(kuh-rin-thih-un) The noblest, richest and most delicate of all the three orders of Greek architecture. [22914]
corporeal
(korh-poh-rih-ul) Of or for the body. Not “korh-por-rih-ul.” [Do not confuse with corporal, which is an enlisted rank in the armed services. [16215]
cowans
(kow-unz) Profanes; pretenders; intruders -- particularly those seeking to obtain the secrets of Masonry unlawfully. [1416]
cowardice
(kow-er-dis) Lack of courage. [1568]
craftsmen:
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Ahishar (ah-hy-shar)
Nathan (nay-thun)
Adoniram (ad-oh-ny-rum)
Obed (oh-bed)
Azariah (az-uh-ry-uh)
Shallum (shal-um)
Joseph (joh-zef)
Talmun (tal-mun)
Jannan (jarh-mun)
Zabud (zay-bud)
Joab (joh-ab)
Zimry (zim-rih)
cubits
(kyuu-'bitz) An ancient measure, probably the length of the forearm and hand from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger, or approximately 18 inches (46 cm.). [22517]
cymbal
(sim-b'l) A gong. [21023]
David
(day-vid) The second king of Israel and father of Solomon. [3694]
Deity
(dee-uh-tih) God. Not “dy-uh-tih.” [2247]
delineate
(dih-lin-ih-ayt) To trace the outline of; to draw; depict. [2312]
deluge
(del-yuuj) Flood. [1595]
demean
(dih-meen) To behave or conduct (oneself). [38617]
denominations
(dih-nom-uh-nay-shunz) Classes or kinds having specific names or values. [2235]
derogatory
(dih-rog-uh-toh-rih) Tending to lessen or impair; detracting. [l6l8]
destitute
(des-tih-tyuut, -tuut) Lacking the necessities of life. [1371]
(dy-ur-n'l) Daily. Second syllable of this word is not “yoori.” [22611]
divested
(duh-vest-'d, dy-) Deprived of; removed. Not “dy-vest-'d.” [1405]
Doric
(dawr-ik, dor-) The oldest architectural style of ancient Greece. Not “doh-rik.” [22814]
dotage
(doht-ij) Feeble-mindedness in old age; senility. [3224]
due guard
(dyuu, duu-gahrd) A mode of recognition which derives its name from its object, which is to duly guard the person using it as regards his obligations, and the penalty for their violation. [12819]
ecliptic
(ih-klip-tik, ee-) The sun's orbit. [1492]
edifice
(ed-uh-fis) A building. [14010]
emanating
(em-uh-nay-ting) Coming forth. [1459]
emblematical
(em-bluh-mat-ih-k'l) Symbolical. [13223]
eminence
(em-uh-nuns) Greatness. [1613]
emulation
(em-yoo-lay-shun) The attempt to equal or surpass. [3299]
enfranchized
(en-fran-chyz-'d) Freed. [1328]
entreat
(in-treet) To ask earnestly; beg. [37615]
Ephraimites
(ee-frih-uh-mytz) Members of a tribe of Israel. [23211]
equilateral
(ee-kwuh-lat-er-'l) Having all sides equal. [12519]
equivocation
(ih-kwiv-uh-kay-shun) Purposely vague or ambiguous meaning, used in order to deceive or mislead. [12615]
err
(ur) Do wrong. [15219]
escape
(uh-skay'p, eh-) The second letter of this word is not “x.” [33713]
Ethiopia
(ee-thih-oh-pih-uh) A port of Africa from which tradition says part of the jewels and gold for the Temple came. [33810]
Euclid
(yuu-klid) Greek geometrician, born about 300 B.C. [37123]
exemplary
(ig-zem-pluh-rih) Serving as a model or example; worth imitating. [3736]
expedient
(ik-spee-dih-unt) Useful for effecting a desired result; convenient. [1565]
extort
(ik-storht) To get by violence or threats. [3601]
exuberance
(ig-zuu-ber-uns) Great abundance. [2262]
fervency
(fur-vuhn-cih) Great warmth of feeling; intense earnestness. [15814]
fidelity
(fy-del-uh-tih, fuh-) Faithful devotion to duty, obligations or vows. Note that the second syllable of this word is accented, not the first syllable. [14222]
Fides
(fy-deez) The Roman goddess of fidelity. [14315]
figurative
(fig-yoor-uh-tiv) Not in its usual, literal or exact sense. [164A13]