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

calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

invented or meaningless language; nonsense

to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition

to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of

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

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

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

personification, as of inanimate things

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

extravagant boasting

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended

without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic