the state of being no longer used or practiced

alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry

having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range

of little or no importance or consequence

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

light, playful banter or raillery

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

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

not organized; lacking order

pertaining to dancing

a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism

a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint

slim; slender in figure or lithe