[ puhngk-til-ee-uhs ]
extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions; showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
[ sur-kuhm-loh-kyoo-shuhn ]
the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
[ muh-kah-bruh, -kahb ]
gruesome and horrifying; ghastly; horrible
[ bil-yuhs ]
peevish; irritable; cranky
[ gawrp ]
a mixture of nuts, raisins, dried fruits, seeds, or the like eaten as a high-energy snack, as by hikers and climbers
[ gal-uh-mey-shee-uhs ]
confused or unintelligible talk
[ ken ]
one's range of knowledge or sight
[ ahy-kawr ]
from Classical Mythology: the blood of the gods
[ pay-lon ]
a marking post or tower for guiding aviators, frequently used in races
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