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growl

[gr-owl]

a low, guttural sound made in anger or threat, often by animals; also refers to complaining gruffly.

maxim

[ma-xim-xim]

a common saying expressing a principle of conduct

sashay

[sa-shey]

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

fatigued

[fuh-teegd]

extremely tired or exhausted

picayune

[pik-ee-yoon]

of little value or account; small; trifling

bandage

[ban-dij]

a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound

verdant

[vur-dnt]

of the color green

felicific

[fee-luh-sif-ik]

relating to or promoting increased happiness

tostones

[toh-stoh-nehs]

thick slices of green plantain that are fried, flattened, and then fried again.

peacock

[pee-kok]

to make a vainglorious display; strut like a peacock

philanthropic

[fil-uhn-throp-ik]

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

adhere to

[ad-heer too]

to follow or obey a rule or guideline

docile

[dos-uhl]

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

metronome

[me-truh-nohm]

a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music

enjoy

[en-joi]

to take pleasure in or derive benefit from something

acerbic

[uh-sur-bik ]

sour or astringent in taste

relentlessly

[ri-lent-lis-lee]

in a determined and persistent way, without pause

case

[k-as-e]

a container or situation designed for a specific purpose; also refers to an instance or example.

prate

[preyt]

to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble

brainstorm

[brayn-storm]

a group discussion to generate ideas