vanity

  1. Noun.  That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.
  2. Noun.  Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance or achievements.
  3. Noun.  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 atop. Either a chair or bench is used to sit upon.
  4. Noun.  Emptiness.
  5. Noun.  (obsolete) Any idea, theory or statement that is without foundation.

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