one who is indifferent to or disdainful of intellectual values

to explain in detail, to set forth

relating to the essential nature of something, real or actual

a very powerful or wealthy person, a magnate

someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned

clear-sighted, shrewd

a short, witty poem or saying

extremely generous, liberal in giving

sociable, concerned with good company and festivities

habitual or deeply rooted, persistent

to satisfy, to lessen or reduce the intensity of

Like a benevolent uncle, familiar, indulgent

combining elements from a variety of sources

tending to favor or assist, encouraging