high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

to grow or produce by multiplication of parts, as in budding or cell division, or by procreation

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

next to the last

to glide toward the earth in an airplane, with no motor power or with the power shut off

a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made