[ snik-er-snee ]

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.

[ ahr-keyn ]

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

[ nok-shuhs ]

harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being

[ mod-i-kuhm ]

a moderate or small amount

[ ih-nawr-mi-tee ]

greatness of size, scope, extent, or influence; immensity

[ fleg-mat-ik ]

self-possessed, calm, or composed

[ noh-et-ik ]

originating in or apprehended by the reason

[ val-er-uhs ]

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

[ kwol-i-tey-tiv ]

relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity