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instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually
edify
roomy and comfortable
commodious
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world
ethereal
to toss away something that is no longer wanted
jettison
low quality, but with a style that people find amusing in an ironic way
kitsch
unable to pay one’s debts
insolvent
being aware of something
cognizant
a helpful or beneficial thing
boon
a leader who seeks support by appealing to prejudice rather than reason
demagogue
to publicly denounce or criticize
decry
to restrain or chain
fetter
impressively great in extent, size, or degree
prodigious
joyfulness or happiness
felicity
high-level language that holds little meaning
bombastic
generosity in giving money or large gifts
largesse
to reject with hatred
spurn
a perfect example of something
paragon
to talk at length in a foolish way
prattle
the state of being truthful and straightforward
veracity
humor or frivolity, especially when discussing a serious matter
levity
to decrease in vigor, power, or size
wane
an especially intelligent person
savant
lasting a very short time
ephemeral
feeling or showing deep, solemn respect
reverent
the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization
nadir