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Hunger of Memory
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pastoral (n/adj) | work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life |
| Aria (n) | in opera, a long song sung by one soloist |
| Indelible | (adj) unable to be erased or removed |
| Diffident (adj) | shy, modest, lacking self-confidence |
| Ethos (n) | the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era |
| Precocious (adj) | developing abilities (intellect) earlier than the usual age |
| Epigram (n) | a witty saying or remark |
| Demeaning (adj) | causing someone to lose status or respect; putting down |
| Archetypal (adj) | very typical of a certain kind of person or thing |
| Pedantic (adj) | marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning |
| Dogma (n) | something held as an established opinion; church doctrine on morals, etc. |
| Tenet (n) | principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| Agnostic (n) | a person who is not committed to believing (or not) in the existence of god |
| Orthodox (adj) | conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion |
| Secular (adj) | not associated with religion in any way |
| Hauteur (n) | overbearing pride with a superior manner towards inferiors |
| Obsequious (adj) | too eager to please, marked by fawning attentiveness; sucking up |
| Decadent (adj) | appealing to self-indulgence (in luxury); marked by decay or decline |
| Listless (adj) | lacking spirit, energy, or interest |
| Innocuous (adj) | harmless; not likely to give offense or rouse strong feelings |
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