characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry

to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

full of complaints; complaining

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

resembling or containing lead; leaden

to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person

to dry thoroughly; dry up

requiring painstaking care