a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

a beginner in learning anything; novice

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

marshy; wet

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

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

not to be disputed or contested

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste

to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax

to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

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

a person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; a traitor

not being what it purports to be; false or fake