1. vocabulary

2.  Noun  A person in charge of all of the sound dynamics, including sound systems, speakers, and acoustic materials.  The sound engineer will make sure the microphones, speakers, and sound system are set up and working correctly, prior to the concert.

3.  Noun  A kind of low cottage or farmhouse with wide eaves  The herdsman lived in a chalet in the Swiss Alps.

4.  Adjective  A new version of old objects and institutions, that originated before the Civil War.  The clothing line was described as neo-antebello, because they look like dresses worn before the war.

5.  Noun  A climbing shrub, having showy, pendent clusters of blue-violet, white, purple, or rose flowers.  The wisteria flowers hung from the trees, like grapes from a vine.

6.  Adjective  Bold, rude or arrogant (a person or their actions); out of place  It is an impertinent gesture to interrupt a conversation that is none of your business. OMG! You should take my advice…

7.  Noun  a paste or spread made of puréed or finely chopped liver, meat, fish, or game-served as an hors d'oeuvre.  Liver pate is Mrs. Schertzer’s favorite appetizer!

8.  Noun  the liver of specially fattened geese or ducks, used as a table delicacy, especially in the form of a paste  The city of Chicago has banned its restaurants from serving foie gras

9.  Noun  An edible snail  It is not uncommon to find escargot listed on a French menu.

10.  Adjective  causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless  The dismal weather conditions caused everyone to stay inside.

11.  Verb  restoring to good condition; making new or as if new again; repairing.  The contractor and his team are renovating the old, run down theater.