a badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation

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

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

of, relating to, or connected with a vocation or occupation

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

a fool; simpleton

choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity

to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made

a substitute

the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

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

humanity or fellow feeling; kindness

of, in, or appropriate to spring