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mag·nil·o·quent

• Lofty and extravagant in speech.

Synonyms: grandiloquent, tall.

Usage: “Enter, Sons of the Stars,” he said, in a magniloquent voice, “and deign to rest awhile in our humble habitations.”

References

• The Free Dictionary — magniloquent
• Wordle — Magniloquent

• A cleric, especially one who has charge of a parish.
• A cleric who assists a rector or vicar.

Synonyms: minister, parson, pastor, rector.

Usage: Mr. Supple, the curate of Mr. Allworthy’s parish, made one of the company.

References

• The Free Dictionary — curate
• Wordle — Curate

con·form·a·ble

• Corresponding; similar.
• Quick to comply; submissive.

Synonyms: concordant, consonant, accordant, agreeable.

Usage: It is possible, Haidee, that so perfect a seclusion, though conformable with the habits and customs of the East, may not be practicable in Paris.

Reference

• The Free Dictionary — conformable
• Wordle — Conformable

pout

• Make a sad face and thrust out one’s lower lip.

Synonyms: mop, mow.

Usage: Not liking this abrupt removal, the child began to pout and cry.

Reference

• The Free Dictionary — pout

im·pu·dent

• Improperly forward or bold.

Synonyms: overbold, sassy, saucy, impertinent, smart, wise, fresh.

Usage: Mind your own business, you impudent young rascal, and I’ll mind mine.

Reference

• The Free Dictionary — impudent
• Wordle — Impudent