a person being mentored or guided in their profession by someone more experienced
What is a protege?
100
heaviness; seriousness
What is gravitas?
100
sweet life
What is dolce vita?
100
German origin word meaning broken
What is kaput?
100
snow slide
What is an avalanche?
200
a light scent or perfume
What is eau de toilette?
200
unwelcome person
What is persona non grata?
200
in disguise
What is incognito?
200
heavy hooded jacket
What is an anorak?
200
snack food; to nibble on
What is nosh?
300
skilled storyteller
What is a raconteur?
300
necessarily
What is per se?
300
master; teacher
What is maestro?
300
any triangular scarf worn around the head or neck
What is a bandanna?
300
Thick cotton overalls
What are dungarees?
400
joy of living
What is joie de vivre?
400
genuine; usually used to describe a person or thing whose authenticity can be trusted
What is bona fide?
400
"mosquitoes" - freelance photographers who take candid shots of celebrities
What is paparazzi?
400
ready to wear
What is pret-a-porter?
400
instrument of thought; refers to a chant or sound
What is a mantra?
500
Expert. Used to describe a person who has specialized knowledge of a subject or thing. Found mainly in the art world - collectors, curators, or art critics. Comes from the French word meaning "to be acquainted with"
What is connoisseur?
500
substantial piece of work; masterpiece
What is a magnum opus
500
humiliating failure; utter disaster
What is a fiasco?
500
a bite-sized taster to delight the taste buds before the arrival of a starter. compliments of the chef.