a tablet written on in ancient times with a stylus

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc. of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable, humiliating

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

having little or no money; penniless; poor