The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau Glossary

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Accomplishment

Achievement, Attainment, Feat (Noun).

Veracity

Truthfulness, Accuracy, Correctness (Noun).

Superfluous

Surplus, Extra, Excess, Redundant (Adjective).

Despicable

Contemptible, Detestable, Abominable (Adjective).

Disposition

Temperament, Constitution, Characteristics (Noun).

Exquisite

Beautiful, Elegant, Graceful (Adjective).

Emolument

Payment, Fee, Charge (Noun).

Commendation

Congratulation, Appreciation, Praise (Noun).

Incessantly

Constantly, Continuously, Ceaselessly (Adverb).

Indelible

Ineradicable, Ineffaceable, Permanent (Adjective).

Conspicuous

Noticeable, Discernible, Perceptible (Adjective).

Effeminate

Womanly, Foppish (Adjective).

Abstinence

Temperance, Sobriety, Teetotalism (Noun).

Insolent

Impertinent, Impudent, Impolite (Adjective).

Rectitude

Righteousness, Uprightness, Goodness (Noun).

Annihilate

Obliterate, Exterminate, Eradicate, Abolish (Verb).

Equilibrium

Balance, Symmetry, Equipoise (Noun).

Propensity

Tendency, Inclination, Proneness, Susceptibility (Noun).

Indiscreet

Imprudent, Impolite, Irresponsible (Adjective).

Ebullition

The act of bubbling or boiling (Noun).

Voluptuousness

Hedonism, Self-indulgence (Noun).

Obstinacy

Stubbornness, Inflexibility, Rigidity (Noun).

Infantine

Childish, Juvenile (Adjective).

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