(of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
unfortunate or hard to bear
with firmness
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
slowly and with difficulty
very strong or vigorous
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
indulging excessively
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
causing great damage or hardship
dispassionate
dried out
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
resisting weight or pressure
with effort or force or vigor
into a solid condition
not brilliant or glaring
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
easily hurt
having little impact
tolerant or lenient
mild and pleasant
in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
compassionate and kind; conciliatory
(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
(of sound) relatively low in volume
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
willing to negotiate and compromise
yielding readily to pressure or weight
not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
