The Centaur Glossary

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Expiate

Atone, Redeem, Offset (Verb).

Agony

Extreme pain, Anguish, Trauma (Noun).

Mischance

Accident, Mishap (Noun).

Turbulent

Stormy, Tumultuous, Tempestuous (Adjective).

Chiron

A wise Centaur in the Greek mythology, famous for his medicinal skills (Noun).

Atonement

Expiation, Penance, Reparation (Noun).

Rustle

Swish, Whisper, To make a soft sound (Verb).

Disagreeable

Ill-tempered, Irritable, Grumpy (Adjective).

Baloney

Nonsense, Gibberish (Noun).

Firmament

The sky or the heavens (Noun).

Herdsmen

Shepherds, Cattlemen, Cowboys (Noun).

Convulse

Shudder, Jerk (Verb).

Glimmering

Shining, Shimmering, Glittering (Adjective).

Foundering

Sinking, Submerging, Capsizing (Adjective).

Anticipation

Prediction, Forecast (Noun).

Determination

Resolution, Resoluteness, Firmness of purpose (Noun).

Enigmatic

Inexplicable, Baffling, Mysterious (Adjective).

Vestigial

Rudimentary, Undeveloped, Immature (Adjective).

Abashed

Embarrassed, Ashamed, Remorseful (Adjective).

Contemptible

Despicable, Detestable, Hateful (Adjective).

Iridescent

Glittering, Sparkling, Shining (Adjective).

Abandoned

Deserted, Forsaken, Uninhabited (Adjective).

Phantasmal

Illusory (Adjective).

Coruscate

Sparkle, Flash, Shine (Verb).

Intricate

Complex, Complicated, Tangled (Adjective).

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