The Polar Express Glossary

by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express Glossary

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Blithe

Uncaring, casual

Obfuscate

Confuse, jumble

Nuance

Subtlety, shade

Oblivion

Blackout, insensibility

Anomaly

Peculiarity, oddity

Corroborate

Support, validate

Plausible

Likely, convincing

Bewildered

Confused, mystified

Heathen

Disbeliever

Plaudit

Compliment, praise

Blatant

Obvious, transparent

Blasphemy

Cursing, disrespect

Enigma

Riddle, mystery

Obdurate

Wilful, unbending

Credulous

Naive, trusting

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