speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

lateness; delay

noisy and difficult to control

refuse given to hogs; swill

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt

cheerful; merry; blithe; glad

deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness

not organized; lacking order

a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

to stare stupidly; gape

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

resembling or containing lead; leaden

young, new, or inexperienced

a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea