| palate |
[ˈpa-lət] |
|
The roof of the mouth; the uraniscus. |
| conceive |
[kən-ˈsēv] |
|
To develop an idea; to form in the mind; to plan; to devise; to originate. |
| courteous |
[ˈkər-tē-əs] |
|
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette. |
| parishioner |
[pə-ˈri-sh(ə-)nər] |
|
A member of a parish. |
| detrimental |
[ˌde-trə-ˈmen-tᵊl] |
|
Causing damage or harm. |
| concede |
[kən-ˈsēd] |
|
to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true. |
| forfeit |
[ˈfȯr-fət] |
|
to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule. |
| scribe |
[ˈskrīb] |
|
a person employed before printing was invented to make copies of documents. |
| prescribe |
[pri-ˈskrīb] |
|
To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority). |
| scripture |
[ˈskrip(t)-shər] |
|
A sacred writing or holy book. |
| typescript |
[ˈtīp-ˌskript] |
|
Typewritten material, especially such a copy of a manuscript |
| postscript |
[ˈpōs(t)-ˌskript] |
|
An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature. |
| conspicuous |
[kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs] |
|
Obvious or easy to notice. |
| dispose |
[di-ˈspōz] |
|
The disposal or management of something. |
| forthwith |
[(ˌ)fȯrth-ˈwith] |
|
Without delay; immediately. |
| frenzied |
[ˈfren-zēd] |
|
In a state of hurry, panic or wild activity. |
| cram |
[ˈkram] |
|
The act of cramming (forcing or stuffing something). |
| lest |
[ˈlest] |
|
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case. |
| trifle |
[ˈtrī-fəl] |
|
a matter or object of little value or importance. |
| timidity |
[tə-ˈmi-də-tē] |
|
Shyness |
| reformer |
[ri-ˈfȯr-mər] |
|
One who reforms, or who works for reform. |
| wage |
[ˈwāj] |
|
to fight a war or organize a series of activities in order to achieve something. |
| deed |
[ˈdēd] |
|
An action or act; something that is done. |
| bungling |
[ˈbəŋ-g(ə-)liŋ] |
|
To botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task; to make or mend clumsily; to manage awkwardly. |
| malady |
[ˈma-lə-dē] |
|
Any ailment or disease of the body; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder. |
| maladjusted |
[ˌma-lə-ˈjə-stəd] |
|
Badly adjusted to the demands and stresses of daily living; unable to cope. |
| malcontent |
[ˌmal-kən-ˈtent] |
|
A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel. |
| malnutrition |
[ˌmal-nu̇-ˈtri-shən] |
|
A lack of adequate nourishment. |
| hurl |
[ˈhər(-ə)l] |
|
A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling. |