[ ram-shak-uhl ]

loosely made or held together; rickety; shaky

[ ey-kwee-uhs ]

of, like, or containing water

[ rik-uh-shey ]

to move in this way, as a projectile

[ mer-i-tawr-ee-uhs ]

deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy

[ ur-beyn ]

having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities

[ brak-ish ]

distasteful; unpleasant

[ pur-kwuh-zit ]

an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages

[ ri-myoo-ner-uh-tiv ]

affording remuneration; profitable

[ dahy-dak-tik ]

intended for instruction; instructive: