Riddley Walker Glossary

by Russell Hoban

Riddley Walker Glossary

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Assiduity

Diligence, sedulity

Vengeance

Retaliation, revenge

Discordant

Clashing, contrary

Debonair

Gracious, courteous

Levity

Vivacity, hilarity

Solicitous

Thoughtful, attentive

Delinquent

Offending, criminal

Reverence

Recognition, worship

Acclivity

Upward slope

Emblazoned

Adorned, painted

Transgressed

Lapsed, misbehaved

Protrudes

Extends, projects

Accrue

Earn

Admonish

Upbraid, rebuke

Demeanor

Appearance, manner

Pristine

Spotless, perfect

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