a false report; rumor

lacking in wholesome vigor; decadent

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

calm; peaceful; tranquil

having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future

simultaneous occurrence; synchronism

to understand thoroughly and intuitively

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune

a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person