to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

secretly, stealthily

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

solemnly renounce

a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly"

to make false and malicious statements about; slander

originating in or apprehended by the reason

a fixed or firm belief

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

difficult to understand; obscure

to dry thoroughly; dry up

a badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation

the pure and concentrated essence of a substance

something wanted or needed