[ snol-ee-gos-ter ]

a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician

[ meets-vah; mits-vuh ]

any good or praiseworthy deed

[ in-suhf-leyt ]

to blow or breathe (something) in

[ tim-er-uhs ]

characterized by or indicating fear

[ kuh-nuhn-druhm ]

a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words, as: "What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper."

[ val-er-uhs ]

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

[ foi-buhl ]

a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect

[ kuh-kof-uh-nee ]

a harsh discordant mixture of sounds

[ hek-ter ]

to treat with insolence; bully; torment