Vocab (English)

Front 1

One that has recently or suddenly risen to a higher social
or economic class but has not gained social acceptance of
others in that class; an upstart.

Back 1

parvenu

Front 2

A large and imposing residence

Back 2

manse

Front 3

Suffering the effects of, or derived from, or suggestive of
gross intemperance, especially in drinking

Back 3

crapulous

Front 4

To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail

Back 4

ululate

Front 5

1. To deprive of possession.
2. To transfer (the property of another) to oneself.

Back 5

expropriate

Front 6

1. To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by
giving an order contrary to one previously given.
2. To recall or order back by a contrary order.

Back 6

countermand

Front 7

1. An image; a representation.
2. An insubstantial, superficial, or vague likeness or
semblance.

Back 7

simulacrum

Front 8

A youth in the state of adolescence, or just passing from
boyhood to manhood; a lad.

Back 8

stripling

Front 9

1. A splendid or impressive array.
2. Ceremonial attire.
3. A full suit of armor; a complete defense or covering.

Back 9

panoply

Front 10

The cessation of use; discontinuance of practice or custom; disuse

Back 10

desuetude

Front 11

Any mixture or assortment; a medley; a potpourri; a
miscellany.

Back 11

salmagundi

Front 12

Of the same age; originating or existing during the same
period of time -- usually followed by 'with'.

Back 12

coeval

Front 13

Good nature; pleasant and easy manner.

Back 13

bonhomie

Front 14

Cheap and showy, tawdry; also, spurious, counterfeit

Back 14

brummagem

Front 15

1. The use of trickery or sophistry to deceive (as in matters
of law).
2. A trick; a subterfuge

Back 15

chicanery

Front 16

Given to eating; voracious; devouring.

Back 16

edacious

Front 17

1. Kind; gracious.
2. Beneficial; favorable

Back 17

benignant

Front 18

Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily
excited

Back 18

stolid

Front 19

A song or poem greeting the dawn; also, a composition
suggestive of morning

Back 19

aubade

Front 20

A state or fit of intense indignation; resentment; ill humor

Back 20

dudgeon

Front 21

Excessively fond of or submissive to a wife.

Back 21

uxorious