Fraulein Else Glossary

Fraulein Else Glossary

acute

of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

adornment

decoration, embellishment

affectation

behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress

affected

influenced or touched by an external factor

alpenstock

a long iron-tipped staff used by hikers and mountain climbers

cheeky

impudent or irreverent, typically in an endearing or amusing way

delightful

charming

flame

a very intense emotion

gorgeous

beautiful, very attractive

gracious

courteous, kind, and pleasant

hashish

an extract of the cannabis plant, containing concentrations of the psychoactive resins

haughtily

proudly, arrogantly

lounge

lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way

rascal

dishonest person

reminisce

indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events

snob

a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class

tournament

in a sport or game a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize

trivial

of little value or importance

well-off

prosperous, wealthy

wretched

in a very unhappy or unfortunate state

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