Vocabulary!

• What does the noun 'paraphernalia' refer to?

  Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment for an activity
• What does the noun 'diatribe' mean?

  A forceful and bitter verbal attack
• What does the noun 'vitriol' signify?

  Bitter criticism or malice
• What does 'matronly' describe?

  A conservatively dressed older married woman
• What does 'hedonist' describe?

  A person pursuing pleasure as most important
• What is the definition of 'buxom'?

  Plump, with a full figure and large breasts
• How does 'macabre' relate to art?

  Having a grim or ghastly atmosphere
• What does macabre emphasize in art?

  Details and symbols of death
• What is the definition of 'rapport'?

  A close and harmonious relationship
• What does 'lax' mean?

  Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
• What does 'profusely' mean?

  To a great degree; in large amounts
• What does 'unruly' mean?

  Disorderly, disruptive, and not amenable to discipline
• What is the definition of 'prose'?

  Ordinary written or spoken language
• What is 'serendipity'?

  Events developing by chance in a happy way
• What does 'castrate' mean?

  Remove the testicles of a male
• What is a 'eunuch'?

  A castrated man, guarding women in Asian courts
• What does 'succulent' describe?

  Tender, juicy, and tasty food
• What does 'succulent' describe about a plant?

  Thick fleshy leaves or stems storing water
• What does 'lecherous' mean?

  Having excessive or offensive sexual desire
• What are 'collywobbles'?

  Having butterflies in your stomach
• What does 'lackadaisical' mean?

  Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
• What does 'dexterous' mean?

  Showing or having skill, especially with the hands
• What does 'wanton' mean?

  Shameless, promiscuous, immodest, lustful
• What is 'zeal'?

  Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of an objective
• What is 'cacophony'?

  A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
• What does 'demure' mean?

  Reserved, modest, and shy
• What does 'rotund' mean?

  Plump, round
• What does 'meticulously' mean?

  With great attention to detail; very thoroughly
• What does 'acquiescent' mean?

  Ready to accept something without protest
• What does 'voyeuristic' relate to?

  Sexual pleasure from watching others naked
• What does 'incorrigible' mean?

  Not able to be changed or reformed
• What does 'crème de la crème' mean?

  The best of a particular kind
• What is 'camaraderie'?

  Mutual trust and friendship
• What is 'levity'?

  Treating a serious matter with humour
• What is 'trepidation'?

  Fear or anxiety about something that may happen
• What is 'competence'?

  The ability to do something successfully
• What does 'steepling' mean in the context of hands?

  Forming an upward V shape with hands or fingers
• What does 'peruse' mean?

  Read something thoroughly or carefully
• What does 'acquiesce' mean?

  Accept something without protest
• What does 'clandestine' mean?

  Kept secret or done secretively