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Marigolds

Vocabulary from Marigolds by Eugenia Coller

TermDefinition
illusive having the nature of or based on a fantasy
skein coils of yarn
amorphous having no distinct shape (an amoeba)
chary having great caution
poignant inspiring powerful emotions, esp. pity or sadness
imminence likely to happen soon
elude escape
reverie daydreaming, absentminded
ostensible pretended, appearing so
ramshackle broken down or poor condition
retribution the act of taking revenge
stoicism indifference to pleasure or pain
perverse likely to oppose or contradict
bravado swaggering show of courage
placidly quiet and tranquil manner
impotent lacking power or ability
exuberance eager enjoyment or approval
terse brief and to the point
degradation low or downcast state
squalor dirtiness
verve an energetic style
contrition sorrow for sin due to fear of damnation
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