A | B |
angst | from German: a feeling of anxiety or fear |
apparat | from Russian: a political/party organization or an underground political movement |
au jus | from French: served in its own juice or gravy |
autostrada | from Italian: (in Italy) an expressway |
baksheesh | from Persian, "gift": money given as a tip or bribe |
enchilada | from Mexican Spanish: a rolled tortilla filled with meat, cheese, chili sauce, etc. |
enfant terrible | from French: a person, group, etc. that is unconventional, irresponsible, or indiscreet |
gemutlich | from German: congenial; cozy; comfortable; agreeable |
machismo | from Spanish: strong, aggressive sense of maleness |
samizdat | from Russian: clandestine copying & distribution of literature banned by the state |
subito | from Italian: (direction in music) quickly, suddenly |
table d'hote | from French: a meal of pre-selected courses served at a fixed time with a fixed price |