a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma

the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

fine arts; a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif

a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge

to cloud over; becloud; obscure

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

not dissoluble; incapable of being dissolved, decomposed, undone, or destroyed

an amorous glance; ogle

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

a style of Japanese film and television animation, typically aimed at adults as well as children

brazenly obvious; flagrant

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

portraying strict and inflexible judgment

eerie; weird; spooky

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