[ vir-yuh-luhns ]

venomous hostility or intense temper

[ hahy-pur-buh-lee ]

obvious and intentional exaggeration; an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.”

[ in-fat-u-at-ed ]

possessed by a foolish or extravagant passion, especially for another person

[ jok-uhnd ]

cheerful; merry; blithe; glad

[ poo-bah ]

a person holding many public or private offices; a person in high position or of great influence

[ bon-uh-mee ]

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

[ fuhts ]

to pass time in idleness (usually followed by around)

[ hawg-wosh ]

meaningless or insincere talk, writing, etc.; nonsense; bunk

[ uh-mawr-fuhs ]

without a clearly defined shape or form; lacking a clear structure or focus