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pompous
affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder
sublimate
to redirect the energy of a primitive impulse into a more acceptable channel.
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder
bungle
to carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently.
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder
stark
unpleasantly or sharply clear; impossible to avoid.
Source: Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder