Sisters in Law Glossary

by Linda Hirshman

Sisters in Law Glossary

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bipartisan

two-party

ravel

confusion

repudiate

reject, decline

uppity

self-important, arrogant

the limelight

an object of public attention

subservient

dependent, obedient

preeminent

great, outstanding, distinguished

invoke

appeal, to look for support

resurgent

increasing or reviving

suffrage

a right to vote

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