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.