| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| considerable |
large in size or amount. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| insight |
the power to understand deep meanings or truths. |
| instructional |
pertaining to or having the purpose of teaching or providing information on a topic. |
| jocular |
intended to be humorous; facetious. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| outlook |
what may come in the future. |
| premiere |
a first public performance or showing, as of a film or stage production. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| sermon |
a talk given during a religious service. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |