Linton Kwesi Johnson: Poetry Glossary

Linton Kwesi Johnson: Poetry Glossary

Prerogative

a right which only a person from a certain social class or family can take advantage of

Benevolent

a person manifesting kindness towards someone who does not deserve it

Complacency

the act of being overly satisfied with one’s personal achievements

Solace

consolation offered by inanimate objects

Covert

something which is not common knowledge

Earnest

an adjective used to describe a person who is convinced about the truth of an idea

Pivot

an object’s central point or a central idea which is seen as the starting point of a belief

Lavish

word used to describe a rich person or a highly decorated object

To plunge

to jump quickly or to fall suddenly

To apply oneself

to force yourself to work hard in order to achieve a goal

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