to make false and malicious statements about; slander

speak or act in an evasive way

a very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

a small, dry one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed

somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

selecting or choosing from various sources

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

lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid

of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious