[experience of the world and knowledge of fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important.]
unflinching
[ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ]
[remaining strong and determined, even in a difficult or dangerous situation.]
endearment
[in-ˈdir-mənt]
[a word or an expression that is used to show love.]
transact
[tran-ˈzakt]
[to do and complete a business activity.]
perk
[ˈpərk]
[(to cause a liquid, especially coffee) to percolate.]
genial
[ˈjēn-yəl]
[Friendly and cheerful.]
affable
[ˈa-fə-bəl]
[Receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.]
inconclusive
[ˌin-kən-ˈklü-siv]
[Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.]
pooped
[puːpt]
[very tired, especially from doing a lot of work or physical activity.]
chicanery
[shi-ˈkā-nə-rē]
[Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.]
dissimulate
[(ˌ)di-ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt]
[To practise deception by concealment or omission, or by feigning a false appearance.]
razor
[ˈrā-zər]
[A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.]
discernment
[di-ˈsərn-mənt]
[The ability to distinguish; judgement.]
steel
[ˈstēl]
[An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.]
slight
[ˈslīt]
[The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.]
harbor
[ˈhär-bər]
[to hold especially persistently in the mind.]
grudge
[ˈgrəj]
[Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to a past misdeed or mistreatment.]
retaliate
[ri-ˈta-lē-ˌāt]
[To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.]
orchestra
[ˈȯr-kə-strə]
[A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.]
formidable
[ˈfȯr-mə-də-bəl]
[Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.]
competent
[ˈkäm-pə-tənt]
[Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.]
oboe
[ˈō-(ˌ)bō]
[A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.]
bassoon
[bə-ˈsün]
[A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.]
bass
[ˈbas]
[A low spectrum of sound tones.]
viol
[ˈvī(-ə)l]
[A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.]
celesta
[sə-ˈle-stə]
[A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.]
clavichord
[ˈkla-və-ˌkȯrd]
[An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.]
gouache
[ˈgwäsh]
[A thick, opaque watercolour paint made with gum containing an inert white pigment to make it opaque.]
charcoal
[ˈchär-ˌkōl]
[Impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is to say, heating it in the absence of oxygen.]
trade
[ˈtrād]
[a particular business or industry.]
grumble
[ˈgrəm-bəl]
[to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way.]
wince
[ˈwin(t)s]
[an expression on your face that shows that you are embarrassed or feeling pain .]
audacious
[ȯ-ˈdā-shəs]
[Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.]
dauntless
[ˈdȯnt-ləs]
[Invulnerable to fear or intimidation.]
slicker
[ˈsli-kər]
[a person who behaves in a way that is typical of people who live in big cities.]
poised
[ˈpȯizd]
[having a calm and confident manner and in control of your feelings and behaviour.]
congeniality
[kən-ˌjē-nē-ˈa-lə-tē]
[the quality of being friendly and pleasant.]
worldly
[ˈwər(-ə)ld-lē]
[Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.]
obtuse
[äb-ˈtüs]
[To dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.]