stigmatize [ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz] [to treat someone or something unfairly by disapproving of him, her, or it.]
shrewd [ˈshrüd] [Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.]
burden [ˈbər-dᵊn] [A heavy load.]
lupus [ˈlü-pəs] [Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.]
bedlam [ˈbed-ləm] [A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.]
blast [ˈblast] [to make a very loud and unpleasant noise, or to make something do this.]
furnace [ˈfər-nəs] [An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.]
phonograph [ˈfō-nə-ˌgraf] [A device that captures sound waves onto an engraved archive; a lathe.]
xylophone [ˈzī-lə-ˌfōn] [Any musical instrument (percussion idiophone) made of wooden slats graduated so as to make the sounds of the scale when struck with a small drumstick-like mallet; the standard Western concert xylophone or one of its derivatives.]
drill [ˈdril] [to tell someone something repeatedly to make them remember it.]
grain [ˈgrān] [The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.]
indiscriminate [ˌin-di-ˈskri-mə-nət] [Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless.]
domesticate [də-ˈme-sti-ˌkāt] [An animal or plant that has been domesticated.]
courtier [ˈkȯr-tē-ər] [A person in attendance at a royal court.]
tide [ˈtīd] [The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.]
soak [ˈsōk] [An immersion in water etc.]
wagon [ˈwa-gən] [A four-wheeled cart for hauling loads.]
depart [di-ˈpärt] [to go away or leave, especially on a journey.]
appropriation [ə-ˌprō-prē-ˈā-shən] [an amount of money to be used for a particular purpose.]
merrymaking [ˈmer-ē-ˌmā-kiŋ] [Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.]
fling [ˈfliŋ] [a short period of enjoyment.]
exuberant [ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rənt] [(of people) Very high-spirited; extremely energetic and enthusiastic.]
riotous [ˈrī-ə-təs] [very loud and uncontrolled, and full of energy.]
personification [pər-ˌsä-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən] [A person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification.]
furtive [ˈfər-tiv] [Stealthy.]
embody [im-ˈbä-dē] [To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.]
crafty [ˈkraf-tē] [clever, especially in a dishonest or secret way.]
unattainable [ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-bəl] [Anything that cannot be attained.]
vicious [ˈvi-shəs] [Violent, destructive and cruel.]
eminent [ˈe-mə-nənt] [famous, respected, or important.]
veteran [ˈve-tə-rən] [someone who has been in the armed forces during a war.]
abound [ə-ˈbau̇nd] [To be full to overflowing.]
counsel [ˈkau̇n(t)-səl] [The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.]
entrance [ˈen-trən(t)s] [Someone or something that entrances you is so beautiful or interesting that you cannot stop listening to or watching him, her, or it.]
prowess [ˈprau̇-əs] [Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.]
assortment [ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt] [A collection of varying but related items.]
paperback [ˈpā-pər-ˌbak] [A book with flexible binding.]
hardback [ˈhärd-ˌbak] [A book with a solid binding.]