Vocab, batch #4 (76-100) Flashcards
Concierge
doorkeeper, custodian
Confrere
colleague/co-worker
Connoisseur
expert, critical judge
Coterie
clique
Envoy
diplomatic agent/messenger
Martinet
person who enforces very strict discipline
Aplomb
absolute confidence in onself
Éclat
brilliancy of achievement
Élan
enthusiasm
Ennui
boredom; tedium
Malaise
vague feeling of bodily discomfort; illness
Sangfroid
compose
Savoir Faire
tact
Canard
flase rumor; hoax
Repartee
skill of replying quickly; cleverly
Tete a tete
private conversation between two persons
Debacle
disaster
Faux pas
blunder in conduct
Demarche
course of action
Entente
agreement between governments
Ambience
surrounding/atmosphere
A propos
appropriate; relevant
Aficionado
fan; devotee
Misanthrope
hater of humanity
Bourgeoisie
middle class