[ kuh-bal ]

a clique, as in artistic, literary, or theatrical circles

[ reg-nuhnt ]

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

[ uh-naf-er-uh ]

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

[ ih-gree-juhs ]

extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagr

[ kal-uhm-nee ]

a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

[ tran-spahyuhr ]

to occur, happen; take place

[ milk-tohst ]

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated

[ nee-uh-fahyt ]

a person newly converted to a belief, as a heathen, heretic, or nonbeliever; proselyte

[ sed-n-ter-ee ]

characterized by or requiring a sitting posture