yearning

a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation

to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort

damaged or spoiled to a certain extent; rendered less perfect, attractive, useful, etc.; impair or spoil

(of birds, insects, reptiles, etc.) to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth

to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course

to caution, advise, or counsel against something

having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities

of or relating to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus