The Years (Annie Ernaux novel) Glossary

The Years (Annie Ernaux novel) Glossary

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Sanguine

Optimistic, upbeat

Exulted

Rejoiced, cheered

Compunction

Hesitation, unease

Mendacious

Hypocritical, dishonest

Defamatory

Vicious, abusive

Parcity

Smallness, inadequacy

Oblique

Slanting, tilting

Fraternising

Mixing, associating

Strident

Harsh, rough

Prudence

Wisdom, judgement

Irascible

Hot tempered

Vestige

Sign, imprint

Obstinate

Inflexibile, stubborn

Denigrate

Attack, diminish

Berserk

Insane, mad

Solitary

Alone, companionless

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