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

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

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

a sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast

marshy; wet

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting

characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; deferential; fawning:

glowing or glittering with red or golden light

a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named

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

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful

of little or no importance or consequence