speak or act in an evasive way

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

to understand thoroughly and intuitively

the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

the fruit of a citrus plant

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

calm; peaceful; tranquil

a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves toward another (as in coin, loud, and side)

to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person

cunning; sly

a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc. of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations

characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly