Elephant's Graveyard Glossary

Elephant's Graveyard Glossary

abide

accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation

caboose

a railroad car with accommodations for the train crew, typically attached to the end of the train

clamor

a loud and confused noise

decency

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

fella

nonstandard spelling of fellow

insane

seriously mentally ill

leap

jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force

lewdness

lust

lumber

move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

optimistic

hopeful and confident about the future

pantheon

all the gods of a people or religion collectively

patriotic

having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country

pristine

in its original condition

rubberneck

a person who turns their head to stare at something in a foolish manner, esp. while driving a car

substitute

a person or thing acting or serving in place of another

temptress

a woman who tempts someone to do something, typically a sexually attractive woman who sets out to allure or seduce someone

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