In the Dream House Glossary

by Carmen Maria Machado

In the Dream House Glossary

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Rebuttal

Contradiction, denial

Subversive

Rebel, disloyal

Emancipated

Liberated

Benevolent

Kind, caring

Levity

Liveliness, fun

Zany

Odd, bizzare

Conundrum

Dilemma, problem

Pivotal

Crucial, central

Sycophant

Flatterer, bootlicker

Perdition

Doom, hellfire

Astute

Sharp, brilliant

Stagnant

Motionless, stale

Mettle

Spirit, courage

Innocuous

Innocent, harmless

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