to amend by removing words, passages, etc., deemed offensive or objectionable

wild; frenzied

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

a tip, present, or gratuity

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge

a fixed or firm belief

dark, gloomy, and cheerless

a playful trick or prank; caper

of, characteristic of, or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement

a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

affording remuneration; profitable

to produce, cause, or give rise to