a deep emotional state of melancholic longing for a person or thing that is absent

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax

a rascal; rogue; scamp

a false argument; sophism

in conflict with; incompatible with

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered