sullen or shy in company

a small lie; fib

a rascal; rogue; scamp

characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

hanging down loosely

to fuse into one entity; merge

a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness

to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night and by lamplight

a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, as the imperative "Go!"

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

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

a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions