Solitaire Glossary

by Alice Oseman

Solitaire Glossary

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Coercive

Related to giving threats

Virulence

Bitter hostility

Obtuse

Dull, stupid

Transmute

Convert, change

Heinous

Wicked, evil

Antagonist

Opponent, enemy

Intrinsic

Natural, innate

Opaque

Hazy, misty

Swivel

Pivot, hinge

Emblazon

Paint, decorate

Paradox

Puzzle, conflict

Transient

Short, brief

Premise

Ground, basis

Sojourn

Stopover, visit

Retrenchment

Bankruptcy, crisis

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