characterized by great generosity

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

solemnly renounce

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

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

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

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

the greedy pursuit of riches

pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech; incessant or compulsive talkativeness

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

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