[ pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs ]

unwilling to spend money or use resources

[ zee-nith ]

the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer

[ kak-uh-neyt ]

to laugh loudly or immoderately

[ es-uh-ter-ik ]

understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest

[ sod-er ]

to join closely and intimately

[ ev-uh-nes-uhnt ]

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

[ em-ber ]

a small live piece of coal, wood, etc., as in a dying fire; the smoldering remains of a fire

[ pay-lon ]

a marking post or tower for guiding aviators, frequently used in races

[ broo-muhl ]

wintry