custom
(noun) a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time
fatigue
(noun) extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
rite
(noun) a religious or other solemn ceremony or act
futile
(adjective) incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
zest
(noun) great enthusiasm and energy
relapse
(verb) (relapse into) — return to (a less active or a worse state)
sly
(adjective) having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
rap
(verb) [with obj.] — strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention
crick
(noun) (US) (dialect) creek.
rheum
(noun) (chiefly literary) a watery fluid that collects in or drips from the nose or eyes.
trance
(noun) a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered by a medium
rapt
(adjective) completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing
feign
(verb) pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)
apprehensive
(adjective) anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
gingerly
(adverb) in a careful or cautious manner
