to disguise or conceal under a false appearance; dissemble

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

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

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

lateness; delay

having a background sprinkled with representations of flowers, as certain tapestries or pieces of glasswork

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

of or related to an offensive, unpleasant, or disgusting as an odor

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

excessively harsh and severe

deep blue; sky blue; azure

ardent; passionate

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward