john
Toilet (slang)
pansy
A slur for a feminine or homosexual man
sissy
Also a slur for a feminine or homosexual man
queer
A slur for a homosexual person or an adjective meaning homosexual; more recently reclaimed as a neutral descriptor
reprieved
Freed from punishment
freelance
Self-employed and working for a range of different companies
scrupulously
Done in a way that displays great care, usually with regard to morality and a clear sense of right and wrong
sordid
Foul and disgusting
remittance
Money that is sent as a payment or a gift
gaudy
Extravagantly bright and over the top
dope
Illegal drug, in this case, marijuana
scuttled
Deliberately sunk
chic
Elegant and stylish
grappa
A type of Italian liquor
multifarious
Of many different types
ardor
Desire or passion
seaplane
An aircraft capable of taking off from, or landing on, water
lustrous
Shining and luxuriant
palazzo
Italian term meaning a grand, large building
ebullient
Cheerful, enthusiastic
gondola
A small boat traditionally used in Venice
