The Shining (1977 Novel) Glossary

by Stephen King

The Shining (1977 Novel) Glossary

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Barbed

Describing a remark that is deliberately hurtful.

Innocuous

Characterized as not being inoffensive.

Reluctantly

Characterized as being hesitant.

Unheeding

Not paying any attention.

Guttural

Describing a harsh sound produced in the throat.

Ceaselessly

Characterized as being continuous.

Taper

To become reduced towards the end of something.

Caricature

A picture of a person in which certain characteristics are purposely exaggerated.

Sedate

To calm down.

Brazen

Characterized as being bold.

Recoil

To flinch or move back due to fear.

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