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

a song or poem celebrating an upcoming wedding

characterized by long words

a lover of words

smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness

solemnly renounce

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

fortification; a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work

to grow or produce by multiplication of parts, as in budding or cell division, or by procreation

tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory

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

resembling or containing lead; leaden

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

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar