of or relating to animals, usually worms or bivalves, that ingest earth or mud to extract the organic matter from it

noisy and difficult to control

a tablet written on in ancient times with a stylus

to bear or conduct (oneself); behave

to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to)

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

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary

menacing; threatening

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

anything that transforms, purifies, or refines

lateness; delay

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

to make happy (archaic)

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

to irritate, annoy, or exasperate