former; erstwhile

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

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

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.

overlapping in sequence, as tiles or shingles on a roof

a small, dry one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed

projecting or leaning forward; overhanging

to join closely and intimately

a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

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