Night Funeral in Harlem Glossary

Night Funeral in Harlem Glossary

Anathema

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

Felicity

Intense happiness or the ability to find appropriate expression for one’s thoughts.

Intractable

Hard to control or deal with; stubborn.

Rectitude

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.

Propitiate

To win or regain the favor of a god, spirit, or person by doing something pleasing.

Deference

Polite submission and respect.

Erudite

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Inequity

Lack of fairness or justice.

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