a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity

a circular hollow in the side of a hill or mountain

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

a day's work

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

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

one who is poor but lives in optimistic expectation of better fortune

any large, overpowering force or object, such as war, a giant battleship, or a powerful football team

of or relating to money

a playful trick or prank; caper

friendly; agreeable

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.