spelunker \spih-LUNK-er\ noun
: one who makes a hobby of exploring and studying caves
soi-disant \swah-dee-ZAHNG (the NG is not pronounced, but the vowel is nasalized)\ adjective
: self-proclaimed, so-called
repartee \rep-er-TEE\ noun
1 a : a quick and witty reply *b : a succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words
2 : adroitness and cleverness in reply
alacrity \uh-LAK-ruh-tee\ noun
: promptness in response : cheerful readiness
petard \puh-TAHRD\ noun
1 : a case containing an explosive to break down a door or gate or breach a wall
*2 : a firework that explodes with a loud report
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