speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

an amorous glance; ogle

a threat of punishment or vengeance

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

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

charming; captivating

plentiful; copious; abundant

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

condescending; haughty

a vicious or depraved person; villain

a rogue or a scoundrel

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish