To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours; scramble.

Of or on a shore, especially a seashore.

To furnish, fasten, or secure with battens (narrow strips of wood used especially for flooring).

Abnormal vibration or wobbling, as of the wheels of an automobile. A dance popular in the 1920s, characterized by rapid shaking of the body.

A short, complete summary; an abstract. A list or collection of various items.

A snap or light blow made by pressing a fingertip against the thumb and suddenly releasing it. One that is trivial or of little importance.

To condemn openly. To depreciate (currency, for example) by official proclamation or by rumor.

To praise highly; exalt.

Hungry; greedy.

To cause humiliation or disgrace to by making malicious and false statements.

Characterized by extremely brutal or cruel crimes; vicious. Infamous; scandalous.

A lover of learning; a scholar.

To break or wrench apart; sever.

Light good-natured talk; banter. Light or frivolous manner of discussing a subject.

Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings. Exhibiting considerable variety or diversity.

Of or relating to a numen; supernatural. Spiritually elevated; sublime.

Wealth or riches, especially when dishonestly acquired.

An object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration. Something that serves to guide.

Crudely or loudly assertive; pushy.

Abusively detractive language or utterance; calumny

A love potion. A magic potion or charm.

To melt away. To disappear as if by melting.

Troublesomely urgent or persistent in requesting; pressingly entreating.

To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality. To remove a nerve or part of a nerve.

Characterized by or indulging in vulgar, lewd humor.

Deserved; adequate.

That once was; former.

A group of confidential, often scheming advisers; a cabal.

Forcible seizure of another’s property; plunder.

A faithful follower who carries out orders without question.