a person who betrays his or her own country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government; a traitor

projecting or leaning forward; overhanging

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable, humiliating

the greedy pursuit of riches

of, characteristic of, or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement

having little or no money; penniless; poor

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

injurious to health

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

to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.

portraying strict and inflexible judgment

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

keen insight; shrewdness