beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

speak or act in an evasive way

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

to become spread throughout all parts of

of the present time; modern

having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

an environmental cue, as the length of daylight or the degree of temperature, that helps to regulate the cycles of an organism's biological clock

a substitute

pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

a small lie; fib

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

not to be disputed or contested

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece