a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

to stare stupidly; gape

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

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

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess

humanity or fellow feeling; kindness

characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

one who is poor but lives in optimistic expectation of better fortune

calm; peaceful; tranquil

sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting

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

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master