloomy, and cheerless

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to)

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

an irrational dislike; loathing

cunning; sly

extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent