Magoosh Words with Italian origin Flashcards
citadel
A fortress standing above and protecting a city.
burlesque
An exaggerated imitation of something, typically in a dramatic work.
pastiche
A mixture of elements that typically don’t go together.
archipelago
A cluster of islands.
salvo
A simultaneous discharge of guns, often used figuratively to mean a
verbal attack.
imbroglio
A complicated (and embarrassing) situation or mess.
littoral
Located along the shoreline.
bravado
A bold act meant to show off.
manifesto
A document describing the aims of a group or organization.
ruffian
A person inclined to violence and criminal behavior
dilettante
Someone who develops an interest in an area of art or music without
being a true expert.
cognoscenti
Those who are well versed in a particular subject.
intelligentsia
The intellectuals or highly educated people in a society.
pariah (indian)
An outcast.
avatar(indian)
The embodiment of a certain idea in a person.
