an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt

not easily managed; cumbersome

narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned

ill tempered; grumpy

conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion

deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment

diverse; having or occuring in great variety

to take back or remove

readily brought to yield, submit, or cooperate

being friendly, sociable, and congenial

easily taught or managed

stubbornly persistent; resistant to persuasion

marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger

a state of perplexity or doubt

store up in one place

to show reluctance on grounds of conscience : hesitate

musical

of the middle ages

not belonging to a religious order or congregation

rebirth; revival

forced absence from one's country or home