a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

dark, gloomy, and cheerless

an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc.

to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

to make false and malicious statements about; slander

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

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

to repeat; reiterate

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

the Dutch practice of jogging or walking into the wind, especially in the winter, for the purpose of feeling invigorated while relieving stress and boosting one’s general health

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

to bear or conduct (oneself); behave