to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

causing or capable of causing laughter; laughable; ludicrous

having hegemony or dominance

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

to attribute or ascribe

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

of or relating to money

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

selecting or choosing from various sources

an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

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

a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism