an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc.

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

the greedy pursuit of riches

a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

a remedy for all disease or ills

speak or act in an evasive way

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive