maternal
of or like a mother
reputable
well thought of, having a good reputation
grovel
to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy
revere
to love and respect deeply, honor greatly
handicraft
work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill
stodgy
dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick
saga
a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account
hilarious
extremely funny, causing loud amusement
massive
large and heavy; great in size or scope
foster
in the same family but not related by birth
blurt
to say suddenly or without thinking
diminish
to make or become smaller, reduce in size
ignite
to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite
countenance
to tolerate or approve
magnitude
the great size or importance of something
pall
a dark covering, something that conceals