of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness

an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc.

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious