[ mahy-az-muh ]
noxious exhalations from putrescent organic matter; poisonous effluvia or germs polluting the atmosphere
[ pik-uh-roon ]
a rogue or a scoundrel
[ bih-hee-muhth ]
any creature or thing of monstrous size or power
[ dahy-kot-uh-mee ]
a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
[ boo-zhee, ‐jee ]
relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish
[ ser-uhn-dip-i-tee ]
an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident
[ oh-bey-suhns ]
deference or homage
[ gri-gair-ee-uhs ]
fond of company; sociable
[ li-mer-uhns ]
the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship
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