acquireThe act of obtaining something, often knowledge or skills, in Pygmalion, Eliza Doolittle acquires the manners and speech of a lady.
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Taking possession of something."She wants to acquire a good education."
elocutionThe ability to speak clearly, with correct pronunciation and good style, it's one of the primary themes of 'Pygmalion'.
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The skill of clear and expressive speech."He took lessons in elocution."
phoneticsThe study of physical sounds of human speech, it's Higgins field of expertise in 'Pygmalion'.
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The study and classification of speech sounds."He's a distinguished professor of phonetics."
transformationA complete change, often into something with an improved appearance or usefulness, the essence of Eliza's journey in 'Pygmalion'.
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A marked change in form, nature, or appearance."She underwent a transformation."
classIn the context of the play, refers to social divisions based on wealth, birth, or occupation, a central issue in 'Pygmalion'.
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A group of people sharing similar characteristics, often referring to social status."He was born into the working class."
pretentiousActing as if you are more important or more intelligent than you really are, a characteristic that can be attributed to certain characters in 'Pygmalion'.
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Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed."He's pretentious and pompous."