The Room Where It Happened Glossary

The Room Where It Happened Glossary

parliamentary

having to do with legislative branches of governance

incessant

never ending, perpetually annoying

inertia

a state of apathetic inactivity

impious

wicked and immoral

intercession

an intervention made for the purpose of negotiation

inexorable

relentlessly unstoppable and bound to happen

anomaly

a glitch in the pattern; an inconsistency that is usually quite unexpected

omertà

a term originating from the vow of silence taken by members of Mafia to never discuss or even admit organized crime exists

spurious

being sold as legitimate when actually bogus

repertoire

a list of talents or abilities that a person has possesses

inane

absurdly uninformed stupidity

verify

the process of authenticating truth and facts

tenacity

a show of persistent stubbornness

formidable

powerful and intimidating

obviate

to hinder or forestall already settled plans

tsunami

a tidal wave or metaphorical equivalent

skirmish

a small-scale battle that is part of a larger overall war

periphery

something tangential to the main focus as if seen from the corner of one’s eye

substantive

of central importance and significance

recalcitrance

defiant state of rebellious non-cooperation

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