to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

speak or act in an evasive way

fine arts; a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif

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

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

to amend by removing words, passages, etc., deemed offensive or objectionable

not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

one's range of knowledge or sight

lateness; delay

free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible