A Bend in the River Glossary

by V.S. Naipaul

A Bend in the River Glossary

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Azure

Bright blue in colour

Malignant

Hostile, spiteful

Panoply

Collection, range

Arrogated

Secure, seize

Suave

Poised, sophisticated

Counterfeit

Fake, sham

Crevice

Split, crack

Benign

Cordial, kind

Amalgamate

Combine, blend

Languid

Relaxed, sluggish

Infringed

Disobeyed, breached

Pecuniary

Economic, financial

Stolid

Dull, impassive

Notorious

Renowned, infamous

Scrupulous

Upright, meticulous

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