[ ri-pohst ]

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

[ uh-skrahyb ]

to credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute

[ ag-ruhn-dahyz ]

increase the power, status, or wealth of

[ noi-suhm ]

offensive or disgusting, as an odor

[ tahy-roh ]

a beginner in learning anything; novice

[ ak-wee-es ]

to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent

[ zwet-shun-waz-er ]

a colorless plum brandy with a bitter almond taste

[ zel-uht ]

a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

[ mer-i-tawr-ee-uhs ]

deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy