Make Your Home Among Strangers Glossary

by Jennine Capó Crucet

Make Your Home Among Strangers Glossary

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Written by Suvini De Silva

contamination

the act of making something detereorate in quality

underestimated

misjudged

euphemism

understatement

banter

wordplay

oppressive

harsh

pixilated

confused

corralled

gathered together

integrity

unity

egregious

horrific

hallucinating

seeing things that are not actually there

ricocheted

bounced off

stubby

sturdy

blustery

stormy

ventured

went on a dangerous or risky journey

turbulence

turmoil

jangled

made a ringing metallic sound

groggy

confused

chaperone

companion

splay

spread

gash

a deep wound made by a cut

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