Educational

expound

[ik-spound]

to set forth or state in detail

postulate

[pos-chuh-leyt]

to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing

entirety

[en-tahy-er-tee]

the whole of something

monody

[mon-uh-dee]

a lament or dirge, especially in music

poignant

[poin-yuhnt]

keenly distressing to the feelings

conjecture

[kuhn-jek-cher]

the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof

muse

[myooz]

to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject

caustic

[kaw-stik]

able to burn or corrode organic tissue; severely critical or sarcastic

pivotal

[piv-uh-tl]

of vital or critical importance

sibilant

[sib-i-lunt]

characterized by a hissing sound, especially an s or sh sound.

stringent

[strin-juhnt]

strict, precise, and exacting

centralize

[k-entr-al-iz-e]

to bring activities, processes, or power under a single authority or location.

instauration

[in-staw-rey-shuhn]

renewal or restoration

petulant

[pech-uh-luhnt]

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance

cryptic

[krip-tik]

mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous

distend

[dih-stend]

to spread in all directions; expand; swell

gormless

[gawrm-lis]

lacking in vitality or intelligence; stupid, dull, or clumsy

corrie

[kor-ee]

a circular hollow in the side of a hill or mountain

betrothed

[bih-trohthd]

engaged to be married

aphelion

[uh-fee-lee-uhn]

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)

green

[gr-een]

the color of grass; also refers to inexperience or being environmentally friendly.

horrible

[hawr-uh-buhl]

causing horror; extremely unpleasant

cordial

[kawr-juhl]

courteous and gracious; friendly; warm

peremptory

[puh-remp-tuh-ree]

leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative