Studied by 4 peoplechimerical
imaginary; fantastic
hector someone
talk to someone in a bullying way
a nestor
a senior figure or leader in one's field
meander
to wander aimlessly
Maecenas
a generous patron, especially of literature or art
Xanthippe
an ill-tempered woman
pile Pelion on Ossa
to make matters worse
pander to
to give someone what they want
stentorian
extremely loud
mentor
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
hit pay dirt
to discover something of value
in the limelight
a focus of public attention
out of kilter
out of order
a Johnny-come-lately
newcomer
buy a pig in a poke
to buy something without seeing it or knowing something about it
the pecking order
a system where some people have the right to get benefits/promotions before others
moonlight as a cabbie
to work a night job in addition to a regular day job, in this case as a taxi driver
old hat
old-fashioned
get wind of
to find out about something, often sensitive information
fly off the handle
to lose one's temper
keep one's nose to the grindstone
to work hard and constantly
Counterculture
A culture with lifestyles and values opposed to those of the established culture.
follow a game plan
a strategy for achieving an objective
make a value judgement
assign values to something
a polarized community
a divided community
hands-on operations
involving active participation
a lifestyle
A person's pattern of living as expressed in his or her activities, interests, and opinions
prime time
the time period when the network TV or radio audience is the largest
ballpark estimate
A rough estimate to help you solve a problem or check an answer
Paraprofessional
Worker who assists a professional in the performance of duties
hocho
knife
kimono
A loose robe, fastening with a sash, the principal outer garment in Japan.
billabong
(noun) a backwater caused by overflow from a river and forming a stagnant pool,
genie
spirit
pukka
authentic; genuine; also, first-class.
Sahib
a polite title or form of address for a man
bonsai
a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot
caftan
a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles
lanai
A porch or veranda
karaoke
Singing to recorded music
rattan
(noun) the tough stems of such palms, used for wickerwork, canes, etc
sari
a brightly colored cloth, worn by many Indian women, that is draped over the body like a long dress
Raj
British rule after India came under the British crown during the reign of Queen Victoria
Guru
spiritual teacher
shawl
a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped around a baby.
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