| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| fusion |
the act of fusing or joining together. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |