The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia Glossary

by Ursula Le Guin

The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia Glossary

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Degenerated

Debased, Degraded, Vitiated (Adjective).

Durable

Resistant, Strong, Sturdy (Adjective).

Mournful

Sad, Unhappy, Melancholic (Adjective).

Freighter

A cargo ship (Noun).

Phallic

Something that resembles the male reproductive organ (Adjective).

Arbitrary

Whimsical, Capricious, Erratic (Adjective).

Irresolute

Indecisive, Hesitant (Adjective).

Abrupt

Short, Terse, Brisk (Adjective).

Comprehend

Understand, Apprehend, Grasp (Verb).

Prophylactic

Preventive, Precautionary, Protective (Adjective).

Prestidigitator

Magician, Conjurer (Noun).

Delirium

Dementia, Frenzy (Noun).

Incredulity

Doubt, Disbelief (Noun).

Contagion

Infection, Contamination (Noun).

Tautological

Repetitive, Recurring (Adjective).

Suppleness

Adaptability, Pliability (Noun).

Commotion

Disturbance, Tumult, Clamor (Noun).

Elocution

Speech, Articulation (Noun).

Encroaching

Trespassing, Impinging (Adjective).

Perversity

Stubbornness, Obstinacy, Obduracy (Noun).

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