[ es-uh-ter-ik ]

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

[ sol-uh-siz-uhm ]

a breach of good manners or etiquette

[ mit-i-geyt ]

to make less severe

[ toot-l-er-ee ]

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

[ ban-der-snach ]

an imaginary wild animal of fierce disposition

[ med-l ]

to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly

[ jok-uhnd ]

cheerful; merry; blithe; glad

[ frahy-uh-buhl ]

easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly

[ daw-gid, dog-id ]

persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious