a plug stopping the upper end of a pipe, as a recorder or a whistle, and having a narrow slit through which the player blows

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

heart-shaped

next to the last

something wanted or needed

given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

the greedy pursuit of riches

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful