McChapter2 50 words

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

become less in amount or intensity

strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"

detect with the senses

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower

a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas

used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots

take to task

the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent

an instance of questioning

rolled longitudinally upon itself

light teasing repartee

deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

marked by complexity and richness of detail

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)

requiring secret or mysterious knowledge

the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

spherical in shape

make impossible, especially beforehand

stick to firmly

release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

capable of being reached

having superior power and influence

having striking color

having a secret or hidden meaning

a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

full of juice

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

spread or diffuse through

enroll as a student

actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)

expressing sorrow

making or willing to make concessions

someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful

full and loud and deep