[ sang-gwin ]

cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident

[ sol-ip-siz-uhm ]

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist

[ skur-uh-luhs ]

humorously insulting

[ vin-yet ]

a decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at the beginning of a chapter

[ ab-joor, ab-jur ]

solemnly renounce

[ af-loo-uhnt ]

having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich

[ bas-uh-net ]

a basket with a hood over one end, for use as a baby's cradle

[ ob-fuh-skeyt, ob-fuhs-keyt ]

to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy; to make obscure or unclear

[ ih-ref-ruh-guh-buhl ]

not to be disputed or contested