SPELLING Flashcards
new and unusual or experimental ideas; especially in the arts or the people introducing them
avant-garde
middle class; materialistic values; conventional attitudes
bougeois
a love letter
billet-doux
a person employed to drive a private or rented mobile
chauffeur
an expert judge in matters or taste
connoisseur
a sudden attempt by a small group of people to take over the government usually through violence
coup d’etat
a feeling of listleness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
ennui
an attractive and seductive woman, especially one who will ultimately bring disaster to a man who becomes involved with her
femme fatale
haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride
hauteur
a large tent used for social or commercial functions
marquee
feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm
nonchalant
people who have recently acquired wealth; typically those perceived as astentations or lacking in good taste
nouveau riche
a meeting at an agreed time and place typically between two people
rendezvous
private coversation between two people
tête-à-tête
aware of what is going on; well informed
au courant
