[ uh-skrahyb ]

to attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic

[ rev-uhl ]

to take great pleasure or delight

[ muh-lahr-kee ]

meaningless talk; nonsense

[ sur-kuhm-loh-kyoo-shuhn ]

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive

[ promp-ti-tood ]

the quality of acting quickly and without delay; promptness

[ reg-nuhnt ]

reigning; ruling (usually used following the noun it modifies)

[ dahrg ]

a day's work

[ lang-gwid ]

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

[ fech-ing ]

charming; captivating