classy, bougie, ratchet
"social pretense, revealed through presumptive choices of costume or coiffure, was becoming far too common"
the act of trying to appear more socially important, intelligent, or cultured than one actually is to impress others
"factors that might encumber his or her ability to save the citizens who have not yet arrived"
burden, hinder
"Germans continued to requisition goods"
To formally seize, take, or commandeer goods or property for official use — usually by a government or military authority.
"remain reticent no more"
Unwilling to speak; reserved; holding back from expressing something.
you look in fine fettle today!
A condition or state; usually good condition.
"Sumptuary legislation—largely a holdover from the colonial era—was accordingly reinstituted"
"The self-gratifying taste for grande cuisine and propensities for haute couture"
double jeopardy!
a staged play aims to affect the audience
Affect is thereby experienced simultaneously through action, thought, and perception by both the artist and the audience.
affect 1: to influence or impact
affect 2: emotion / emotional atmosphere
Etruscan art evinces a surprising level of freedom for women
Shows clearly; reveals; demonstrates.
Would you like me to drive so you can continue your diatribe?
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
double jeopardy!
"Moreover, as this ostentatious comportment worsened"
Ostentatious: showy or pretentious display
Comportment: behavior
"Their predilection for tactile idiomatic expressions"
A strong preference or natural inclination toward something
"the Dutch famine constituted a highly aberrant situation"
not conforming to an accepted or usual standard
"well served by the admonition not to import presuppositions"
A warning, caution, or gentle reprimand.
have you eyeballed the chicanery that's taking place outside?
Deception, trickery, or dishonest behavior.
"libertine attitudes so dominated the population"
Morally unrestrained; indulging freely in pleasures without regard for conventional rules
"a corporeal sentiment that ultimately resonates"
Related to the body, physical form, or bodily experience
"...can be propositioned with the intention of challenging curricular stratagem"
A strategic plan, scheme, or method designed to achieve a specific goal — often implying cleverness or tactical intent.
works of art are physical embodiments of a people's mores
The moral customs, values, and cultural norms of a society.
i havent been strafed in years!
To attack repeatedly with machine-gun fire from a low-flying aircraft.
"overt disregard for the Puritan austerity advocated by their forebears."
Strict self-discipline and avoidance of luxury; severe frugality.
"The doctor must therefore decide between two exigencies"
an urgent need or demand
"emotionally compaginated individuals live longer"
Emotionally connected, paired, or joined together; having emotional closeness or bondedness.
"the written text is prized due to its ability to incite felicitousness"
Happiness; a state of joy or delight.
have you come to me as a loving granddaughter or obsequious student?
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree