The Wicked Day Glossary

by Mary Stewart

The Wicked Day Glossary

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Pernicious

Destructive, adverse

Obtruded

Imposed by force

Pecuniary

Money, capital

Complaisance

Affability

Profligate

Prodigal, extravagant

Insinuating

Hinting something bad

Petulance

Bad temper

Adamant

Unyeilding, unshakeable

Arrogate

Taking control illegally

Duress

Pressure, compulsion

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