to disguise or conceal under a false appearance; dissemble

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.

gigantic; enormous; colossal

ardent; passionate

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made

seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

a playful trick or prank; caper