 utensil of wire mesh or closely perforated metal, used for straining, sifting, ricing, or puréeing | | |
| 1. to interpret from a rational standpoint; 2. to devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for one's behavior | | |
| a device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or foul air. | | |
| to spread through or over, as with liquid, color, or light | | |
 substance, such as a paste or powder, for cleaning the teeth | | |
| an article of clothing | | |
| a criminal who illegally sets fire to property | | |
| 1. to eat up greedily; 2. to destroy, consume | | |
| 1. a device employed to cheat, deceive, or trick; 2. a gadget | | |
an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic, ranking below but having approximately the same functions as a consul.
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| working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner | | |
| a specialist who studies languages | | |
| deserving of contempt; despicable | | |
| something of little importance or value | | |
| to drive off or scatter in different directions | | |