overlapping in sequence, as tiles or shingles on a roof

a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings

to understand thoroughly and intuitively

known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric

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

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

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

causing or capable of causing laughter; laughable; ludicrous

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

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

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

a lover of words

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

to produce, cause, or give rise to

deep blue; sky blue; azure

brazenly obvious; flagrant