censor

• An overthrow, as from the foundation.
• The substance that forms the principal portion of an animal or vegetable cell.
• The science of life or living organisms.
• An official examiner of manuscripts empowered to prohibit their publication.

allusion

• An indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it.
• A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
• A list of the words of an author, or the literature bearing on a particular subject.
• Violation of allegiance, confidence, or plighted faith.

cornice

• The art of measuring the intensity of light.
• An ornamental molding running round the walls of a room close to the ceiling.
• The surrender by a government of a person accused of crime to the justice of another government.
• A condition of perfect agreement and accord.

hypocrite

• That which exerts, or through which one may exert great power.
• One who makes false professions of his views or beliefs.
• A liquid preparation for rubbing on the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation, etc.
• A body of soldiers.

sarcophagus

• An excessive amount.
• A stone coffin or a chest-like tomb.
• A gradual or sudden decrease in the importance or impressiveness of what is said.
• The act or ridding or delivering from something undesirable.

legalize

• To make bright or clear.
• To give the authority of law to.
• To touch at the end or boundary line.
• To place, keep, or withdraw from the companionship of others.

giver

• A weight hung on a rod, serving by its oscillation to regulate the rate of a clock.
• An elementary reading-book for children.
• An introductory or opening performance.
• One who gives, in any sense.

confectionery

• The parts of a machine or engine, taken collectively.
• Wild or wanton revelry.
• The candy collectively that a confectioner makes or sells, as candy.
• Any especially sweet and delicious drink.

plural

• Nervously high-strung.
• Containing or consisting of more than one.
• Having or resembling human form.
• Not to be justified.

pitiable

• Oily.
• Intended for general circulation.
• Contemptible.
• Belonging to or suggestive of the spring.