to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful

allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous

to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently

to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily

sleight of hand; trickery

gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted

a day's work

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner; silly; witless

not to be disputed or contested

any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place