[ bur-oh ]

to make a hole or passage in, into, or under something

[ kuh-nuhn-druhm ]

a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words, as: "What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper."

[ luh-jer-i-tee ]

physical or mental quickness

[ vin-yet ]

an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border

[ rahyf ]

of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

[ paw-si-tee ]

smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness

[ myooz ]

to comment thoughtfully or ruminate upon

[ mer-i-tawr-ee-uhs ]

deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy

[ suh-bawrn ]

to bribe or induce (someone) unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeed or to commit a crime