[ kwah-fyoor ]

a style of arranging the hair, typically elaborate

[ puh-nash ]

an ornamental plume of feathers, tassels, or the like, especially one worn on a helmet or cap

[ tahr-mi-guhn ]

any of the several birds from the genus Lagopus

[ pur-tn-uhnt ]

pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant

[ ri-pohst ]

make a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

[ kon-vuh-les ]

to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health

[ vahn-duhr-yahr ]

a year or period of travel, especially following one's schooling and before practicing a profession

[ noi-suhm ]

offensive or disgusting, as an odor

[ par-uh-si-lee-nee ]

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon