a person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; a traitor

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated

the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

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

pertaining to dancing

not dissoluble; incapable of being dissolved, decomposed, undone, or destroyed

to understand thoroughly and intuitively

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

a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker

portraying strict and inflexible judgment

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

full of complaints; complaining

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

the function or work of a teacher; teaching

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable, humiliating

a fool; simpleton