An American Dream Glossary

An American Dream Glossary

Strident

loud and insistent

Vivid

lifelike

Hooey

nonsense

Gentry

(of someone) born in a wealthy family

On the wagon

an expression used to describe someone who is sober

To bungle

to mess up

Vindictive

desiring revenge

Bravura

great skill

Spurious

not valid

Lurid

sensational

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