The Diary of Anais Nin Glossary

The Diary of Anais Nin Glossary

Foible

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character.

Inchoate

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Lagniappe

A small, unexpected gift or bonus.

Grandiloquent

Pompous or extravagant in language or style, often to impress.

Inveterate

Having a particular habit or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

Machination

A crafty and involved plot, often for sinister purposes.

Hubris

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Jocular

Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

Idyll

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque scene or period.

Kaleidoscopic

Having complex patterns of colors; constantly changing.

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