the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous; circuitous

yielding or containing gold

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

deep blue; sky blue; azure

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

extremely distasteful; unacceptable

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal