a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

to dispense in dollops

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity

the formation of a word, as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent; often used for rhetorical, dramatic, or poetic effect

requiring painstaking care

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

difficult to understand; obscure