[ mal-uh-prop-iz-uhm ]

an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

[ vwah-yuh-ris-tik ]

relating to the pleasure gained from watching someone, especially secretively

[ uh-kree-shuhn ]

an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent

[ vir-yuh-luhns ]

venomous hostility or intense temper

[ mahr-tn-et ]

a strict disciplinarian, especially a military one; someone who stubbornly adheres to methods or rules

[ plen-tee-uhs ]

plentiful; copious; abundant

[ gar-uh-luhs ]

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

[ kon-fluh-grey-shuhn ]

a destructive fire, usually an extensive one

[ kah-muh-rah-duh-ree ]

mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together