[ 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very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive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