slim; slender in figure or lithe

a heterogeneous mixture; jumble

a mournful, melancholy, or plaintive poem, especially a funeral song or a lament for the dead

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending

sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

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

wild; frenzied

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

a day's work

unwilling to spend money or use resources

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

hanging down loosely

a fixed or firm belief

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive