to conspire in a fraud

a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea

secretly, stealthily

characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife

a small piece or quantity; a bit

a fear of the number 13

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward

to comment or discourse at great length

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal