Discourse on Colonialism Glossary

by Aime Cesaire

Discourse on Colonialism Glossary

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dupe

slow-witted person

pernicious

producing a harmful effect

expiate

atone for sin or guilt, compensate

voluptuous

of sensual pleasure

puerile

childish, youthful

villainous

disgusting

punitive

tending to punish

mince

minimize

sordid

dirty, muddy

indignant

displaying a state of anger

baleful

disastrous, fatal

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