of the present time; modern

(of a word) containing many syllables

having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, especially to the skin

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal

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

of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece

of or relating to money

solemnly renounce

to act together through a secret understanding, especially with evil or harmful intent

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; deferential; fawning:

a prehistoric caveman; a person of primitive behavior

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate