LETTERS FROM CAMPvocabulary

Sound Engineer

Noun A person in charge of all of the sound

dynamics, including sound systems, speakers, and acoustic materials.

The sound engineer will make sure the microphones, speakers,

and sound system are set up and working correctly, prior to the concert.

Chalet

Noun A kind of low cottage or farmhouse with

wide eaves The herdsman lived in a chalet in the

Swiss Alps.

Neo-antebello

Adjective A new version of old objects and

institutions, that originated before the Civil War.

The clothing line was described as neo-antebello, because they look like dresses worn before the war.

Wisteria

Noun A climbing shrub, having showy, pendent

clusters of blue-violet, white, purple, or rose flowers.

The wisteria flowers hung from the trees, likegrapes from a vine.

impertinent

Adjective Bold, rude or arrogant (a person or their

actions); out of place It is an impertinent gesture to interrupt a conversation that is none of your business.

OMG! You should take my advice…

Pate

Noun a paste or spread made of puréed or

finely chopped liver, meat, fish, or game-served as an hors d'oeuvre.

Liver pate is Mrs. Schertzer’s favorite appetizer!

Foie gras

Noun the liver of specially fattened geese or

ducks, used as a table delicacy, especially in the form of a paste

The city of Chicago has banned its restaurants from serving foie gras

escargot

Noun An edible snail It is not uncommon to find escargot listed

on a French menu.

dismal

Adjective causing gloom or dejection; gloomy;

dreary; cheerless The dismal weather conditions caused

everyone to stay inside.

renovating

Verb restoring to good condition; making new

or as if new again; repairing. The contractor and his team are

renovating the old, run down theater.

cacophony

soiree

griping

bodacious

vittles

provisions

rigorous