to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

the act or an instance of making something obscure, dark, or difficult to understand

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion

ardent; passionate