to communicate; impart; make known

to issue denunciations or the like

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

of or relating to animals, usually worms or bivalves, that ingest earth or mud to extract the organic matter from it

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

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

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

boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting

sullen or shy in company

easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly

conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste

resembling or containing lead; leaden

pertaining to dancing

a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, especially for the dead; dirge; funeral song