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

a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

a person given to voluble, empty talk; nonsense; blather

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought

to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in Texas won by six runs (meaning “Texas's baseball team”)

an amorous glance; ogle

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define