an abnormal and violent involuntary contraction or series of contractions of muscle

an event or phenomenon believed to be a sign or warning of a future occurance

stretched out with the face on the ground in adoration or submission

an extremely wicked or cruel person

a critical study of fundamental beliefs and the grounds for them

stupor, daze, a sleeplike state of altered consciousness (as of deep hypnosis)

the quality or state of being human

the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations

sharp cornered

very cautious, especially careful in guarding against danger or deception