a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

a vicious or depraved person; villain

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

a small lie; fib

alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry

pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

anything that transforms, purifies, or refines

a deep emotional state of melancholic longing for a person or thing that is absent

a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

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