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

alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry

a remedy for all disease or ills

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

an instance of such repetition

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

gigantic; enormous; colossal

of little or no importance or consequence

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

a popular card game played by two, three, or four persons, with a 48-card deck

commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

lateness; delay

to chat idly; gossip