Day+15

November 30, 2009 (Mon)

Since it's the beginning of the week and we have the review pending, I'm going to start off a bit easy.

1. **Expertise** (n.) specialized skill/knowledge - I don't think we need a sentence here... ho ho ho.

2. **Connoisseur** (n.) an expert; critical judge 전문가 [감정가] - The connoisseur scoffed at the dilettante's lack of knowledge in the most rudimentary subjects regarding pottery.

3. **Virtuoso** (n.) a musician (or pro. in other artistic areas) with masterly ability - Karajan is considered to be one of the most important virtuosos of the 21st century.

4. **Proficient** (adj.) well advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject - In order to become a good translator, you need to be proficient in both languages.

5. **Adroit** (adj.) skillful - Louis adroitly pulled the rabbit out of the magic hat.

6. **Dexterity** (n.) skill in performing tasks, esp. with hands - Richard managed to build up the lego with noticeable dexterity.

7. **Deft** (adj.) neatly skillful and quick in movement - Deftness is an important quality in a surgeon.

8. **Magnate** (n.) a wealthy & influential person, esp. in business - Several of the wealthiest steel magnates of the time collaborated to create the gigantic network of steel trade. Click http://www.yourdictionary.com/examples/magnate for more useful examples.

This finally ends our chapter of UNEXPERIENCED/ INEXPERIENCED. Next to come up is HOSTILITY.