| Mimicked like tropical bird |
PARROTED |
| Mock, jeer |
TAUNT |
| Most recent or tardy |
LATEST |
| Musical composition with repeated theme |
FUGUE |
| Of engine, stops suddenly |
STALLS |
| Person seeking appointment to office |
CANDIDATE |
| Posited as down payment |
DEPOSIT |
| Pregnant or heavy |
GRAVID |
| Sheds tears |
WEEPS |
| Shocking, outrageous |
APPALLING |
| Sides of body between ribs and hips |
FLANKS |
| Slabs forming supports for columns |
PLINTHS |
| Small and dainty in France |
PETITE |
| Specialist in Greek language and learning |
HELLENIST |
| Stimulant in tea and coffee |
CAFFEINE |
| Tasty tarts with spice in 'em |
MINCEPIES |
| Too quick, impetuous |
HASTY |
| Write in system of signs or symbols |
NOTATE |