actively poisonous; intensely noxious

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

utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

the act or an instance of making something obscure, dark, or difficult to understand

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity

the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea; redundancy

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

to let pass without notice; disregard

the state of being no longer used or practiced

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

to run away hurriedly; flee