a popular card game played by two, three, or four persons, with a 48-card deck

a person who drinks a lot wine

to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does

unwilling to spend money or use resources

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous; circuitous

to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea

confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk

the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

secretly, stealthily

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

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