[ on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh ]
the formation of a word, as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent; often used for rhetorical, dramatic, or poetic effect
[ in-fin-i-tes-uh-muhl ]
extremely small; an indefinitely small quantity
[ kee-ahr-uh-skyoor-oh ]
the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting
[ rek-wee-uhm ]
any musical service, hymn, or dirge for the repose of the dead
[ kon-dwit ]
a pipe, tube, or the like, for conveying water or other fluid
[ kwahyuhr ]
a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream
[ sak-roh-sangkt ]
above or beyond criticism, change, or interference
[ fop ]
a man who is excessively vain and concerned about his dress, appearance, and manners
[ uh-kwiv-er ]
in a state of trepidation or vibrant agitation; trembling; quivering
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