ajvar
a spread or relish made from red peppers and olive oil
apothecary
a specialist in drugs and medicines; an older equivalent to a pharmacist and basic physician
bifocals
eyeglasses with divided lenses, made for people who require two distinct types of vision correction
consumption
an older term for tuberculosis
embellish
to decorate or beautify
gusla
a one-stringed instrument native to the Balkans
inoculation
the act of administering a vaccine
John Dory
an edible fish, distinguished by its thread-like fins and round black markings
narghile
a type of hookah or tobacco pipe
oncologist
a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer
Ottoman
a civilization and culture based primarily in Turkey
pandemonium
chaos or catastrophe
paramilitary
a group similar to an actual military in its actions, but not formally organized by a government
preclude
to prevent, rule out, or render impossible
rakija
a fruit-based brandy popular in the Balkans
taxidermist
a specialist who uses whole skins to recreate animals in lifelike poses
tepid
moderate, bland, or lukewarm; often a term of criticism
translucent
allowing light to pass through
tentative
experimental or temporary; lacking finality; uncertain
vigil
a period or stage of watchfulness and alertness; sometimes a form of religious observance
