My Sainted Aunts Glossary

My Sainted Aunts Glossary

tetchy

bad mood or temper; can be irritated easily

humiliation

to embarrass and shame another person or self

travail

to get through a hard and painful time or effort

insight

the ability to glimpse into a deeper understanding

yatra

a religious journey for the soul

mettle

the ability to rise above a hard situation and address it in a calm and copious manner

exasperating

getting frustrated or stressed

whim

an instinct

phobia

a fear of something

penance

a type of meditation, thought of giving back to benefit oneself

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