(of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting

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

three panels or compartments side by side with pictures or carvings

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

waste money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.

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

unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

intended to entrap or beguile

to think out; devise; invent

having prescience, or knowledge of things or events before they exist or happen; having foresight