Words

encouraging; urging on

meditation on past events

criticism; something that closely restrains or limits

to prolong; extend

strict or severe with respect to rules

on the spur of the moment

capable of being easily understood; obvious

become dull; cease to please

weariness; listlessness

attribute accusingly

chronically dissatisfied person

practical, usually without regard for principles or ethical considerations

working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner

capable of being shaped or formed

menacing