Swords Against Death Glossary

by Fritz Leiber

Swords Against Death Glossary

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Promenade

To stroll, walk

Incredulity

Disbelief, doubt

Martinet

A strict disciplinarian, taskmaster

Sagacity

Wisdom, quickly-wittedness

Contumelious

Offensive, insulting

Edify

To teach, instruct

Demeanor

Manner, attitude

Limpid

Transparent, glassy

Unpalatable

Distasteful, disagreeable

Alleviation

Relief, solace

Onerous

Heavy, burdensome

Reprimand

To reproach, lecture

Indemnity

To protect, secure

Maladroit

Clumsy, awkward

Dexterous

Artful, skillful

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