[ noh-et-ik ]

of or relating to the mind

[ pon-tif-i-keyt ]

express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic

[ ih-ras-uh-buhl ]

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

[ pawr-tent ]

an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous

[ yoo-kuh-ta-struh-fee ]

a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending

[ kri-ton ]

a heavy cotton material in colorfully printed designs, used especially for drapery and slipcovers

[ in-kuhm-buhnt ]

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

[ win-suhm ]

sweetly or innocently charming; winning; engaging

[ fyoo-nam-byuh-list ]

a tightrope walker