[ boo-zhee, ‐jee ]

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

[ vin-yet ]

an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border

[ rahyth ]

to twist or contort the body in pain or discomfort

[ buh-naw-sik ]

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

[ fleg-mat-ik ]

not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish

[ joo-buh-luhnt ]

showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant

[ pik-chuh-resk ]

virtually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting

[ dol-uhp ]

a small quantity

[ plash-ee ]

marshy; wet