Left to Tell

Left to Tell Glossary

Annihilate

Destroy utterly; obliterate.

Arrogant

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

Camouflage

The disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings.

Chastise

Rebuke or reprimand severely.

Dilapidated

(Of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

Fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Genocide

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

Holstered

Put (a gun) into its holster.

Incandescent

Emitting light as a result of being heated.

Inconsolable

(Of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated.

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Prolific

(Of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.

Recede

Go or move back or further away from a previous position.

Scorn

The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

scour

Clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.

Stifling

(Of heat, air, or a room) very hot and causing difficulties in breathing; suffocating.

Tarpaulin

Heavy-duty waterproof cloth, originally of tarred canvas.

Tentative

Not certain or fixed; provisional.

treacherous

Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.

Ulterior

Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.

Vengeance

Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

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