seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

the state of being no longer used or practiced

work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value

of or relating to animals, usually worms or bivalves, that ingest earth or mud to extract the organic matter from it

to sink (a vessel) deliberately, especially by opening seacocks or making openings in the hull

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity

a fixed or firm belief

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

lacking in wholesome vigor; decadent

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece

gigantic; enormous; colossal

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life