absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

the act or an instance of making something obscure, dark, or difficult to understand

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

a person who likes cats; cat fancier

satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune

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

making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent

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

a small piece or quantity; a bit