[ ver-mil-yuhn ]

a pigment produced by the reaction of mercury and sulfur

[ im-pech-oo-uhs ]

moving forcefully or rapidly

[ tim-er-uhs ]

full of fear; fearful

[ bee-zhoo ]

something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought

[ uhp-breyd ]

to find fault with or reproach severely; censure

[ dih-spar-ij ]

to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle

[ bam-boo-zuhl ]

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

[ en-skons ]

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely