[ hyoo-ris-tik ]

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

[ juht ]

to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often followed by out)

[ zest ]

the outer, colorful part of the peel of citrus fruit, like lemon or orange, used as a flavoring agent

[ vawd-vill ]

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

[ uh-kwiz-i-tiv ]

tending or seeking to acquire and own, often greedily; eager to get wealth, possessions, etc.

[ kak-uh-neyt ]

to laugh loudly or immoderately

[ ih-noo-muh-reyt ]

to mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; specify, as in a list

[ es-uh-ter-ik ]

understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest

[ mur ]

an aromatic resinous exudation from certain plants of the genus Myrrhis, especially M. odorata, a small spiny tree: used for incense, perfume, etc.