Leave Taking Glossary

by Winsome Pinnock

Leave Taking Glossary

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Preponderance

Supremacy, leadership

Relegated

Downgraded

Puerile

Immature, silly

Unctuous

Humble, sincere

Levity

Humour, glee

Vindictive

Butter, vengeful

Aversion

Hatred, dislike

Pungent

Acidic, strong

Nuance

Fine distinction

Obdurate

Inflexible

Rampant

Unchecked, uncontrolled

Capitulate

Yield, surrender

Opulence

Luxury

Inept

Unskilled, clumsy

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