Hans Vocab

portico

a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to a building.

finial

a distinctive ornament at the apex of a roof, __pinnacle__, __canopy__, or similar structure in a building.

dilettante

a person who __cultivates__ an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.

prima donna

the chief female singer in an opera or opera company.

prodigy

a person, especially a young one, __endowed__ with exceptional qualities or abilities.

reticule

a woman's small __handbag__, originally __netted__ and typically having a __drawstring__ and decorated with embroidery or beading.

ramificiation

a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or __unwelcome__.

retentive

(of a person's memory) having the ability to remember facts and impressions easily.

audacity

a __willingness__ to take bold risks.

sedentary

(of a person) __tending__ to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

corpulent

(of a person - fat)

placid

(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.

effrontery

__insolent__ or __impertinent__ behavior.

penury

extreme poverty; destitution.

remonstrance

a __forcefully__ __reproachful__ protest.

aplomb

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

inculate

__instill__ (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.

vicegerent

a person exercising __delegated__ power on behalf of a __sovereign__ or __ruler__.

double entendre

a word or phrase that is open to two __interpretations__, one of which is usually __risqué__ or __indecent__.

anomalous

__deviating__ from what is standard, normal, or expected.

august as in “august tribunal”

respected and impressive.

provincial

of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as __unsophisticated__ or __narrow-minded__.

indolent

wanting to avoid activity or __exertion__; lazy.

fatuities

something foolish or stupid

felicitations

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion.

ineffable

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

repugnance

intense disgust.

flagrant

(of something considered wrong or __immoral__) __conspicuously__ or obviously offensive.

citadel

a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or __dominating__ a city.

innuendo

an __allusive__ or __oblique__ remark or hint, typically a suggestive or __disparaging__ one.

portend

be a sign or warning that (something, especially something __momentous__ or __calamitous__) is likely to happen.

inexorable

impossible to stop or prevent.

foreboding

__fearful__ apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.

guile

__sly__ or cunning intelligence.

apotheosis

the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.

patronymic

denoting or relating to a name derived from the name of a father or male __ancestor__.

inanition

__exhaustion__ caused by lack of __nourishment__.