[ 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