the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit

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

to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person

invented or meaningless language; nonsense

to become spread throughout all parts of

to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

heart-shaped

a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church

sullen or shy in company

the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference

twilight; dusk

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

a false argument; sophism