Republic of Lies Glossary

by Anna Merlan

Republic of Lies Glossary

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Abstemious

Moderate, austere

Fallible

Imperfect, weak

Fulminate

Declaim, protest

Concocted

Assembled, prepared

Enunciate

Pronounce, vocalise

Congregation

Faithful believers

Supercilious

Arrogant, overbearing

Mercenary

Covetous, greedy

Alacrity

Zeal, enthusiasm

Imperious

Assertive, officious

Meandering

Winding, twisting

Pervasive

Extensive, penetrating

Eccentric

Abnormal, unconventional

Reverie

Daydream

Impetus

Thrust, motive force

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