to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

excess; overabundance

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

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

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

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

characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; deferential; fawning:

a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

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

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

of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious

objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome

a false report; rumor

extravagant boasting