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

not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

a person living in seclusion

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

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

a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

(of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

a fixed or firm belief

given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

deep blue; sky blue; azure

inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.