For the Time Being Glossary

by Annie Dillard

For the Time Being Glossary

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ambivalent

having mixed feelings

absolute

to be complete

rustic

to be plain in fashion

enlightenment

to have greater insight

sacred

holy

tyrant

an oppressive ruler.

totalitarian

autocratic system of government

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