[ ih-loo-si-deyt ]

to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain

[ prop-uh-geyt ]

to spread (a report, doctrine, practice, etc.) from person to person; disseminate

[ bak-sheesh ]

a tip, present, or gratuity

[ law-guh-ree-uh ]

pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech; incessant or compulsive talkativeness

[ flech-uh-rahyz ]

to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly

[ chur-lish ]

like a churl; boorish; rude

[ kwah-fyoor ]

a style of arranging the hair, typically elaborate

[ ahy-kawr ]

from Classical Mythology: the blood of the gods

[ aw-dey-shuhs ]

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks