a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

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

to stare stupidly; gape

very cold; icy

to bear or conduct (oneself); behave

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

intended to entrap or beguile

having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

eerie; weird; spooky

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas