beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

of little or no importance or consequence

to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

speaking or expressed in a concise or terse style; using brevity of speech

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion

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

next to the last

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

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

slim; slender in figure or lithe

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

a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, as the imperative "Go!"

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

extravagant boasting