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inject

[in-jekt]

to introduce a substance into something, typically a body or system

hamartia

[hah-mahr-tee-uh]

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

frenzied

[fren-zeed]

violently agitated; frantic; wild

abide

[ab-ide-ide]

to put up with

intellect

[in-tuh-lekt]

the ability to think and reason

grisly

[griz-lee]

causing a shudder or feeling of horror; horrible; gruesome

salient

[sey-lee-uhnt]

prominent or conspicuous

congeal

[kuhn-jeel]

to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing

pontificate

[pon-tif-i-keyt]

express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic

discharge

[dis-chahrj]

to release or allow something to flow out

blatant

[bleyt-nt]

brazenly obvious; flagrant

entreat

[en-treet ]

to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg

guru

[goo-roo]

a spiritual teacher, especially one who imparts initiation.

antisocial

[ant-is-ok-ial]

avoiding social interaction or behaving in a way that is harmful to society.

conterminous

[kuhn-tur-muh-nuhs]

having a common boundary

borborygmus

[bawr-buh-rig-muhs]

a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines

phyllo

[fee-loh]

flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers

complacency

[kuhm-pley-suhn-see ]

a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition, etc.

infatuation

[in-fach-oo-ey-shuhn]

foolish or all-absorbing passion or an instance of this

trisect

[trahy-sekt]

to divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts

incompetent

[ink-omp-et-ent]

lacking the necessary skills, ability, or qualifications to perform a task successfully.

buttery

[buht-er-ee]

having the taste or texture of butter

bamboozled

[bam-boo-zuhld]

concealed ones true motives from (someone) by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end hoodwinked.

treacle

[tree-kuhl]

molasses, especially that which is drained from the vats used in sugar refining