Answer:
He thinks up new poems using the words on the poster
1. To Reduce (E). Make less; decrease.
2. Exorbitant (D). Much more than reasonable.
3. To cull (B). To collect something from different places.
4. Showcase (A).Good qualities of someone or something.
5. To eliminate (C).To get rid of something that is not wanted or needed.
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