[ mal-uh-prop-iz-uhm ]

an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

[ chi-laks ]

to calm down; relax; chill

[ vin-yet ]

a decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at the beginning of a chapter

[ ek-stuhnt ]

in existence; still existing; not destroyed or lost

[ moot ]

of little or no practical value, meaning, or relevance; purely academic

[ dahrg ]

a day's work

[ in-soo-see-uhnt ]

free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant

[ biv-oo-ak ]

a military encampment made with tents or improvised shelters, usually without shelter or protection from enemy fire

[ mam-uh-niz-uhm ]

the greedy pursuit of riches