to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material

a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc. of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations

to stare stupidly; gape

not to be disputed or contested

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.

the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea; redundancy

the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic

of or relating to an uncle

deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful

absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas

choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity

intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

to join closely and intimately