Out of Africa Glossary

by Isak Dinesen

Out of Africa Glossary

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Vexatious

Provoking, Cumbersome

Mien

Expression, Appearance

Reconnoiter

Exploration, Inspect

Indemnification

Compensation, Atonement

Sagacity

Intelligence, Insight

Irascible

Short-tempered, Grumpy

Renegade

Imposter, Traitor

Commiseration

Sympathy, Compassion

Repugn

Oppose, Defy

Perdition

Catastrophe, Destruction

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