speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech

of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous

a breach of good manners or etiquette

confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk

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

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

to grow or produce by multiplication of parts, as in budding or cell division, or by procreation

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

to disguise or conceal under a false appearance; dissemble

to produce, cause, or give rise to

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

marshy; wet

to make false and malicious statements about; slander