[ im-pech-oo-uhs ]

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

[ vur-choo-oh-soh ]

a person who excels in musical technique or execution

[ zahr ]

(with a capital letter) the former ruler of Russia

[ soo-pruh-nash-uh-nl ]

having power or influence that transcends national boundaries or governments

[ suh-bawrn ]

in law, to induce (a person, especially a witness) to give false testimony

[ ab-stroos ]

difficult to understand; obscure

[ proh-soh-puh-pee-uh ]

personification, as of inanimate things

[ hi-jem-uh-nee ]

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others

[ sen-sawr-ee-uhs ]

severely critical; fault-finding; carping