a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

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

personification, as of inanimate things

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

of or relating to money

well-deserved; fitting; adequate

something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought

characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

yielding or containing gold

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

an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent

portraying strict and inflexible judgment

not organized; lacking order