Vocabulary

iconoclast-One who attacks and defies established traditions, ideas, or institutions; (literally: a breaker of images).

To establish herself as a bona fide iconoclast, Adrianna made herself a dress out of toast.

gamut-Entire range or extent of.

Adora almost made it through the entire gamut of trivia questions, but she was at last stumped by a question pertaining to the anatomy of poodles.

finesse-the ability to perform with delicate skill and style; tactfulness and subtlety; artfulness.

parochialism-pertaining to only one group; narrowness of interest.

ennui-vague discontent; listless dissatisfaction; weariness of life; oppressive boredom.