[ mawr-eyz ]

folkways of central importance accepted without question and embodying the fundamental moral views of a group

[ uh-plom ]

imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance

[ kuhn-viv-ee-uhl ]

friendly; agreeable

[ ih-pit-uh-mee ]

a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class

[ see-en-uh ]

a ferruginous earth used used as a yellowish-brown pigment (raw sienna) or, after roasting in a furnace, as a reddish-brown pigment (burnt sienna)

[ fuhts ]

to pass time in idleness (usually followed by around)

[ hoog-uh ]

(especially in reference to the Danish lifestyle) the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc.

[ proh-soh-puh-pee-uh ]

personification, as of inanimate things

[ in-grey-shee-ey-ting ]

charming; agreeable; pleasing; deliberately meant to gain favor