Miscellaneous Vocabulary

inebriated (adj)

affected by drinking too much alcohol or under the influence of a chemical substance

sinewy (adj)

lean, physically strong, and muscular with little to no fat

tool (adj)

a person who is easily manipulated, foolish, socially inept, or acting like an arrogant jerk

biker dive (noun)

a standard, unpretentious, low-cost neighborhood bar with motorcycle culture

candelabra (noun)

a decorative stand or lamp with multiple branches designed to hold several candles or lights at once

tulle (noun)

a lightweight, sheer, and fine net fabric made with a small-gauge hexagonal or diamond-shaped mesh pattern

votive (noun)

a small, cylindrical candle designed to melt completely into a liquid wax pool as it burns

taper candle (noun)

long, slender candles that gradually narrow from a wider base to a smaller, pointed top near the wick

hors d’oeuvre (noun)

a small, savory food served before a main meal or during a cocktail party

innards (noun)

the internal organs of a human or animal

enervating (adj)

causing you to feel drained, weak, or completely stripped of physical or mental energy

cordone (verb)

surround or enclose an area with a physical barrier to prevent people from entering or leaving

relish (verb)

to deeply enjoy, savor, or take great pleasure in something, or to look forward to a future event with excitement

breezeway (noun)

a roofed, outdoor or semi-open passageway that connects two separate structures or links two wings of a larger building

alfajore (noun)

traditional sandwich cookies made of two soft shortbread‑style biscuits filled with dulce de leche, now iconic across Latin America

idyllic (adj)

extremely pleasant, peaceful, charming, or picturesque

trámite (noun)

procedure, step, paperwork, process, or formality

lanai (noun)

a roofed, outdoor living space attached to the back or side of a house