[ ahy-kawr ]

from Classical Mythology: the blood of the gods

[ doh-dek-uh-hee-druhn ]

a three-dimensional shape having twelve plane faces, in particular a regular solid figure with twelve equal pentagonal faces

[ pi-kyoo-nee-er-ee ]

of or relating to money

[ suh-lis-i-tuhs ]

characterized by or showing interest or concern

[ suh-ler-i-tee ]

swiftness; speed

[ roust ]

cause to get up or start moving; rouse

[ uh-plom ]

imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance

[ sur-uhp-tish-uhs ]

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

[ rak-uhn-tur ]

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.