The Garden of the Finzi-Continis Glossary

by Giorgio Bassani

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis Glossary

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stimulus

a thing that triggers a response

tenderness

gentleness

necropolis

a cemetery

excursion

an outing

deported

to expel a foreigner

paralytic

someone who is paralysed - stiffness of limbs

ancient

old

well-bred

well mannered

Fascists

totalitarian supporter

lunatic

a crazy person

uncultivated

not educated.

thesis

a theory

proletariat

working class

zest

enthusiasm

Botanical

plant garden

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