| interest | charge for the use of money |
| principal | amount borrowed in a loan |
| flex | bend |
| mono | prefix meaning "one" |
| phonetics | study of the sounds of language |
| syllabication | dividing words into units of sound |
| deign | condescend |
| pragmatic | practical |
| ambiance | special atmosphere |
| tout | publicize |
| obsequious | groveling |
| prospect | possibility |
| ingratiate | gain favor |