peevish or irritable; sickeningly unpleasant

closely related in origin, essential nature, or function; such a person or thing

a proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result; resultant or consequent

valor or heroism; daring deeds or exploits (often used to poke fun at false heroics)

the art or act of predicting the future or discovering hidden knowledge

a potion once thought capable of curing all ills and maintaining life indefinitely; a panacea; a sweet liquid used as a vehicle in medicines

foolish talk, ideas, or procedures; nonsense; a trifle

an entire range or series; scope, compass, sweep

the common people; the masses

not expressible in words; too great or too sacred to be uttered

laborious study or thought, especially at night; the result of such work

public abuse indicating strong disapproval or censure; the disgrace resulting from such treatment

a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions

pertaining to laughter; able or inclined to laugh; laughable

an about-face; a complete reversal

a blind alley or dead-end street; any situation in which further progress is impossible; an impasse

a determining or characteristic element; a factor that shapes the total outcome; a limit, boundary

relating to or designed to assist the memory; a device to aid the memory

typical or characteristic; being or concerned with a symptom of a disease