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

very loud or powerful in sound

the function or work of a teacher; teaching

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

a rogue or a scoundrel

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

to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax

the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

selecting or choosing from various sources

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious

to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person

a person who likes cats; cat fancier

to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible