a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt

the formation of a word, as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent; often used for rhetorical, dramatic, or poetic effect

to fuse into one entity; merge

secretly, stealthily

the state of being dull; lethargy

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night and by lamplight

to treat with insolence; bully; torment

former; erstwhile

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

to communicate; impart; make known

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women