[ tal-is-muhn ]

a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm

[ play-o-truh-pee ]

the phenomenon of one gene being responsible for or affecting more than one phenotypic characteristic

[ uhngk-choo-uhs ]

characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug

[ maw-kish ]

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

[ ban-shee ]

(in Irish legend) a female spirit whose wailing warns of an impending death in a house

[ kwosh ]

to make void, annul, or set aside (a law, indictment, decision, etc.)

[ haw-rip-uh-ley-shuhn ]

the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

[ mod-i-kuhm ]

a moderate or small amount

[ pif-uhl ]

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk