[ 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
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