watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

extravagant boasting

having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range

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

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion

to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

an amorous glance; ogle

affording remuneration; profitable