Chiaroscuro

An artistic technique developed during the Renaissance, referring to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in order to create the illusion of volume.

Dramaturgy

The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

Palaver

Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.

Celebrate

To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.

Perpetuity

The quality or state of being perpetual; endless duration; uninterrupted existence.

Matriculate

To enroll as a member of a body, especially of a college or university.

Gullet

The throat or esophagus.

Cataleptic

A person experiencing catalepsy.

Scupper

(nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship. (architecture) A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.

Rictus

Any open-mouthed expression. A bird’s gaping mouth. The throat of a calyx.

Redolent

Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent. Having the smell of the article in question.

Vicissitude

Regular change or succession from one thing to another, or one part of a cycle to the next; alternation; mutual succession; interchange.

Wainscotting

Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.

Surplice

A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church. It has the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees. It usually features lace decoration and may have embroidered bordures.

Agglutinative

Sticky, tacky, adhesive.