[ ih-luhs-tree-uhs ]

glorious, as deeds or works

[ pik-chuh-resk ]

virtually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting

[ sab-uh-tahzh ]

any underhand interference with production, work, etc., in a plant, factory, etc., as by enemy agents during wartime or by employees during a trade dispute

[ kwol-i-tey-tiv ]

relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity

[ spyoor-ee-uhs ]

(of offspring) illegitimate

[ haw-tee ]

arrogantly superior and disdainful

[ root-l-uhnt ]

glowing or glittering with red or golden light

[ sik-uh-fuhnt, sik-uh-fant ]

a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite

[ sten-tawr-ee-uhn ]

very loud or powerful in sound