Rameau's Nephew Glossary

Rameau's Nephew Glossary

ambitious

having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

benefactor

a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause

deliberate

done consciously and intentionally

destitute

without the basic necessities of life

eternity

infinite or unending time

extinguish

cause a fire or light to cease to burn or shine

folly

lack of good sense

fuss

a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest

ignominy

public shame or disgrace

impudent

not showing due respect for another person

incorrigible

not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed

malice

the intention or desire to do evil

mediocre

of only moderate quality, not very good

ravish

archaic seize and carry off someone by force

treacherous

guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

vile

extremely unpleasant

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