needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman"

sleight of hand; trickery

flashing or sparkling

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

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

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

ardent; passionate

of or relating to money

to attribute or ascribe

pertaining to or occurring in the morning; early in the day

speak or act in an evasive way

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

a beginner in learning anything; novice

excessively harsh and severe

one's range of knowledge or sight