giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening
what is ominous
threadbare
What is having the nap worn off so as to lay bare the threads of the warp and woof, as a fabric, garment
inclined
What is having a physical tendency; leaning
intense or absolute
profoundly
make (a hole) in something, especially with a revolving tool
what is bore
haltingly
What is faulting or hesitating, especially in speech
to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering
compelled
compelled
to force or push toward a course of action; overpowering
to force into a specific state or activity
condemned
timid
what is showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
overly submissive or compliant; spiritless; tame
meek
having a physical tendency; leaning
what is inclined.
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
what is scorn
apprehensive
What is anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
the performance by a public official of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law; wrongdoing (used especially of an act in violation of a public trust)
malfeasance
bore
make (a hole) in something, especially with a revolving tool
movement upward from a lower to a higher state, degree, grade, or status; advancement
What is ascent
condemned
What is to force into a specific state or activity
inevitably
unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary
meek
overly submissive or compliant; spiritless; tame