The Train Driver Glossary

by Athol Fugard

The Train Driver Glossary

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Munificent

Liberal, generous

Pecant

Sinful, guilty

Lascivious

Dirty, lewd

Nugatory

Trivial, worthless

Hiatus

Break, pause

Succumb

Give way, submit

Juxtaposition

Closeness, proximity

Paramount

Most important, prime

Credulous

Trusting, naive

Ingratiate

Win over

Blithe

Casual, uncaring

Corrosive

Burning, eroding

Palpable

Notable, visible

Bequeathed

Handed down, entrusted

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