[ 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
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