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- disheveled
- to let hang or fall loosely in disorder : make untidy
- inquire
- gorgeous show : POMP, GLORY
- invincible
- incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
- punchinello
- a short, stout, comical lookin
- scullions
- a kitchen helper
- collaborate
- to work with others (as in writing a book)
- instrument
- a measuring device for finding out the present value of a quantity under observation b : an electrical or mechanical device used in navigating an airplane; especially : such a device used as the only way of navigating2 : a way of getting something done
- parried
- to turn aside skillfully : DEFLECT
- confection
- a fancy dish or sweet [Middle English confectioun "mixture, candy", from early French confection "mixture", derived from
- disillusionments
- to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
- colonnade
- an evenly spaced row of columns usually supporting the base of a roof structure
- skewered
- to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer
- inspiration
- a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation b : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions c : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions
- rancor
- deep hatred
- proscenium noun
- 1. the part of a stage in front of the curtain 2.: the wall containing the arch that frames the stage
- palpitate
- to beat rapidly and strongly : THROB QUIVER
- rhapsodize
- to speak or write with great praise
- doublet
- 1.a close-fitting jacket worn by men of western Europe chiefly in the 16th century 2. one of two similar or identical things
- multitude
- mean a large number of individuals. MULTITUDE usually suggests a truly great number
- absolutely
- in an absolute way : completely or definitely
- macaroons
- a cookie or small cake made of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut
- navigate
- to direct one's course in a ship or aircraft b : to control the course of : STEER
- paunch
- 1 : the belly together with its contents 2. Potbelly
- platitude
- an obvious, stale, or shallow remark
- triumph
- the joy of victory or success 3 a) a military victory or conquest b) any great success
- proboscis
- a long flexible snout; especially : the trunk of an elephant
- serenade
- music as sung or played outdoors at night for a woman
- candelabra
- a candlestick that has several branches for holding candles
- exaggerate
- to enlarge a fact or statement beyond what is actual or true
- transgressions
- : an act, process, or example of transgressing
- mountebank
- a person who peddles fake medicines (as at fairs and carnivals) by trickery 2 : a boastful dishonest pretender
- furtively
- done in a sneaky or sly manner
- callous
- feeling no sympathy for others : UNFEELING
- patron
- a person chosen as a special guardian or supporter
- discreetly
- having or showing good judgment especially in conduct or speech
- vain
- a person who buys the goods or uses the services offered (as by a business)
- marrow
- a soft tissue rich in fat and blood vessels that fills the cavities of most bones 2 : the innermost, best, or essential part : CORE
- cultivate
- to improve or develop by careful attention, training, or study : devote time and thought to
- tableau
- a scene or event shown by a group of persons in costume who remain silent and motionless
- cavalier
- 1. noun. a brave and courteous gentleman [from early French cavalier "cavalier", from early Italian cavaliere (same meaning), derived from Latin caballarius "horseman", from earlier caballus "horse" 2. verb a.lighthearted and charming in manner b.tending to disregard the rights or feelings of others
- groveling
- to creep or lie face down on the ground (as in fear) 2 : to degrade oneself by behaving like a fearful slave
- soubrette
- A saucy, coquettish, intriguing maidservant in comedies or comic opera. b. An actress or a singer taking such a part. 2. A young woman regarded as flirtatious or frivolous.
- surnames
- last name
- quarrel
- an angry difference of opinion : DISPUTE
- entrails
- internal organs : VISCERA; especially : the part of the digestive system composed of the intestines
- truculent
- ready and willing to fight or quarrel
- buffoons
- 1Clown, fool
- engender
- 1 : to reproduce offspring 2 : to be the source or cause of : PRODUCE
- stentorian
- very loud
- tummult
- 1. : UPROAR 2. great confusion of mind
- splendors
- great brightness : BRILLIANCE
- consternation
- amazement, alarm, or disappointment that makes one feel helpless or confused