[ dih-sid-uh-rey-tuhm ]

something wanted or needed

[ mer-i-tawr-ee-uhs ]

deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy

[ kah-pel-mahy-ster ]

the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

[ flem ]

the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, especially that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold

[ hawg-wosh ]

meaningless or insincere talk, writing, etc.; nonsense; bunk

[ trep-i-dey-shuhn ]

tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation

[ kuh-rouz ]

drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way

[ svelt ]

slim; slender in figure or lithe

[ truhj ]

to walk, especially laboriously or wearily