[ 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
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