Unconscious Mutterings: Week 468

I say ... and you think ... ?
1. Red tape :: paperwork, official procedure, formalities
2. Crush :: press, defeat, devastate
3. Magical :: supernatural, miraculous, enchanting
4. Sticky :: steamy, humid, clammy
5. Tile :: floor, surface, granite
6. Doubt :: hesitation, disbelief, uncertainty
7. Inconsistent :: incoherent, unpredictable, conflicting
8. Kiss :: sweet, love, care
9. Inspiration :: encouragement, motivation, stimulation
10. Thanks :: gratitude, appreciation, recognition