[ fraz-uhl ]

ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

[ puh-nash ]

an ornamental plume of feathers, tassels, or the like, especially one worn on a helmet or cap

[ suhm-uhl-yey ]

a wine butler; also used to denote a certified wine professional

[ bil-yuhs ]

extremely unpleasant or distasteful

[ kon-vuh-loo-tid ]

twisted; coiled

[ noh-et-ik ]

of or relating to the mind

[ grok ]

to communicate sympathetically

[ bom-bas-tik ]

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

[ ad-ver-ser-ee ]

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute