The Hero of This Book Glossary

by Elizabeth McCracken

The Hero of This Book Glossary

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Written by Monica Barry

Execrate

Loathe, condemn

Catalyze

Activate, prepare

Menacing

Threatening, scary

Forbearance

Patience, tolerance

Untoward

Unusual, unexpected

Caucus

Conference, assembly

Vitriolic

Savage, bitter

Nihilism

Denial, negativity

Proclivity

Leaning, tendency

Imperious

Officious, commanding

Grandiquent

Wordy, bombastic

Vilify

Defame, abuse

Promulgate

Spread, publicize

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