Untitled Flashcard Set

169. Bildungsroman – The novel is a Bildungsroman that follows the protagonist’s growth from a naive child into a reflective adult.

170. burlesque – The movie is a burlesque parody that exaggerates superhero clichés for humor.

171. baroque – The palace’s baroque architecture was filled with ornate carvings and dramatic details.

172. picaresque – The picaresque story features a clever wanderer surviving by wit rather than virtue.

173. fiscal – The government proposed new fiscal policies to reduce the national deficit.

174. prosody – The poet carefully studied prosody to master rhythm and meter in her verses.

175. lassitude – After finals week, he felt a deep lassitude that made even simple tasks exhausting.

176. vestige – Only a vestige of the old castle remains after centuries of erosion.

177. neophyte – As a neophyte in debate club, she listened more than she spoke.

178. deus ex machina – The sudden rescue felt like a deus ex machina that resolved the plot too easily.

179. gratis – The museum offers free admission on Sundays, so entry is completely gratis.

180. rustic – They stayed in a rustic cabin surrounded by forests and dirt roads.

181. urbane – His urbane manners made him seem confident and worldly at the dinner party.

182. poltroon – The bully turned out to be a poltroon when confronted directly.

183. gauche – It was gauche to check her phone during the formal ceremony.

184. libertine – The libertine character rejected social conventions and lived purely for pleasure.

185. aesthetic – The café’s minimalist aesthetic made it popular on social media.

186. ascetic – She led an ascetic lifestyle, owning very little and avoiding luxury.

187. epiphany – He had an epiphany when he realized success didn’t equal happiness.

188. enjambment – The poet used enjambment to carry a sentence across multiple lines.

189. germane – Her comment was germane to the discussion and helped clarify the issue.

190. atrophy – Without regular use, muscles can begin to atrophy over time.

191. temper (v) – The coach tried to temper his criticism with encouragement.

192. inexorable – The inexorable passage of time eventually erased the town’s traditions.

193. prima donna – The prima donna refused to perform unless every demand was met.

194. nubble – A small nubble of rock stuck out from the smooth hillside.

195. tony – They dined at a tony restaurant frequented by celebrities.

196. saffron – The rice turned golden after a pinch of saffron was added.

197. sinew – Hardship and perseverance are the sinew of her success.

198. haven – The library became a quiet haven during a chaotic school day.

199. Creole – Creole cuisine blends African, French, and Caribbean influences.

200. coquettish – Her coquettish smile suggested playful flirtation rather than seriousness.

201. unequivocal – The teacher gave an unequivocal answer: cheating would not be tolerated.

202. repugnance – He reacted with repugnance to the idea of lying for personal gain.

203. quell – The principal acted quickly to quell the rumors spreading through the school.

204. pariah – After betraying the group’s trust, he became a social pariah.