[ dih-stend ]

to spread in all directions; expand; swell

[ toot-l-er-ee ]

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

[ sed-n-ter-ee ]

accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise

[ ri-myoo-ner-uh-tiv ]

affording remuneration; profitable

[ pyoo-trid ]

in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten

[ ob-doo-rit ]

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

[ rep-er-tawr-ee ]

a type of theatrical presentation in which a company presents several works regularly or in alternate sequence in one season

[ kon-fi-dant ]

a close friend or associate to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed

[ sa-shey ]

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly