[ em-bel-ish ]
to beautify by or as if by ornamentation; ornament; adorn
[ fa-stid-ee-uhs ]
excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please
[ ab-stroos ]
difficult to understand; obscure
[ nuh-stal-jik ]
experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation
[ gos-uh-mer ]
of or like gossamer; extremely light, flimsy, or delicate
[ hoot-n-an-ee, hoot-nan-ee ]
a social gathering or informal concert featuring folk singing and, sometimes, dancing
[ aw-dey-shuhs ]
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
[ kwer-uh-luhs ]
full of complaints; complaining
[ hand-tuh-mouth ]
satisfying only one's immediate needs, because of lack of money with which to make provision for the future
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