Definitions by larstait

quorum 

The number of people of convokation or society that must be present for the meeting to happen.

The required quorum was not met that night.

quorum by Larstait November 15, 2003

satire 

A pasquinade, lampoon.

What a satirical comedy.

satire by Larstait November 15, 2003

savoir-faire

When you know just what do do, related to a subject.

He knew right where to do, liek he had done it a thousand times. What savoir-faire.

savoir-faire by Larstait November 15, 2003

ulterior 

Hidden, unseen.

Noone knew his ulterior motive.

ulterior by Larstait November 15, 2003

ultimoradioregum 

(Latin)The final argument of the kings. War.

Latin is common.

ultimoradioregum by Larstait November 15, 2003

sang-froid 

Attitude of calmness.

Such sang-froid in the disposition of the person I am describing.

sang-froid by Larstait November 15, 2003

corporeal 

Having a body, not a spirit.

All humans are corporeal.

corporeal by Larstait November 15, 2003