[ kuhngk-tey-shuhn ]

lateness; delay

[ chi-laks ]

to calm down; relax; chill

[ peyn-whar ]

a woman’s dressing gown

[ pen-i-trey-lee-uh ]

the most private or secret things

[ dis-kwahy-i-ting ]

causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing

[ kohks ]

to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole

[ tom-foo-luh-ree ]

a silly act, matter, or thing

[ fuhl-muh-neyt ]

to explode with a loud noise; detonate

[ pech-uh-luhnt ]

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance