[ rak-uhn-tur ]

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

[ vin-yet ]

an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border

[ krest-faw-luhn ]

dejected; dispirited; discouraged

[ ver-mil-yuhn ]

a pigment produced by the reaction of mercury and sulfur

[ kuhn-temp-tuh-buhl ]

deserving of or held in contempt; despicable

[ in-kuhm-buhnt ]

the holder of an office or post

[ won-tn ]

(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked

[ ih-ref-ruh-guh-buhl ]

not to be disputed or contested

[ truhj ]

to walk, especially laboriously or wearily