to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife

a substitute

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

excessively harsh and severe

to conspire in a fraud

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

not organized; lacking order

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing

large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful

very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent

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