8th Gr. - Vocab. Word List #9 - Borrowed Words

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Define éclair:

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A long thin pastry filled with whipped cream or custard.

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Define paparazzi:

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Photographers or reporters who pursue celebrities to take candid pictures.

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Define faux pas:

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A socially awkward or tactless act; an embarrassing error or mistake.

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Define bonanza:

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Something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; extravaganza.

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Define doppelgänger:

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An apparition or double of a living person; someone who looks like someone else.

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Define intelligentsia:

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A class of intellectuals.

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Define bangle:

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An ornamental bracelet or anklet.

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Define karaoke:

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Singing along to music without the original singer.

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Define angst:

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A feeling of fear, dread, anxiety, or anguish.

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Define embargo:

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An official ban on trade or commercial activity with a specific country.