| A | B |
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| acoustic (as an adj.) | adj. relating to sound or hearing |
| acoustics (noun) | the properties of an enclosed space that affect sound quality |
| assemblage | n. 1) a collection or gathering of people or things; 2) a fitting together of parts |
| august | adj. Inspiring great respect or admiration; noble |
| auspices | n. protection, support, or guidance; patronage |
| cavil (as a verb) | v. to criticize unimportant things; to quibble |
| cavil (as a noun) | a minor criticism |
| curator | n. a person in charge of an exhibition; an overseer of a museum or library |
| extant | adj. still existing; not lost or destroyed. |
| gamut | n. the entire range of something |
| ineffable | adj. incapable of being expressed in words |
| mellifluous | adj. sweetly flowing; pleasant to the ear |
| mien | n. a person's manner, appearance, or expression; bearing |
| nonpareil (as a noun) | n. a person or thing without an equal |
| nonpareil (as an adj.) | having no equal; superb |
| patina | n. 1) a green film that forms on copper exposed to the elements; 2) a beautiful surface finish, the result of age and proper care. |
| rapt | adj. 1) fully absorbed; engrossed; 2) filled with deep pleasure; enraptured. |
| resuscitate | v. to revive from unconsciousness or apparent death; to revive or restore to health or vigor |
