[ aw-steer ]

(of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic

[ meets-vah; mits-vuh ]

a precept or commandment

[ sood-n-im ]

a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name

[ ahn-wee ]

a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

[ pawl-free ]

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

[ uh-plom ]

imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance

[ klair-voi-uhnt ]

of, by, or pertaining to clairvoyance

[ uhn-skroo-pyuh-luhs ]

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

[ vaw-rey-shuhs ]

exceedingly eager or avid