A History of the World in Six Glasses Glossary

by Tom Standage

A History of the World in Six Glasses Glossary

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Factotum

a person who does multiple types of jobs

Zeal

enthusiasm

Arduous

marked by great effort

Phronesis

wisdom in relation to trying to find an answer to a problem

Belligerent

hostile and agressive

Suspiration

a long, deep sigh

To delegate

to give someone something to do

Cohesive

closely united

Panacea

a cure which is seen as universal

Assiduity

constant or close application or effort

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