cite
syt 
<Latin
to quote; to mention by way of wxample
sequin
SEE-kwin 
<French<Arabic
a spangle, especially one of many sewn on a fabric
pastime
PAS-tym 
<French
a diversion; a way of spending extra time
nasal
NAY-zuhl 
<Latin
of the nose
hippopotamus
hip-uh-PAWT-uh-muhs 
<Greek
a large, heavy, plant-eating mammal with thick skin and short legs
parapet
PER-uh-pet 
<Italian
a wall or bank screening troops from enemy fire
machismo
maw-CHEEZ-moh 
<Spanish
over assertive or exaggerated masculinity
benign
buh-NYN 
<Latin
favorable; not malignant, as cancer
nisei
NEE-say 
<Japanese
a Japanese son or daughter who is born and educated in America
bromeliad
broh-MEE-lee-ad 
<Latin
a tropical plant in the pineapple family