[ boh-mey ]

being, calibrated in accordance with, or according to either of two arbitrary hydrometer scales for liquids lighter than water or for liquids heavier than water that indicate specific gravity in degrees

[ won-tn ]

(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked

[ pon-tif-i-keyt ]

(in the Roman Catholic Church) officiate as bishop, especially at Mass

[ ob-uh-luhs ]

a symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased

[ des-uh-meyt ]

to destroy a great number or proportion of

[ ahy-det-ik ]

of, relating to, or constituting visual imagery vividly experienced and readily reproducible with great accuracy and in great detail

[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]

a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician

[ in-kuhm-buhnt ]

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

[ dem-uh-gog ]

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument