Words

tending to induce sleep

intermittent; spasmodic

turning point; crucial moment

rare; extraordinary

person sent on a mission

level in a hierarchy

not straightforward; circuitous

offhand; carefree

way in which a person behaves or conducts themselves

climax; high point

worthless stuff as opposed to what is valuable

remove from the grave; bring to light; discover

urgent need or demand

pretend

decline in vigor; become languid