to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

friendly; agreeable

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife

to stare stupidly; gape

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned

the formation of a word, as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent; often used for rhetorical, dramatic, or poetic effect

commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)

arrogantly superior and disdainful

not to be disputed or contested