Farrago/Lighthearted Words Flashcards
Libretto
the written text of the words to be sung in an opera or musical
Pubescent
having reached puberty
Anomie
a feeling of alienation and purposelessness caused by a lack of standards, values, and ideals
Quantum
the smallest possible change that can be measured
Quidnunc
a nosy person always eager to hear and spread gossip
Assiduous
diligence and persistence
Ersatz
imitation, substitute, replacement (suggests inferiority)
Incubus
any oppressive burden that torments an individual as a nightmare might torment
Imbroglio
a confused or complicated disagreement
Polygamy
having more than one spouse
Élan
enthusiastic liveliness or a dash of style
Cachet
a mark of quality or a distinguishing feature
Brio
vivacity or spirit
Éclat
a brillant performance or the appreciation such a performance might receive
Panache
a touch of added style or dash
Insouciant
nonchalant and cooly unconcerned
Coruscate
to sparkle (literally or figuratively)
Panoply
a striking or splendid display often in association with events such as a coronation or a state funeral
Lagniappe
an unexpected extra gift or benefit
Cavalier
the negative sense of an offhand or disdainful dismissal of an important topic
