Vocabulary Bonus 7 Flashcards
In the manner of the church or in the manner of the chapel. This is applied to singing without accompaniment. Among those in recent musical traditions who have attempted ________ singing are Bobby McFerin and the Manhattan Transfer.
Acapella
An addition to a document after its printing. The Latin literally means “something that must be added”.
Addendum
Another personality that is different from one’s normal self. The term is applied to a collection of personality traits that are exhibited apart from the way a person normally acts. The term has widespread use in literature, including in comic books, where a superhero’s secret identity is sometimes referred to as his or her _____ ___. For instance, Superman’s _____ ___ is Clark Kent. Spiderman is better known to his friends and family as the nebbish Peter Parker.
Alter Ego
Much (French)
Beaucoup
Someone who enjoys life. A gourmet. (French)
Bon Vivant
Buyer beware. What businesses say to protect themselves from consumer lawsuits over defective products or services.
Caveat Emptor
Boldness or nerve. It’s occasionally good but often used negatively.
Chutzpah
Literally “bottom of the bag”. More generally, a dead end. This is particularly used concerning geography, but can also have broader uses, for instance concerning a line of argument.
Cul-de-sac
A predinner drink, designed to stimulate the palate in preparation for the meal. Its counterpart is a digestif, which is served at the meal’s conclusion.
Aperitif
At the right time; appropriately
A Propos
Literally, a “double walker”. Someone who is the precise duplicate of someone else. Unlike twins, doppelgangers need not be related, and in fact generally aren’t. They are usually a portent of evil. In general usage, the word can also refer to an object or an idea.
Doppleganger
In its entirety. As a group. Referring to an action taken by a large group of people.
En Masse
