Dinner Along the Amazon Glossary

Dinner Along the Amazon Glossary

raucous

Wild and out of control.

pilfered

Taken surreptitiously because it is not yours; stolen.

penchant

A specific and strong inclination toward doing something.

obtrusive

Sticking out in a way that draws negative attention.

acquiesced

Having given in to external pressure.

concertize

To perform live in concert.

tremulous

The attitude one presents to the world through their facial expression.

ulterior

An intent or purpose that is covert or concealed.

philanthropist

A person who donates their wealth to charitable or benevolent causes.

incapacitation

Being in a state of physical helplessness and dependence.

ebullience

A state characterized by joyous exuberance and enthusiastic response.

nonchalant

Done in a seemingly careless or haphazard way.

veneer

Being the best possible; superlative.

tangible

Something which can be experienced with the senses.

clamored

Screamed, shouted or other having attention called by loud outburst.

solipsism

A belief that reality exists only as a projection of a single individual mind.

detritus

Leftover debris or material from a larger entity which has been disintegrated.

impertinence

A display of behavior considered rude or impolite.

mien

The attitude one presents to the world through their facial expression.

unparagoned

Being the best possible; superlative.

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