of the present time; modern

corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree

the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference

an irrational dislike; loathing

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

a lover of words

a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

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

a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker

the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

arrogantly superior and disdainful

holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

portraying strict and inflexible judgment

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.

a beginner in learning anything; novice