We Were the Mulvaneys Glossary

by Joyce Carol Oates

We Were the Mulvaneys Glossary

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Terminated

Quickly ended

Stark

Very significant and important

Misrepresent

To falsely describe something, or to describe a person in a way that makes them appear worse than they really are

Recall

Suddenly remember

A trace

A small clue or memory

Cruel

Extremely unfair

Mad dash

To quickly run from one task to another

Fantastical

Odd and unexpected

Grace

A sense of elegance and poise

Dexterity

Skill and ability

Ceased

Stopped

Querulous

Whiny and impatient

Accelerate

Begin to move forwards

Vaguely

Unclearly; hiding a person's true intentions

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