mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

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

an airship

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

solemnly renounce

to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does