tor chu əs adjective 1. changing direction frequently; twisting, winding, or crooked, as a path. The donkeys made their way down the tortuous path to the base of the canyon. 2. not…

puhn diht 1. a Hindu who is an expert in Indian law, culture, and religion. 2. one who is learned or expert in some field. 3. an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator…

puh kihsh (sometimes cap.) mischievous or playful; impish. I realized he was kidding when he broke into a puckish grin.

ihn dI jə nəs adjective having origin in a country or locality; native (usu. fol. by to). The turkey is indigenous to North and Central America. The indigenous people of Hawaii suffered…

bi ae tih tud  noun 1. absolute or supreme happiness or blessedness. The tax-collector walked behind his wife, and watching her downcast, sorrowful, humiliated little figure, he recalled the look of beatitude which had so irritated…