Farrago/Lighthearted Words

Question 1

Libretto

Answer 1

the written text of the words to be sung in an opera or musical

Question 2

Pubescent

Answer 2

having reached puberty

Question 3

Anomie

Answer 3

a feeling of alienation and purposelessness caused by a lack of standards, values, and ideals

Question 4

Quantum

Answer 4

the smallest possible change that can be measured

Question 5

Quidnunc

Answer 5

a nosy person always eager to hear and spread gossip

Question 6

Assiduous

Answer 6

diligence and persistence

Question 7

Ersatz

Answer 7

imitation, substitute, replacement (suggests inferiority)

Question 8

Incubus

Answer 8

any oppressive burden that torments an individual as a nightmare might torment

Question 9

Imbroglio

Answer 9

a confused or complicated disagreement

Question 10

Polygamy

Answer 10

having more than one spouse

Question 11

Élan

Answer 11

enthusiastic liveliness or a dash of style

Question 12

Cachet

Answer 12

a mark of quality or a distinguishing feature

Question 13

Brio

Answer 13

vivacity or spirit

Question 14

Éclat

Answer 14

a brillant performance or the appreciation such a performance might receive

Question 15

Panache

Answer 15

a touch of added style or dash

Question 16

Insouciant

Answer 16

nonchalant and cooly unconcerned

Question 17

Coruscate

Answer 17

to sparkle (literally or figuratively)

Question 18

Panoply

Answer 18

a striking or splendid display often in association with events such as a coronation or a state funeral

Question 19

Lagniappe

Answer 19

an unexpected extra gift or benefit

Question 20

Cavalier

Answer 20

the negative sense of an offhand or disdainful dismissal of an important topic