a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

lateness; delay

not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

sleight of hand; trickery

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

refuse given to hogs; swill

any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place

intended to entrap or beguile

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

a person who drinks a lot wine