Breaking Night Glossary

by Liz Murray

Breaking Night Glossary

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Anguish

Severe pain or suffering

Avoidance

Keeping away from or not doing something

Cherish

To love and care for something/someone

Isolation

Being alone

Realistic

Something that is sensible; something that can be achieved

Serenity

Something that is calm and peaceful

Sheer

Utter (used to add emphasis)

Stride

To walk with long and measured steps

Unfold

To play out

Willpower

A person's ability to control impulses

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