[ uh-meel-yuh-reyt ]

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

[ tohm ]

a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one

[ im-peer-ee-uhs ]

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

[ boon-dog-uhl ]

work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value

[ with-er-shinz ]

in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

[ zef-er ]

a gentle, mild breeze

[ bawr-buh-rig-muhs ]

a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines

[ bib-lee-uh-pohl ]

a person who buys and sells books, especially rare ones

[ pur-kwuh-zit ]

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