a large, brilliant meteor, especially one that explodes; fireball

calm; peaceful; tranquil

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

twilight; dusk

in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

fine arts; a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif

not to be disputed or contested

a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

a small piece or quantity; a bit

a rogue or a scoundrel

the act or an instance of making something obscure, dark, or difficult to understand

full of complaints; complaining