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Chap 8- 2nd half
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Language - English
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03/10/2004

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coup d'etat (n.)
Definition
sudden violent overthrow of the government
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demarche (n.)
Definition
course of action; manuever
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détente (n.)
Definition
relaxing, as of strained relations between nations
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entente (n.)
Definition
understanding or agreement between governments
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laissez-faire (n.)
Definition
doctrine opposing interference by governemnts in economic affairs; noninterference
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lettre de cachet (n.)
Definition
letter bearing a seal (e.g., of a french king before the Revolution) ordering the imprisonment without trial of a person the letter names
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premier (n.)
Definition
prime minister
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rapprochement (n.)
Definition
establishment or state of cordial relations; coming together
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regime (n.)
Definition
system of governemnt or rule
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avant-garde (n.)
Definition
experimentalists or innovators in any art
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bas-relief (n.)
Definition
sculpture in which the figures project only slightly from the background
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baton (n.)
Definition
rod a conductor uses to direct an orchestra or band
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chef d-oeuvre (n.)
Definition
chief work; masterpiece in art, literature, etc.
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denouement (n.)
Definition
solution ("untying") of the plot in a play, story, or complex situation; outcome; end
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encore (n.)
Definition
audience's demand for an additional performance; repitition or additional performance in response to applause
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genre (n.)
Definition
1. kind; sort; category
2. style of painting depicting scenes from everyday
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musicale (n.)
Definition
social gathering with musical as the featured entertainment
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palette (n.)
Definition
thin board (with a thumb whole at one end) on which an artist lays and mixes colors
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repertoire (n.)
Definition
1. stock of plays, operas, roles, compositions, etc., that a company or individual is prepared to perform
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repertoire (n.)
Definition
1. stock of plays, operas, roles, compositions, etc., that a company or individual is prepared to perform
2. collection
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vignette (n.)
Definition
short verbal description; small, graceful literary sketch
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a la carte (adv.)
Definition
according to the menu (bill of fare); dish by dish, from a menu stating the price for each dish
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a la mode (adj.)
Definition
1. acoording to fashion; stylish
2. with ice cream
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aperitif (n.)
Definition
alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an appetizer
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bonbon (n.)
Definition
piece of candy
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consommé (n.)
Definition
clear soup; broth
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croissant (n.)
Definition
rich, flacky crescent-shaped roll
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cuisine (n.)
Definition
style of cooking or preparing food
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demitasse (n.)
Definition
small cup of, or for, strong black coffee
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entrée (n.)
Definition
main dish at lunch or dinner
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filet (n.)
Definition
slice of meat or fish without bones
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hors d'ouevres (n.)
Definition
light food served as appetizers before the regular courses of a meal
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pièce de résistance (n.)
Definition
1. main dish
2. main item of any collection, series, program, etc.; showpiece
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soup de jour
Definition
soup served in a restaurant on a particular day
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table d'hôte (n.)
Definition
complete meal of several courses offered in a hotel or restaurant at a fized price
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bouffant (adj.)
Definition
puffed out; full
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boutique (n.)
Definition
small shop specializing in fashionable clothes
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chemise (n.)
Definition
loose-fitting, sacklike dress
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coiffure (n.)
Definition
style of arranging the hair
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corsage (n.)
Definition
small bouquet worn by a woman
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cravat (n.)
Definition
necktie; neckband; scarf
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ensemble (n.)
Definition
complete costume of harmonious clothing and accessories
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flamboyant (adj.)
Definition
flamelike; ornate; showy; vivid
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toupee (n.)
Definition
wig; hairpiece to cover baldness
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vogue (n.)
Definition
fashion; accepted
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ambience (n.)
Definition
surroundings; atmosphere; environment
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apropos (adv.)
Definition
1. by the way; incidently
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apropos (adj.)
Definition
apropriate; relevant; pertinent
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avoirdupois (n.)
Definition
wieght; heaviness
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bagatelle (n.)
Definition
trifle
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coup de grace (n.)
Definition
decisive finishing blow
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coup de grace (n.)
Definition
decisive finishing blow
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en route (adj. or adv.)
Definition
1. on the way
2. along the way
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etiquette (n.)
Definition
required social or official ussages; code of behavior
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facade (n.)
Definition
face or front of a building, or of anything; false front
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fete (n.)
Definition
festival; entertainment; party
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fete (v.)
Definition
honor with a fete
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foyer (n.)
Definition
entrance hall; lobby; anteroom; vestibule
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milieu (n.)
Definition
environment; settings; surroundings
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parasol (n.)
Definition
umbrella for protection against the sun
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par excellence (adj.)
Definition
above all others of the same sort
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passé (adj.)
Definition
old-fashioned; behind the times; outmoded
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pince-nez (n.)
Definition
eyeglasses clipped to the nose by a spring
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premiere (n.)
Definition
first performance
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queue (n.)
Definition
line of persons or vehicles waiting their turn
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raison d'être (n.)
Definition
reason or justification for existing
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rendezvous (n.)
Definition
1. prearranged meeting place; popular gathering place
2. prearranged meeting
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silhouette (n.)
Definition
shadow; outline
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sobriquet (n.)
Definition
nickname
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souvenir (n.)
Definition
reminder; keepsake; momento
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tour de force (n.)
Definition
feat of strength, skill, or ingenuity
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vis-á-vis (prep.)
Definition
1. face-to-face with; opposite
2. in relation to; as compared with
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