The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.
The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs with success of those actions in securing a believer's goals; the doctrine that ideas must be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.
The habit of interfering in other people's affairs; meddlesomeness.
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.
A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair. The table is normally quite low and similar to a desk, with drawers and one or more mirrors on top. Either a chair or bench is used to sit upon.
Emptiness.
That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.
A washbasin installed into a permanently fixed storage unit, used as an item of bathroom furniture.