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The Bluest Eye Vocab

"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison high school level vocabulary

TermDefinition
unyielding not apt to give way under pressure
foists to force upon of impose fraudulently or unjustifyably
abhorrent disgusting, loathing, repugnant
ameliorating fix something that is bad
sloe the small bluish-black fruit of the blackthorn, with a sharp sour taste
genuflected lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect
galoshes a waterproof overshoe, typically made of rubber
croup inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties.
moult shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth
extemporized improvised
macabre disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury
epithets an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality
incorrigival dialect of the word "incorrigible," meaning unable to be corrected or improved
placidly quiet and serene
guileless innocent and without deception
scythe a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or wheat
surreptitiously stealthy
surfeit cause to want no more of something as a result of having consumed or done it excessively
slovenliness untidy
liniment a liquid or lotion
prolific plentiful
furtive secretive
fastidious attentive to detail
peruading
scruples a feeling of doubt because of the morality of a course of action
misanthropes people who dislike humankind and avoid society
arabesque an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines
diffident modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
lascivious feeling or revealing an offensive sexual desire
avocation hobby
poignant eye-opening to a sadness or regret
acquiescence reluctant acceptance of something without protest
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