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Dissipate

Verb
Meaning

• To scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.
• To spend or use wastefully or extravagantly; squander; deplete.

Thespian

Adjective
Meaning

• pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.
• Of or characteristic of Thespis.
• Of or relating to Thespiae.

Dilapidate

Verb
Meaning

• To cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect .
• To fall into ruin or decay.
• To make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause.
• To marry.
• To give (a woman) in marriage.

Mercurial

 

Adjective
Meaning

• Changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic.
• Animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.

Wallop

Verb
Meaning

• To beat soundly; thrash.
• To strike with a vigorous blow; belt; sock:

Rapacious

Adjective
Meaning

• Given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.
• Inordinately greedy; predatory; extortionate.

Whimsical

Adjective
Meaning

• given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious.
• Of the nature of or proceeding from whimsy, as thoughts or actions
• Erratic; unpredictable.

Halcyon

Adjective
Meaning

• calm; peaceful; tranquil.
• rich; wealthy; prosperous.
• rich; wealthy; prosperous.