a rascal; rogue; scamp

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

to comment or discourse at great length

yielding or containing gold

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric

solemnly renounce

arrogantly superior and disdainful

making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness