an irrational dislike; loathing

a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

characterized by long words

to stare stupidly; gape

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity

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

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

to attribute or ascribe

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

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste