gri vəs adjective 1. causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. example: The war had caused grievous injuries to both his body and spirit. example: His grievous remarks were made out of spite….
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fitful
fIt fəl adjective occurring at irregular intervals; in fits or bursts. example: She went to bed worried and had a night of fitful sleep.
romance
ro maens or ro maens noun 1. a love affair, or a depiction of one in a novel, story, or film. 2. the spirit of adventure and love, either in life or…
epicurean
e pə kyu ri ən adjective 1. having a desire and taste for sensuous luxury, especially in food and drink. Lastly, add a gill [a quarter pint] of best cider vinegar; although,…
stoic
sto ihk adjective 1. showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. example: The defendant was stoic throughout his trial. 2. (cap.) of or pertaining to the philosophy…