Numbers refer to pages and lines in the Ritual Book. (1209 = 1-20-9)
licentious
(ly-sen-shus) Immoral; unchaste. Not “lih-sen-shus.” [[15516]
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
In the Christian interpretation of Masonic symbols this phrase is supposed to mean Christ (Revelation 5:5) and the allusion is said to refer to the doctrine of resurrection. [3559]
Mah-hah
A Hebrew phrase, meaning, “What! Is this the _____?”
manifest
(man-un-fest) Prove. [16318]
manifold
(man-uh-fohld) Having many and various forms, parts, etc. Not “min-ih-fohld.” [14813]
manual
(man-yuu-ul) Of a hand or the hands. [1554]
Masonic
(muh-sahn-ik) Not “may-sahn-ik,” [“may-sun-ik,” [or “muh-sun-ik.”]
Masonry
(may-s'n-rih) Not “may-s'n-ehr-ih.”]
memory
(mem-er-ih). Do not fail to pronounce second syllable. [1648]
mercenary
(mur-suh-nehr-ih) Done for payment only, venal, greedy. [11215]
meridian
(muh-rid-ih-un) The position of the sun at noon. [1493]
metaphorically
(met-uh-fawr-ih-kal-ih) Use of a figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another, different thing by being spoken of as if it were that other. [14611]
monitor
(mon-uh-ter) Something that reminds. [16012]
morality
(maw-ral-uh-tih, muh-) A being in accord with the principles or standards of right conduct. [14917]
Mosaic
(moh-zay-ik) Of a design made by inlaying small bits of colored stone, glass, etc. in mortar. [1484]
Mount Moriah
(moh-ry-ah) A low hill in the southeastern part of Jerusalem. [3692]
murderous
(mur-der-us) Not “mur-druss.” [34116]
Naphtali
(naf-tuh-lie) One of the tribes of Hebrews, said to have dwelt adjacent to Tyre or Phonecia. Not “naf-tuh-lih.” [22515]
nonage
(non-ij) The state of being under lawful age. [3224]
novitiate
(noh-vish-ih-it, -ayt) Beginner. [23921]
obdurate
(ob-doo-rit, -dyoo-) Obstinate; stubborn. [15818]
operative
(op-er-uh-tiv; op-uh-ray-tiv) Engaged in or doing work; active; esp., occupied in productive labor. Not “op-uh-ray-tiv.” [2236]
palliate
(pal-ih-ayt) To make an offence appear less serious than it is; excuse. [23913]
parian
(pair-ih-un) A fine quality of marble. Not “puh-rih-un.” [3699]
pectoral
(pek-tuh-rul) Pertaining to the breast. [1554]
peculiarity
(pih-kyuu-lih-air-uh-tih) Oddness. [34015]
pedal
(pee-d'l) Of the foot or feet. [1554]
penalty
(pen-'l-tih) A punishment fixed by law, as for a crime. Not “pee-n'l-tih.” [15522]
perambulation
(per-am-byoo-lay-shun) A walk through, over, around, etc. [11917]
(fair-oh; fay-roh) The title of the rulers of ancient Egypt. [1518]
phenomena
(fih-nom-uh-nuh) Facts or events that are apparent to the senses and can be scientifically described. [2269]
piety
(py-uh-tih) Devotion to religious duties. Not “pee-uh-tih.” [3737]
pilasters
(pih-las-terz) Rectangular supporting architectural members, built in as a part of the building, but projecting from it. A column is usually round and stands apart from the wall. Not “py-las-terz.” [22718]
Pleyel
(play-ih-el; ply-el), Ignaz Joseph (1757-1831). An Austrian musical composer. [3521]
plumb
(plum) An instrument for erecting perpendiculars. The “b” [is not pronounced. [14911]
pomegranates
(pom-gran-itz, pum-) A fruit having many seeds. Do not pronounce the first “e” as a syllable. [22521]
potentate
(poh-t'n-tayt) A ruler, sovereign or monarch. [13123]
precept
(pree-sept) A rule of moral conduct; principle, [3748]
preeminent
(pree-em-uh-nunt) Prominent; exalted. [1615]
preferment
(prih-fur-munt) An advancement in rank or office. Not “pref-er-munt.” [23814]
premeditated
(pree-med-uh-tayt-'d) Planned beforehand. [35920]
prerogative
(prih-rog-uh-tiv) A prior or exclusive privilege. Do not say “puh-rog-uh-tiv.” [22220]
proclaimed
(proh-klaym-'d) Announced officially. [36515]
profess
(pruh-fes) To make an open declaration of. [14214]
proficiency
(pruh-fish-uhn-sih) Expertness; skill. First syllable of this word is not “pree.” [2719]
prophecy
(prof-uh-sih) Prediction of the future under the influence of divine guidance. [2111]
propound
(pruh-pound) To put forward for consideration. [11114]
propriety
(pruh-pry-uh-tih) Conformity with what is proper or fitting or with accepted standards of behavior. [11010]
protocol
(proh-tuh-kol) Established, ceremonial forms and courtesies. [164A18]
prudent
(pruu-d'nt) Exercising sound judgment in practical matters. [16213]
prudentially
(pruu-den-shul-ih) Sensibly; cautiously. Not “pruu-d'nt-lih.” [1566]
Pythagoras
(pih-thag-er-us) Greek philosopher and mathematician of the 6th century B.C. [38818]
presume
(prih-zuum, -zyuum) To take upon oneself without permission or authority. [1173]
quarries
(kwar-iz) Places where stone is excavated for building purposes. Is not pronounced “kwair-iz.” [14011]