to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person

the greedy pursuit of riches

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

headlong