open to more than one interpretation, doubtful or uncertain (1&2)

so slight as to be difficult to detect or analyze, elusive, not immediately obvious (1a&b) adj.

filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent adj.

disposed or willing to try; submissive

to strive to equal or to excel, esp. through imitation, to imitate the function of another (1&3) v.

a type or class n.

a short account of an interesting or humorous incident n.

differing one from another, made up of distinct characteristics or qualities, or elements (1&2) ad.

a wasting or decrease in the size of a body organ, tissue, or part owing to disease, or injury

not subject or subject to change adj

Having no adverse effect; harmless (adj)

To make greater, as in value, beauty, or reputation (v)

To draw back or in (v) (2)

Smallness of number; fewness (n)

To make void; repeal or annul (v)'

ordinary speech or writing, without metrical structure (n)

Playfully jocular; humorous (adj)

(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts:

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

To consent or comply passively or without protest (v)