Vocabulary

3. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
7. a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn.
9. overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.
12. showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.
13. changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
15. extremely unconventional or far-fetched
16. something that heals or comforts: soothing; an oil or ointment
17. (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
18. a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
19. (in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.

1. a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling.
2. encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
4. the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist.
5. (of a medieval knight) engage in a sports contest in which two opponents on horseback fight with lances.
6. acutely distressing.
8. impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
10. a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
11. a course of action to which one has an excessive and irrational commitment.
14. understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.
16. to give birth to: to create