a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

humanity or fellow feeling; kindness

to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous

a small lie; fib

solemnly renounce

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

sullen or shy in company

extravagant boasting

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

having prescience, or knowledge of things or events before they exist or happen; having foresight

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank