intelligent, polite, and interested in art, literature, music

someone who is cultivated is intelligent and knows a lot about music, art, literature etc

to choose not to do something

to attract by offering reward or pleasure

to talk about something in a very interested or excited way

on the alert; watchful

to move back suddenly and quickly from something you do not like or are afraid of

(adj.) marked by carelessness or indifference; failing to do what should be done

failed, not completed successfully

to have a quarrel

hesitate; shrink back (in fear of something unpleasant); Ex. She did not flinch in the face of danger.

pent-up feelings or energy have not been expressed or used for a long time

to completely cover the whole surface of something with something else, often in a way that seems unnecessary or unpleasant

to stop yourself from showing your feelings

one at a time; separately or individually

(v.) to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass

bringing great joy and excitement

dangerous

travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis.