A Death in the Family

quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness

uninteresting due to a lack of anything original or unusual

(editor's note:  This word is correctly pronounced differently by various educated speakers of American English.)

to charm, enchant, or entertain someone; or to deceive — especially through charm

to make someone or something seem less important

large in capacity

wander from a direct or straight course — typically verbally

damage the reputation of — often causing distrust of or disbelief in

a model or other representation — typically of a person — often of someone hated, so that it can be mocked an abused

a short text in memory of a dead person — especially text written on a tombstone

direct, clear, and sharp in thinking or expression — often indicating a decisive person (makes decisions quickly) or a penetrating mind

not relevant (not related to the subject being considered, or not important enough to want to consider)

wanting to see others suffer; or threatening evil

existing throughout something; or generally widespread

knowing (or at least expecting) what will happen before it happens

lacking grace in movement or appearance; or difficult to handle or manage — especially because of shape

using or containing too many words