to wipe out; do away with; expunge

to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to)

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

originating in or apprehended by the reason

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

yielding or containing gold

to make false and malicious statements about; slander

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

in poetry, a "foot" of two syllables, both of which are long in quantitative meter or stressed in accentual meter

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

anything that transforms, purifies, or refines

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

a fool; simpleton

a small lie; fib