[ uh-kwiv-er ]

in a state of trepidation or vibrant agitation; trembling; quivering

[ pik-chuh-resk ]

virtually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting

[ chok-uh-blok ]

extremely full; crowded; jammed

[ reg-nuhnt ]

exercising authority, rule, or influence

[ yuhp-ee ]

a young, ambitious, and well-educated city-dweller who has a professional career and an affluent lifestyle

[ voh-sif-uh-reyt ]

to speak or cry out loudly or noisily; shout; bawl

[ dih-skrahy ]

to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

[ aj-i-teyt ]

to disturb or excite emotionally; arouse; perturb

[ va-moos ]

to leave hurriedly or quickly; decamp.