Either/Or (Batuman) Glossary

by Elif Batuman

Either/Or (Batuman) Glossary

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Perusal

Scanning, inspection

Berated

Rebuked, criticized

Edicted

Commanded, ordered

Unctuous

Cringing, servile

Zenith

Peak, top

Indomitable

Firm, invincible

Vacuous

Empty, absent

Tactile

Touchable

Obdurate

Inflexible, immovable

Frenetic

Wild, maniac

Demure

Meek, quiet

Petulance

Impatience

Veneer

Appearance, exterior

Didactic

Academic, informative

Ramify

Expand, divide

Oblivion

Unconsciousness, darkness

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