relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night and by lamplight

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

waste money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects

eerie; weird; spooky

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

a song or poem celebrating an upcoming wedding

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

simultaneous occurrence; synchronism

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

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

pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

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

an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes