The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World Glossary

by Suzan-Lori Parks

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World Glossary

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Thug

a person who earns a living by performing illegal activities

Ratchet

something which is destroyed

Yearn

to act in a persisting manner or desire something strongly

Serene

a person who is calm and collected

Quell

to suppress something

Fortitude

the internal strength to endure harsh times

Abrogate

to ban something in a formal manner

Epiphany

a realization someone comes to, often attributed to divine intervention

Hubris

having a lot of pride, derogatory term

Incognito

someone who does not reveal a true identity while performing an action

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