Summer of My German Soldier Glossary

Summer of My German Soldier Glossary

fastidious

Especially attentive to the accuracy of details.

pulsate

A sensation of throbbing occurring on a regular and predictable rhythm.

cobbler

A shoe maker.

grandeur

Characterized by an opulent sense of splendor and magnificence.

jaunty

A cocky, rougish sense of style and personality.

acquiescence

Utter compliance and submissive behavior.

palatable

Agreeabe to one's personal taste, desires or expectations.

jeopardize

To place in harm's way or in danger of not working out as planned.

exultation

A sense of unbridled joyousness so profound that it must be publicly celebrated.

coiffure

Referending a person's style of doing their hair.

pertinent

Relevant and applicable to the subject, topic or situation at hand.

brittle

In a fragile and delicate state in which the potential and possibility of breaking is increased.

periodicals

Newspapers, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets or any material published at regular intervals.

impassive

Reacting without demonstrating any emotions.

inordinate

Disproportionate, unwarranted, excessive or unrestrained amount.

reverie

A brief period of being trapped within a daydream-like fantasy.

gnarled

Twisted and malformed; bent out of shape.

presumptuous

Disrespecfully forward and overly familiar.

obstinate

Stubborn and inflexible.

swoon

A sudden sensation of lightheaded and dizziness which may lead to fainting or a briefer loss of consciousness.

loping

A long stride that slowly bounds along.

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