[ 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