Straight Man Glossary

by Richard Russo

Straight Man Glossary

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Lacerate

Slash, tear

Resolute

Intent, firm

Proclivity

Fondness, bias

Hilarity

Merriment, fun

Scintillation

Glistering, glinting

Promenade

Avenue, front

Repudiate

Abandon, reject

Obeisance

Honour, respect

Esconce

Lodge, settle

Pristine

Pure, perfect

Admonished

Scold, rebuke

Corpulent

Overweight, fat

Invective

Curse, abuse

Rudimentary

Initial, basic

Luminary

Inspiration, leader

Indolent

Idle, sloth

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