Zora Neale Hurston: Short Stories Glossary

Zora Neale Hurston: Short Stories Glossary

Cherish

To appreciate something

Mealy-mouthed

To be afraid to speak frankly or straightforwardly.

Condemn

To criticise or disapprove

subdued

When something is kept under control; usually by force

Skeptical

To be suspicious or not completely accepting of something

Wretched

to be in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

Ambition

To aim to achieve something (higher)

Frugal

When something is insufficient i.e. being cheap with money

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