a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

to turn renegade

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

excess; overabundance

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

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

a three-dimensional shape having twelve plane faces, in particular a regular solid figure with twelve equal pentagonal faces

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

the fruit of a citrus plant

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated