[ uh-bis ]

anything profoundly unfathomable or eternal

[ uh-fee-lee-uhn ]

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)

[ awr-uh-kuhl ]

a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity

[ chur-lish ]

like a churl; boorish; rude

[ sahr-tawr-ee-uhl ]

of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress

[ per-door ]

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

[ pech-uh-luhnt ]

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance

[ law-guh-fahyl ]

a lover of words

[ at-i-tood-n-ahyz ]

adopt or express a particular attitude or attitudes, typically just for effect