[ aj-i-teyt ]

to shake or move briskly

[ heer-sey ]

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

[ skroo-pyuh-luhs ]

punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact

[ suhk-si-dey-nee-uhm ]

a substitute

[ gas-kuh-neyd ]

extravagant boasting

[ ram-buhngk-shuhs ]

difficult to control or handle; wildly boisterous

[ vouch ]

to attest; guarantee; certify (usually followed by for)

[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]

a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician

[ oo-boon-too ]

humanity or fellow feeling; kindness