acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

of little or no importance or consequence

conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste

injurious to health

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named

of or relating to money

having hegemony or dominance

the act of making a negative situation feel worse than it is

a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, as the imperative "Go!"

headlong

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

difficult to understand; obscure