Decline and Fall Glossary

by Evelyn Waugh

Decline and Fall Glossary

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discretion

the freedom of choice

subsidiary

secondary, minor

modest

shy

elocution

speech that is clearly and effectively delivered

erratic

unpredictable

jaunty

merry, lively

impregnability

difficult to be accessed

obscurely

darkly, dully

disconsolate

unfortunate, miserable, unlucky

palatial

rich, wealthy

ferocity

cruelty, savageness

detain

keep long

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