The Cider House Rules Glossary

The Cider House Rules Glossary

Ridiculous

Ludicrous, Farcical, Hilarious (Adjective).

Substantial

Considerable, Material, Sizable (Adjective).

Flexibility

Pliability, Malleability, Plasticity (Noun).

Inexhaustible

Unlimited, Infinite, Endless (Adjective).

Impediment

Hindrance, Obstacle, Barrier (Noun). C.f. Shakespeare: “Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments”.

Fervent

Ardent, Sincere, Passionate (Adjective).

Distinguished

Eminent, Renowned, Famous (Adjective).

Demonstrative

Expressive, Emotional, Communicative (Adjective).

Erode

Wear away, Dissolve, Abrade (Verb).

Insatiable

Unquenchable, Unappeasable, Voracious (Adjective).

Benefactor

Patron, Supporter, Champion of a cause (Noun).

Grimace

Scowl, Frown, Sneer (Verb).

Placidity

Calmness, Tranquillity (Noun).

Bawl

Shout, Yell, Scream (Verb).

Startling

Surprising, Astonishing, Amazing (Adjective).

Ambiguity

Ambivalence, Equivocation (Noun).

Determined

Resolute, Unwavering, Adamant (Adjective).

Disdain

Contempt, Scorn, Derision (Noun).

Vigorous

Spirited, Mettlesome, Resolute (Adjective).

Manifestation

Display, Demonstration, Exhibition, Presentation (Noun).

Overwhelming

Profuse, Enormous, Immense (Adjective).

Contradiction

Opposition, Refutation, Denial (Noun).

Inadequate

Deficient, Insufficient, Scanty (Adjective).

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