pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

to suppress or omit; ignore or pass over

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

the state of being no longer used or practiced

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

to fuse into one entity; merge

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

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

not to be disputed or contested

a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended

confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

a rascal; rogue; scamp