Despair Glossary

by Vladimir Nabokov

Despair Glossary

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Conscious

Being very aware of something or someone

Forge

To make or create

Motionless

Not moving; being still

Superfluous

Unnecessary, usually when there is more than enough of something

Unbidden

Doing something without having been commanded or invited

Thrive

To flourish or do well

Plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable

Inquisitive

Being curious, usually asking questions or doing research

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