| A | B |
|---|
| allusion | n. a reference to a well-known person, place, or event, literary work, or work of art |
| aria | n. an elaborate musical composition for solo voice with musical accompaniment |
| cloche | n. a close-fitting, helmut-shaped hat for women |
| cornerstone | n. a stone that lies in the center of a building; the foundation; the fundamental principle |
| demure | adj. quiet; modest; shy; reserved |
| Poet Laureate | n. a poet appointed for a term as the national poet; one singled out for special honor; "crowned with laurel leaves" |
| savvy | v. to know, understand, comprehend n. good sense adj. having practical knowledge |
| scrutiny | n. close inspection; examination, or study |
| sonorous | adj. capable of producing deep, full, rich sound |
| tumultuous | adj. agitated; clamorous; turbulent |
