[ gawrp ]

a mixture of nuts, raisins, dried fruits, seeds, or the like eaten as a high-energy snack, as by hikers and climbers

[ bev-ee ]

a large group or collection

[ awr-uh-tuhnd ]

(of a style of speaking) pompous or bombastic

[ tab-er-it ]

a stool-like seat for one person

[ im-pech-oo-uhs ]

moving forcefully or rapidly

[ ag-ruhn-dahyz ]

increase the power, status, or wealth of

[ tawr-ee ]

an American colonist who supported the British side during the American Revolution

[ gar-uh-luhs ]

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

[ koh-juhnt ]

convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling