Entre Les Murs Glossary

Entre Les Murs Glossary

brasserie

French term for the equivalent of a diner or similar informal eating establishment

bursar

The person in charge of the financing at a school

disgorge

To expel or empty

lexical

Relating to the study of a language’s vocabulary

brioche

A sweet pastry or bread

impunity

An exception from being punished

arrondissement

French equivalent for the term municipality

macaque

A monkey

impotent

Drained of power or ability

cajole

To persuade someone to do something without using force

pedagogic

Relating to teaching and academic instruction.

frivolous

Not taken seriously.

scrupulously

Done with a close attention to detail to avoid mistakes or misunderstanding.

permissive

Tolerant and indulgent toward misdeeds.

argumentation

Debate or discussion of an issue

exasperation

A feeling brought on by great aggravation or irritation

pugnacious

Combative, aggressive and ready for a fight.

rapacious

Excessively greedy and avaricious.

megalomania

A psychological disorder characterized by unwarranted delusions of grandeur and a hunger for power.

usurper

Person who takes power by force and often uses violence to do so

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