August 2026

2. Historically, a miscellaneous collection of literary or musical pieces, or a variety entertainment
5. A frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person
9. Of or relating to an order of heavy-bodied largely terrestrial birds including the pheasants, turkeys, grouse, and the common domestic chicken
11. Warm, cozy, friendly, and pleasantly social; describing an atmosphere, place, event, or feeling that is inviting, comfortable, and enjoyable because of companionship or welcoming surroundings
12. Easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly
13. Of, relating to, or occurring in the evening; also used for plants that bloom or animals that become active in the evening
14. Very self-centered or selfish
16. A sequin, rhinestone, or other glittery ornamentation on a garment
17. (Verb) To haul, pull, or hoist something up and secure it with a rope, especially aboard a ship
18. A soothing, medicinal substance

1. To approach; to near
3. A person who is willing to forgive an offense the first time, tolerate it a second time, but neither forgive nor tolerate it a third time
4. A hidden or ulterior thought, motive, or intention; an unspoken mental reservation or consideration
6. To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge
7. Very good; excellent or fantastic; also used as an expression of admiration or enthusiasm
8. A network of personal and social relationships based on mutual trust, obligation, and the exchange of favors, especially within Chinese culture and business
10. To praise someone or something highly through speech or writing
15. The realization that every person you encounter has a life as complex, detailed, and vivid as your own, filled with their own routines, relationships, worries, ambitions, and experiences