[ kuhn-stroo ]
to deduce by inference or interpretation; infer
[ klahy-nom-i-ter ]
an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes
[ an-tee-di-loo-vee-uhn ]
very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive
[ ee-kwuh-noks ]
the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length
[ skroo-pyuh-luhs ]
having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled
[ puh-nash ]
an ornamental plume of feathers, tassels, or the like, especially one worn on a helmet or cap
[ won-tn ]
a sexually unrestrained woman
[ boh-lahyd ]
a large, brilliant meteor, especially one that explodes; fireball
[ skroot-n-ahyz ]
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention
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