Magoosh Words with Italian origin Flashcards

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citadel

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A fortress standing above and protecting a city.

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burlesque

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An exaggerated imitation of something, typically in a dramatic work.

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pastiche

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A mixture of elements that typically don’t go together.

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archipelago

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A cluster of islands.

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salvo

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A simultaneous discharge of guns, often used figuratively to mean a
verbal attack.

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imbroglio

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A complicated (and embarrassing) situation or mess.

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littoral

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Located along the shoreline.

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bravado

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A bold act meant to show off.

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manifesto

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A document describing the aims of a group or organization.

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ruffian

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A person inclined to violence and criminal behavior

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dilettante

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Someone who develops an interest in an area of art or music without
being a true expert.

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cognoscenti

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Those who are well versed in a particular subject.

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intelligentsia

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The intellectuals or highly educated people in a society.

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pariah (indian)

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An outcast.

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avatar(indian)

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The embodiment of a certain idea in a person.

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