[ uh-poth-ee-oh-sis ]

the ideal example; epitome; quintessence

[ kuh-nuhn-druhm ]

a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words, as: "What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper."

[ ag-ruhn-dahyz ]

increase the power, status, or wealth of

[ deft ]

dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever

[ puhg-ney-shuhs ]

inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative

[ ahr-keyn ]

known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric

[ puh-nash ]

an ornamental plume of feathers, tassels, or the like, especially one worn on a helmet or cap

[ bawr-buh-rig-muhs ]

a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines

[ pawr-tent ]

an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous