Cadence

(1) rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words: the cadence of language.
(2) (in free verse) a rhythmic pattern that is nonmetrically structured.
(3) the beat, rate, or measure of any rhythmic movement: The chorus line danced in rapid cadence.
(4) the flow or rhythm of events, esp. the pattern in which something is experienced: the frenetic cadence of modern life.
(5) a slight falling in pitch of the voice in speaking or reading, as at the end of a declarative sentence.
(6) the general modulation of the voice.
(7) Music. a sequence of notes or chords that indicates the momentary or complete end of a composition, section, phrase, etc.
–verb (used with object)
(8) to make rhythmical.

Dervish

(1) A member of any of various Muslim ascetic orders, some of which perform whirling dances and vigorous chanting as acts of ecstatic devotion.
(2) One that possesses abundant, often frenzied energy.

Legerdemain

(1) Sleight of hand.
(2) A display of skill, trickery, or artful deception.

Farinaceous

(1) Made from, rich in, or consisting of starch.
(2) Having a mealy or powdery texture.

Persiflage

(1) Light good-natured talk; banter.
(2) Light or frivolous manner of discussing a subject.

Pogrom

An organized, often officially encouraged massacre or persecution of a minority group

Animus

(1) An attitude that informs one's actions; disposition.
(2) A feeling of animosity; ill will. See Synonyms at enmity.
(3) In Jungian psychology, the masculine inner personality as present in women.

Daguerreotype

(1) An early photographic process with the image made on a light-sensitive silver-coated metallic plate.
(2) A photograph made by this process.

Ouevre

(1) A work of art.
(2) The sum of the lifework of an artist, writer, or composer.

Plenitude

(1) An ample amount or quantity; an abundance: a region blessed with a plenitude of natural resources.

(2)The condition of being full, ample, or complete.

Wisenheimer

(1) wise guy, smart aleck
(2) an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments

Inamorata

a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations

Oneiric

Of, relating to, or suggestive of dreams.

Panegyric

(1) A formal eulogistic composition intended as a public compliment.
(2) Elaborate praise or laudation; an encomium.

Vassal

1. A person who held land from a feudal lord and received protection in return for homage and allegiance.
2. A bondman; a slave.
3. A subordinate or dependent.