to make false and malicious statements about; slander

a sexually unrestrained woman

a false argument; sophism

a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge

without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid

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

secretly, stealthily

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

eerie; weird; spooky

free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant

being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed

overparticular; fussy

simultaneous occurrence; synchronism

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure