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