The Things We Cannot Say Glossary

The Things We Cannot Say Glossary

mottled

Blotchy or covered in spots.

neurotypical

Being able to process sensory input without cognitive difficulties related to conditions like schizophrenia or autism.

incontinence

The inability to control the discharge of one's human waste.

mortification

The state of suffering extreme shame or humiliation.

debase

To suffer a reduction to a lower status.

incredulous

Skeptical and disbelieving.

formidable

Daunting and imposing.

passivity

A state of meek inaction.

contrite

Remorseful and apologetic.

reverence

A profound respect and admiration verging on worship.

cognitive

Relative to the logical functions of the brain.

prelude

Anything which occurs prior to an event or activity in a preliminary capacity.

sustenance

Nourishment necessary to sustain life.

connotation

The implied meaning of words based on context.

sullen

Characterizing a brooding, gloomy, and isolated emotional state.

resilience

The ability to recover quickly from a depressed emotional state caused by disappointment of expectations.

ostensibly

The initial appearance of expectations for why something is happening or being done.

catatonic

A non-responsive state of psychological or emotional paralysis.

ornate

Excessively ornamental in design or decor.

acquiesce

To surrender in agreement to another's demand.

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