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

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

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

difficult to understand; obscure

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

to cloud over; becloud; obscure

a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma

a plug stopping the upper end of a pipe, as a recorder or a whistle, and having a narrow slit through which the player blows

physical beauty; comeliness

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

headlong

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

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

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

having a background sprinkled with representations of flowers, as certain tapestries or pieces of glasswork

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