Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Glossary

food bank

A place where stocks of food like basic provisions and nonperishable items are supplied to people free of charge.

sentimental

Characterized by feelings of sadness, nostalgia, or heightened emotion

ratty

In bad condition or shabby

endure

suffer patiently

hesitate

Pause in indecision before saying or doing something

mascot

A person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck, especially one linked to a particular organization or event

Marine

a member of a body of troops trained to serve in the sea or land

conscience

a person's moral sense of right and wrong, which acts as a guide to their behavior

infested

of insects or animals: to be present in large numbers, typically in a way that causes damage

fragile

easily broken or damaged, delicate

knowledgeable

intelligent and well-informed

fierce

a heartfelt and powerful intensity

analyze

examine methodically and in detail

slammer

(slang) prison

con artist

a person who cheats or tricks others into believing something that is untrue, often with the intention of taking advantage of them

torment

severe suffering

inscrutable

impossible to understand or interpret

fraud

deception

obscure

not discovered or known about

enigmatic

mysterious; difficult to understand

unfathomable

incapable of being fully understood

agnostic

a person who believes that nothing is or can be known of the existence of God

mural

a painting or work of art executed on a wall

overwhelming

great in amount

Dejame ver

let me look at you

Ay que muchacho tan guapo

Oh what a handsome boy

te pareces a tu papa

You look just like your father

lunatic

an eccentric or extremely foolish person

second amendment

The second amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right of citizens to keep and bear arms.

obscenities

offensive words or expressions

oleander

a shrub or small tree

hijo de mi vida

son of my life

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