| apparatus |
tools or equipment made for a particular task. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
| critic |
anyone who judges or evaluates. |
| detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. |
| economics |
the study of how goods and services are produced and distributed. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| ignorance |
lack of education or information. |
| indifference |
lack of interest, especially when interest is called for,expected, or hoped for. |
| ownership |
the state or fact of being the possessor of something. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| statistic |
a piece of numerical information. |
| tranquil |
without noise or excitement; calm; steady; peaceful. |