Glossary of Terms: Armamentarium, Levigate, Histrionics, et al., Quizzes of English Language

TERM 1

armamentarium

DEFINITION 1

1. A fruitful source of devices or materials available or used

for an undertaking.2. The aggregate of equipment, methods,

and techniques available to one for carrying out one's duties

TERM 2

levigate

DEFINITION 2

1. To rub, grind, or reduce to a fine powder.2. Chemistry. To

make a homogeneous mixture of, as gels. adjective:1.

Botany. Having a smooth, glossy surface; glabrous

TERM 3

histrionics

DEFINITION 3

1. Behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated

expression of an emotion.2. Dramatic representation;

theatricals; acting

TERM 4

mignon

DEFINITION 4

adjective Small and pretty; delicately pretty