The Ethics of Ambiguity Glossary

by Simone De Beauvoir

The Ethics of Ambiguity Glossary

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Cloister

Seclusion, isolation, shelter

Murmured

Muttered, mumbled, speak in indistinct way

Conduce to

Helps in making something occur

Concurrent

Parallel, coincident

Bleak

Lunar, expose

Cravate

Silk scarf especially worn by men

Striding

Treading, stalking

Vehemence

Forcefulness, vigour

Mellifluous

Fruity, mellow, smooth

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