Educational
conflicting
[kuhn-flik-ting]
being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible
achene
[ey-keen]
a small, dry one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed
molt
[mohlt]
(of birds, insects, reptiles, etc.) to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth
litigious
[li-tij-uhs]
a person or organization that is prone to suing, usually readily or excessively
creak
[kreek]
to make a sharp, harsh, grating, or squeaking sound
supplicate
[suhp-li-keyt ]
to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition
impervious
[im-pur-vee-uhs]
not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable
apologia
[ap-uh-loh-jee-uh]
a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions
amalgam
[uh-mal-guhm]
a blend or mixture
vignette
[vin-yet]
an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border
ulterior
[uhl-teer-ee-er]
being beyond what is seen or avowed; intentionally kept concealed
defibrillator
[dee-fahy-bruh-ley-ter]
an agent or device for arresting fibrillation of the atrial or ventricular muscles of the heart
picturesque
[pik-chuh-resk]
(of writing, speech, etc.) strikingly graphic or vivid; creating detailed mental images
malleable
[mal-ee-uh-buhl]
adaptable or tractable
transpire
[tran-spahyuhr]
to occur, happen; take place
retinue
[ret-n-oo]
a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite
caustic
[kaw-stik ]
capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.
trestle
[tres-uhl]
a frame typically composed of a horizontal bar or beam rigidly joined or fitted at each end to the top of a transverse A-frame, used as a barrier, a transverse support for planking
ordinal
[awr-dn-uhl ]
of or relating to order, rank, or position in a series
futile
[fyoot-l]
incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful
burrow
[bur-oh]
to lodge in a burrow
oratorical
[awr-uh-tawr-i-kuhl]
given to oratory
ornate
[awr-neyt]
elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so
prototypical
[proh-tuh-tip-i-kuhl]
illustrating the typical qualities of a class, group, etc.