a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions
an expression of tribute, praise, or thanksgiving
an elaborate public spectacle or parade depicting historical or themed scenes with costumed performers
a revival or renewed interest in learning, arts, or culture
to deliberately avoid facing or fulfilling something difficult, unpleasant, or obligatory
done quickly and with minimal effort or care
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming
having an excessive emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or self-pitying
a strong and circular current of water that can draw surrounding objects toward its center
a traditional story about people or events that may have some historical basis but cannot be proved true
the force by which objects with mass attract one another, especially the force that draws objects toward the Earth
