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

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.

of, in, or appropriate to spring

beset with woe; affected by woe, especially in appearance; showing or indicating woe

calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

a fear of the number 13

to let pass without notice; disregard

a person who likes cats; cat fancier

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

waste money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects

a false report; rumor

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error