an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

fortification; a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work

a colonnade surrounding a building or an open space

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

the pure and concentrated essence of a substance

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

speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea

to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made

an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations

a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism

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

a small lie; fib

plentiful; copious; abundant

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited