Vocab, batch #4 (76-100) Flashcards

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Concierge

A

doorkeeper, custodian

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2
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Confrere

A

colleague/co-worker

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3
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Connoisseur

A

expert, critical judge

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4
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Coterie

A

clique

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5
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Envoy

A

diplomatic agent/messenger

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6
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Martinet

A

person who enforces very strict discipline

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7
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Aplomb

A

absolute confidence in onself

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8
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Éclat

A

brilliancy of achievement

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9
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Élan

A

enthusiasm

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10
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Ennui

A

boredom; tedium

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11
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Malaise

A

vague feeling of bodily discomfort; illness

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12
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Sangfroid

A

compose

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13
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Savoir Faire

A

tact

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14
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Canard

A

flase rumor; hoax

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15
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Repartee

A

skill of replying quickly; cleverly

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16
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Tete a tete

A

private conversation between two persons

17
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Debacle

A

disaster

18
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Faux pas

A

blunder in conduct

19
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Demarche

A

course of action

20
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Entente

A

agreement between governments

21
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Ambience

A

surrounding/atmosphere

22
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A propos

A

appropriate; relevant

23
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Aficionado

A

fan; devotee

24
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Misanthrope

A

hater of humanity

25
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Bourgeoisie

A

middle class