Words from an Italian Origin (Parts 1 & 2) Flashcards
Citadel
A fortress standing above and protecting.a city.
Burlesque
An exaggerated imitation of something, typically in a dramatic work.
Pastiche
A mixture of elements that typically don’t go together.
Archipelago
A cluster of islands.
Salvo
A simultaneous discharge of guns, often used figuratively to mean a verbal attack.
Imbroglio
A complicated (and embarrassing) situation or mess.
Littoral
Located along the shoreline.
Bravado
A bold act meant to show off.
Manifesto
A document describing the aims of a group or organization.
Ruffian
A person inclined to violence and criminal behavior.
Dilettante
Someone who develops an interest in an area of art or music without being a true expert.
Cognoscenti
Those who are well versed in a particular subject.
Intelligentsia
The intellectuals or highly educated people in a society.
