a false argument; sophism

of, characteristic of, or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement

any large, overpowering force or object, such as war, a giant battleship, or a powerful football team

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

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

tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory

to cut something; to remove by or as if by cutting or clipping with a sharp instrument

to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain

to rush violently; move with great speed

to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night and by lamplight

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir