incredulous not disposed or willing to believe ??? ??? ??? blanched ash-colored or anemic looking from illness or emotion ??? ??? ??? purge an act of removing by cleansing ??? ??? ??? cleave separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument ??? ??? ??? tantalize harass with persistent criticism or carping ??? ??? ??? floundering to struggle clumsily or helplessly ??? ??? ??? sibilance A hiss