Words from French (Parts 1, 2, & 3)

Question 1

Nonchalant

Answer 1

Giving off a sense of calmness and coolness

Question 2

Adroit

Answer 2

Skillful, either mentally or with one’s hands.

Question 3

Chicanery

Answer 3

Trickery or deception, usually in politics or where money is involved.

Question 4

Demur

Answer 4

To object to doing something.

Question 5

Insouciant

Answer 5

Showing lack of concern or interest.

Question 6

Arriviste

Answer 6

A person who is extremely ambitious and has recently acquired wealth or power.

Question 7

Parvenu

Answer 7

A person who has recently gained status or celebrity.

Question 8

Rapport

Answer 8

Understanding and similar feelings that exist between people or groups

Question 9

Passé

Answer 9

No longer in fashion

Question 10

Cache

Answer 10

A collection of items hidden or stored away for future use.

Question 11

Raconteur

Answer 11

A skilled storyteller

Question 12

Sortie

Answer 12

An attack from a defensive position

Question 13

Gauche

Answer 13

Clumsy and socially awkward.

Question 14

Sangfroid

Answer 14

Utter calmness and composure, especially under pressure.

Question 15

Liaison

Answer 15

A person who helps two parties communicate.

Question 16

Envoy

Answer 16

A messenger, usually on a diplomatic mission.

Question 17

Sans

Answer 17

Typically a facetious way of saying “without.”

Question 18

Filial

Answer 18

Relating to the obligations of a son or daughter.

Question 19

Droll

Answer 19

Odd and therefore amusing.