speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

(of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic

calm; peaceful; tranquil

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

overparticular; fussy