To rail at; to banter.

any of various large European beetles destructive to vegetation as both larvae and adult

the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie

not intended seriously; jocular or humorous

a blind for privacy or to keep out light

without grace; rigidly

throughout the entire extent

Belonging to a metropolis.

Ecobabble is a term that refers to the use of complex, technical or misleading language related to environmental matters, often used to confuse, mislead, or impress people. It might be used by businesses or individuals trying to appear more environmentally friendly than they really are or to deflect attention from environmentally harmful practices.

wooden ball that is struck with mallets in playing polo

dis-par′āj, v.t. to dishonour by comparison with what is inferior: to lower in rank or estimation: to talk slightingly of.—ns. Dispar′agement; Dispar′ager.—adv. Dispar′agingly. [O. Fr. desparager—des (—L. dis), neg., and Low L. paragium, equality of birth—L. par, equal.]

Pertaining to, due to, or causing deformation

A board that shows the direction (and often distance) to a named place; especially one of several attached to a milepost

To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote

A passport granted, on honor, to a foe, enabling him to pass where it would otherwise be impossible for him to go with impunity. Safe-conducts are granted in war for the purposes of conference, etc.; and to violate the provisions of such a pass has always been esteemed a disgraceful breach of the laws of honor.

tall herb of eastern North America and Asia having blue berrylike fruit and a thick knotty rootstock formerly used medicinally

a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990

Failure of equipment to perform to standard. The failure may be due to defects or improper use.

any of various insectivorous plants of the genera Sarracenia, Nepenthes, or Darlingtonia that have pitcher-like leaves with slippery sides that attract and trap insects

remove the ovaries of