keen insight; shrewdness

to comment or discourse at great length

characterized by great generosity

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

to dry thoroughly; dry up

a fool; simpleton

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, especially for the dead; dirge; funeral song

a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like

causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion; repellent.

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness