To obtain something by psychological pressure, intimidation, force, threat, etc.
The act or state of triumphant joy.
To waste time without accomplishing much.
A boy or man who is an extremely enthusiastic follower of someone or something.
Someone attractive, silly, or pretentious.
1. A light play, film, or literary work involving absurd, exaggerated, or improbable situations.
A rich, privileged person, especially one who influences elections by making contributions to politi...
Surrendering one’s integrity for something, such as power, money, fame, etc.
For want of something better.
An error or disaster that has fortunate consequences.
The application of fertilizer by adding it to the water in an irrigation system.
A decorative chain or string, of flowers, leaves, ribbons, etc., hanging between two points.
1. A tree or shrub of the genusFicusor its fruit.
To punish, especially by whipping.
A man who dresses and behaves in a vulgar, showy, or pretentious manner.
To laugh in a derisive manner.
Excitement resulting from a first success at something.
One who follows a primarily vegetarian diet but occasionally consumes animal products.
A compilation of excerpts; anthology.
A general assembly of the people of a town, city, county, etc.
Free to go or do as one pleases without concerns or commitments.
Relating to paranormal phenomena.
Something, such as a shape, curve, pattern, etc., where smaller parts have the same characteristics.
Someone with whom one is friendly, despite feeling hostility.
To make a sizzling or sputtering noise.
Religious; observant of religious laws.