[ pur-kwuh-zit ]

an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages

[ vir-yuh-luhns ]

venomous hostility or intense temper

[ in-trep-id ]

resolutely fearless; dauntless

[ nak-erd ]

exhausted; very tired

[ ski-dad-ld ]

to run away hurriedly; flee

[ pak-i-durm ]

a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

[ ad-uh-man-teen ]

utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion

[ rak-uhn-tur ]

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

[ in-sip-ee-uhnt ]

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage