[ muhlkt ]

to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.; swindle

[ pahy-bawld ]

having patches of black and white or of other colors; parti-colored

[ sawr-did ]

morally ignoble or base; vile

[ en-sawr-suhl ]

to bewitch, charm, or enchant

[ yahr-bur-oh ]

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

[ ef-i-key-shuhs ]

capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.

[ pyoo-uh-suhnt; pwis-uhnt ]

powerful; mighty; potent

[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]

a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician

[ uh-stoot ]

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage