[ gawk ]

to stare stupidly; gape

[ out-vahyn ]

the Dutch practice of jogging or walking into the wind, especially in the winter, for the purpose of feeling invigorated while relieving stress and boosting one’s general health

[ uh-naf-er-uh ]

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

[ ab-skond ]

to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution

[ reyz ]

to tear down; demolish; level to the ground

[ boon-dog-uhl ]

waste money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects

[ frahy-uh-buhl ]

easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly

[ uh-lak-ri-tee ]

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

[ pawl-free ]

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women