childishly foolish, immature, or trivial

keenly distressing to the feelings

to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally

to write learnedly

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

a false argument; sophism

having little or no meaning; making little or no sense

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

a sexually unrestrained woman

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

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

glowing or glittering with red or golden light

a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, as the imperative "Go!"

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality