[ oo-mah-mee ]

a strong meaty taste imparted by glutamate and certain other amino acids: often considered to be one of the basic taste sensations along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty

[ sol-ip-siz-uhm ]

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

[ grand-dee-ohs ]

more complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown

[ sou-er-braht-n ]

a dish of German origin consisting of beef that is marinated in vinegar with peppercorns, onions, and other seasonings before cooking

[ pen-i-trey-lee-uh ]

the innermost parts or recesses of a place or thing

[ kwol-i-tey-tiv ]

relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity

[ tom-foo-luh-ree ]

a silly act, matter, or thing

[ pith-ee ]

brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible

[ ri-myoo-ner-uh-tiv ]

affording remuneration; profitable