Challenging vocabulary #1

Which of the words means "to praise; to flatter."  It's a verb, obviously!

Which of the following nouns means "one who benefits or receives an advantage"?

Synonyms for this noun include: wunderkind,genius,girl wonder,and boy wonder." What's the word?

Synonyms for this word include: danger, peril, and risk.  What's the word?

Antonyms for this word include: translucent; transparent; and see-through.  What's the word?

Which verb means "to confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless"? 

Which of the following words means "impulsive and unpredictable"?