[ kav-uhl ]

to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily

[ vur-choo-oh-soh ]

a person who excels in musical technique or execution

[ fek-lis ]

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

[ fa-roosh ]

sullen or shy in company

[ ahr-bi-trer-ee ]

subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion

[ uh-loor ]

powerfully attract or charm; tempt

[ pee-vish ]

showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood

[ tar-uhn-tiz-uhm ]

a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

[ yoh-muhn ]

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort