waste money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects

allowing the maximum passage of light, as glass; translucent; clear

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

venomous hostility or intense temper

being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed

eerie; weird; spooky

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife

to fuse into one entity; merge

somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church

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

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

brazenly obvious; flagrant