domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.

a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

venomous hostility or intense temper

to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

to join closely and intimately

plentiful; copious; abundant

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

(of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting

to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot

noisy and difficult to control