[ dih-spar-ij ]

to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle

[ uh-naf-er-uh ]

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

[ uh-gast ]

struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horror

[ kah-pel-mahy-ster ]

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

[ op-yuh-luhnt ]

ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

[ fuh-see-shuhs ]

joking or jesting often inappropriately

[ ih-nuhn-see-eyt ]

to utter or pronounce (words, sentences, etc.), especially in an articulate or a particular manner

[ bih-gahyl ]

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way

[ fraz-uhl ]

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