having a ready insight into and understanding of things

a vicious or depraved person; villain

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

a person living in seclusion

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

an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

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

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

cunning; sly

a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

well-deserved; fitting; adequate

having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future

telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful