The Dong with a Luminous Noise Glossary

by Edward Lear

The Dong with a Luminous Noise Glossary

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Vicissitudes

Changes or variations, typically unpleasant, in circumstances or fortune.

Implacable

Unable to be appeased or pacified.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Taciturn

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Effulgent

Shining brightly; radiant.

Proclivity

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination.

Munificent

Larger or more generous than usual or necessary.

Quixotic

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

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