riffling – turn over something, especially the pages of a book, quickly and casually valerian- most commonly refers to an herb whose root is used as a natural sleep aid and anxiolytic ruefully – in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner esconced – established or settled (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place squalid – (of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect hankering – a strong
