complicated; intricately involved
a person who delivers authoritative, wise, or highly regarded and influential pronouncements.
a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses; quack.
characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
intended for instruction; instructive
dreamily or wistfully thoughtful
to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.
to frustrate or confound; thwart by creating confusion or bewilderment.
to separate or distinguish (valuable from worthless parts) (sometimes followed by )
to be adjacent to; border on; end at.
to act together through a secret understanding, especially with evil or harmful intent.
the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability
the capacity of abundant production
a person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public
to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain
cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident
of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity.
to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.
a person who tries to apply some doctrine or theory without sufficient regard for practical considerations; an impractical theorist.
given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or unpractical ideas, views, or schemes
the quality or condition of being incongruous
churlishly rude or bad-tempered
overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited
uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.
a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
presenting favorable conditions; favorable
to attack with severe criticism.
inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual
performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
to coil up; form into a twisted shape.
well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate
deserving blame or censure; blameworthy.
expressed in few words; concise; terse.
temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension
to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution
to equip or outfit, especially with military clothes, equipment, etc.
an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent.
sourness, with roughness or astringency of taste.
a pathological fear of heights.
a person who computes premium rates, dividends, risks, etc., according to probabilities based on statistical records.
to incite or move to action; impel; motivate
to make or become confused.
something added to another thing but not essential to it.
a coming into place, view, or being; arrival
the nest of a bird of prey, as an eagle or a hawk.
a written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official.
to fasten, join, or attach (usually followed by )
a jumbled cluster or mass of varied parts.
to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter
not confined to bed; able or strong enough to walk
not involving questions of right or wrong; without moral quality; neither moral nor immoral.
a remedy that relieves or allays pain.
strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
a record of events, especially a yearly record, usually in chronological order.
to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
regarding the human being as the central fact of the universe.
free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms.
the loss of a previously held ability to speak or understand spoken or written language, due to disease or injury of the brain.
a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as
a place in which a colony or colonies of bees are kept, as a stand or shed for beehives or a bee house containing a number of beehives.
not political of no political significance
of doubtful authorship or authenticity.
a person who forsakes his religion, cause, party, etc.
the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god.
a name, title, or designation.
to add as a supplement, accessory, or appendix subjoin
suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt
fitting; at the right time; to the purpose; opportunely.
the state of being behind or late, especially in the fulfillment of a duty, promise, obligation, or the like.
(chiefly in southwest U.S.) a small steep-sided watercourse or gulch with a nearly flat floor: usually dry except after heavy rains.
foolish, unintelligent, or silly; stupid
with suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval
harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; severity; acrimony
a person who aspires as one who seeks or desires a career, advancement, status, etc.
pertaining to or proceeding from the stars; stellar; star-shaped.
causing fear, apprehension, or dread
coming or being after the customary, useful, or expected time
causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.
not discriminating; lacking in care, judgment, selectivity, etc.
exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent; highly excessive
affording remuneration; profitable
not guided by conscience; unscrupulous.
consisting of or given or exacted in money or monetary payments
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