a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence

having the ability, disposition, or readiness to laugh

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

a tip, present, or gratuity

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

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

a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in Texas won by six runs (meaning “Texas's baseball team”)

a beginner in learning anything; novice

a fear of the number 13