to make false and malicious statements about; slander

sullen or shy in company

an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

to suppress or omit; ignore or pass over

difficult to understand; obscure

the state of being no longer used or practiced

the pure and concentrated essence of a substance

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

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

to conspire in a fraud

unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral