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pollen
/ˈpɑɫən/
noun
the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
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to pollute
/pəˈɫut/
verb
to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land
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gigantic
/dʒaɪˈɡænɪk/, /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
adjective
extremly large in size like a giant
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ghoulish
/ˈɡuɫɪʃ/
adjective
suggesting the horror of death and decay
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gritty
/ˈɡɹɪti/
adjective
willing to face danger
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gristle
/ˈɡɹɪsəɫ/
noun
tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
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to infiltrate
/ˈɪnfɪɫˌtɹeɪt/
verb
to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information
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influence
/ˈɪnfɫuəns/
noun
the power or ability to affect or shape the thoughts, actions, or behaviors of others
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miscellany
/ˈmɪsəˌɫeɪni/
noun
a collection or assortment of different items or pieces of writing, often gathered together in a single volume or publication
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mischievous
/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
adjective
displaying a passion for causing trouble in an amusing manner
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to reprehend
/ɹɪpɹɪhˈɛnd/
verb
express strong disapproval of
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reprehensible
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈhɛnsəbəɫ/
adjective
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
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to shriek
/ˈʃɹik/
verb
to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound
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sporadic
/spɝˈædɪk/
adjective
occurring from time to time, in an irregular, scattered, and random manner
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testament
/ˈtɛstəmənt/
noun
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
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testator
/tɛstˈeɪɾɚ/
noun
a person who makes a will
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testimonial
/ˌtɛstəˈmoʊniəɫ/
noun
something that serves as evidence
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calvary
/ˈkæɫvɝi/
noun
any experience that causes intense suffering
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calvinism
/kˈælvɪnˌɪzəm/
noun
the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
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