sarcophagus any-stone coffin, especially one on display, as in a monumental tomb.
sardonic disdainfully or bitterly sarcastic and ironic.
Saturnalia here, a period or occasion of unrestrained, often orgiastic, revelry.
savoir-faire (French) "to know [how] to do"; the ability to say or do the right thing.
sedulous working hard and steadily; diligent.
'sprit de corps (French, esprit de corps) "spirit of the corps or group"; an attitude of enthusiasm and devotion among members of a group for each other, the group, and its cause.
stolid having or showing little or no emotion or sensitivity.
strafe to attack ground positions or troops with machine-gun fire from low-flying planes.
sulfanilamide a sulfur compound used in treatment of various bacterial infections.
tepid barely or moderately warm; lukewarm.
terse concise; free of superfluous words.
torpid sluggish; slow and dull; lethargic; apathetic.
Tu sei un pazzo imbecille! (Italian) "You are a crazy idiot!"
U.S.O. The United Service Organizations provide entertainment and recreation for the armed forces. During World War II, they sponsored numerous appearances of celebrities to entertain the troops.
ubiquitous everywhere at the same time; omnipresent.
ululating moaning or lamenting loudly.
unctuous oily or greasy; characterized by a smug, smooth pretense.
