vainglory noun definition 1:  excessive pride in one’s own appearance, abilities, or achievements; vanity. definition 2: pretentious display lacking substance; ostentation. See the full entry

vernacular adjective definition 1:  spoken by the native or common people of a region or country.example:  The vernacular form of the language differed a good deal from the officially recognized form. definition…

hyperborean noun definition 1:  one who lives in an extreme northern region. definition 2: (cap.) in Greek mythology, one of a people said to live in eternal sunlight in a land beyond…

oscillate intransitive verb definition 1:  to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth.example:  As the fan oscillates, different areas of the room get a breeze. My windshield wipers make a squeaky noise…

contrive transitive verb definition 1:  to plan cleverly or ingeniously; devise; invent.example:  The prisoner contrived his escape with great care. She contrived an excuse that was wholly believable. definition 2: to scheme…