lofty (adj)
/ˈlɒfti/
snooty, arrogant, haughty
Of imposing height
opaque (adj)
/ə(ʊ)ˈpeɪk/
does not let light through
Not able to be seen through; not transparent
precedent (n)
/ˈprɛsɪd(ə)nt/
a previous occurrence used as a guide
sage (n)
/seɪdʒ/
- a wise person
2. a type of plant
trinket (n)
/ˈtrɪŋkɪt/
something of little value, knick-knack
A small ornament or item of jewellery that is of little value
snooty (adj)
/ˈsnuːti/
Showing disapproval or contempt towards others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
haughty (adj)
/ˈhɔːti/
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
disdainful (adj)
/dɪsˈdeɪnfʊl/
Showing contempt or lack of respect
ornament
/ˈɔːnəm(ə)nt/
- (n) A thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine
- (v) Make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items
knick-knack (n)
/ˈnɪknak/
Small worthless objects, especially household ornaments
candid (adj)
/ˈkandɪd/
frank, honest
Truthful and straightforward; frank
deprecate (v)
/ˈdɛprɪkeɪt/
criticize, denounce,
Express disapproval of
