Desperate Characters Glossary

by Paula Fox

Desperate Characters Glossary

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Awe

A feeling of respect mixed with wonder

Inherit

To receive something from the death of the owner

Perpetuating

Make something continue indefinitely

Sardonic

Cynical

Sauntered

Walk in a relaxed manner

Status quo

Maintaining the existing rules of society

Avaricious

Greed for money and materialistic wants

Assuage

To relieve an unpleasant feeling

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