stiff and difficult to bend, very strict and difficult to change

a book so interesting you can't wait to see what happens next

to make less severe, calm

be a sign of, be of importance; matter

keep something in one’s memories, hold in or contain, hire the services of

required by law or rules

willing, not forced,done on purpose and not by accident

the winner of a competition or tournament, a person who fights or argues for a cause or in support of another person, support the cause of, defend

not enough or not good enough

sharp

disturbed

intelligence and good judgement

smooth manner, smoothness

boldness

forcefully

energetic gestures

ridicule

cautious

held back

conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs., disguise or conceal