ayden, audrey, austin vocab words

a la carte

ordering dishes individually, off the menu

de rigueur

out of strictness, extreme

a la carte

ordering dishes individually, off the menu

de rigueur

out of strictness, extreme

debut

first appearance/performance in role

nee/ne

woman’s maiden name, changed name

sturm and drang

“stress and storm”, turmoil

ingenue

an innocent and young woman

alma mater

school/university previously attended

finesse

refined skill

devotee

enthusiast

nom de guerre

war name

tapas

spanish appetizers

femine fatale

purposely tempting, seductive women

encore

repeated performance audience wantsc

cause celebre

controversial issue that brings attention

chic

elegant, stylish

rapport

close, harmonious, understanding relationship

sans

without

in absentia

not present, absent