A Man Called Ove Glossary

A Man Called Ove Glossary

Curmudgeon

Someone with a bad temper

Façade

An appearance that is put-on to conceal another less diserable reality

Flex

To bend or warp

Imperfection

Having (a) fault(s)

Incompetent

Someone who is unable to do a job properly

Instinctive

An automatic behavior

Nook and Cranny

An idiom meaning small, obscure places where things could be hidden

Obstinate

Stubborn; unwilling to change ones own opinion or preplanned course of action

Persecution

To treat someone badly and unfairly, usually because of religion or race

Skepticism

Doubting the validity or truth of something

Tarpaulins

A very heavy-duty waterproof cloth

Twit

A foolish person

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