uncommon Words

[ boh-vahyn ]

of or relating to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus

[ kawrt ]

to seek the affections of; woo

[ mee-dee-eyt ]

to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc.

[ uhn-der-pin ]

to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation

[ ap-ri-hen-siv ]

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

[ noo-truh-lahyz ]

to make (something) ineffective; counteract; nullify

[ proh-lik-si-tee ]

a tendency to speak or write at great or tedious length

[ sak-roh-sangkt ]

above or beyond criticism, change, or interference

[ mil-i-teyt ]

to have a substantial effect; weigh heavily

[ jir-uhn-dohl ]

a brooch or earring consisting of a central ornament with usually three smaller ornaments hanging from it

[ drohk ]

a valley with steeply sloping sides

[ voh-lish-uh-nl ]

done of one’s own will or choosing; deliberately decided or chosen

[ roi-ster ]

enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

[ pluhm-bee-uhs ]

resembling or containing lead; leaden