an environmental cue, as the length of daylight or the degree of temperature, that helps to regulate the cycles of an organism's biological clock

to cloud over; becloud; obscure

to treat with insolence; bully; torment

of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

selecting or choosing from various sources

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech

childishly foolish, immature, or trivial

to blow or breathe (something) in

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

a fool; simpleton