Stew

"Stew" is a great word. I enjoy it greatly. I suggest you incorporate it into your daily speech as much as possible, for instance:

"After soccer practice today I stewed in my perspiration for several hours afterward--delaying the inevitable shower."

"I meditated for long, allowing the idea of world peace and emotional homeostasis to stew in my mind--I eventually threw up, completely disgusted by idealism."

Try it out yourself! The opportunities are endless (not really). Compliments to the chef, Katie, for the pictured stew above. Remember that stewing involves an extended time of cooking--else your beef may not turn out as tender as you like.