[ paw-si-tee ]

smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness

[ is-muhs ]

a narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land

[ skuhn-er ]

an irrational dislike; loathing

[ buh-tris ]

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

[ pyoo-er-il ]

childishly foolish, immature, or trivial

[ ig-zoo-ber-uhnt ]

abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous.

[ luh-thahr-jik ]

affected by lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic

[ kuh-nuhn-druhm ]

a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words, as: "What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper."

[ kon-dwit ]

a pipe, tube, or the like, for conveying water or other fluid