"The Comet" and Other Shorter Writings Glossary

"The Comet" and Other Shorter Writings Glossary

proliferation

an explosive production and spread of that which is produced

inquisitive

expressing a curious nature characterized by constant questioning

emancipation

deliverance or liberation from a state lacking freedom

ramparts

barricades or barriers used for fortification

plausible

something that can be believed to happen, even if it seems outlandish

prominent

having attained fame, respect or renown

balderdash

slang expression denying the reason or truth of an assertion by another

exploitation

to profit off the labor of others

pecuniary

dealing with issue of finances and economics

orator

a person who gives speeches

forbearance

a state of patience and restraint

immortality

everlasting life without death

incubus

a soul sucking demon arriving in the night disguised as nightmare

contravene

to infringe or violate an agreement

reclamation

the repossession or retrieval of something

abrogation

the repeal or annulment of a contractual agreement

intermingle

the action of combining or mixing together

physiography

the physical geography of an area

disposition

the temperament or mood of a person

rickety

insecure as a result of being wobbly; broken-down and unstable

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