[ sawr-did ]
morally ignoble or base; vile
[ sprahyt ]
(in folklore) an elf, fairy, or goblin
[ klahy-nom-i-ter ]
an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes
[ ih-fem-er-uh ]
things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time.
[ gas-kuh-neyd ]
extravagant boasting
[ ad-mon-ish ]
to caution, advise, or counsel against something
[ uh-meel-yuh-reyt ]
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
[ in-vij-uh-leyt ]
to keep watch
[ mis-giv-ing ]
a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension
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