The Housemaid Glossary

by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid Glossary

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Harrowing

Acutely distressing

Blatant

Evident, obvious

Plausible

Credible, probable

Curtailed

Cut short

Retraction

Withdrawal of accusations

Torpid

Dull, slow

Demure

Meek, timid

Opaque

Hazy, cloudy

Loquacious

Chatty, talkative

Sanctimonious

Morally superior

Malediction

Curse, oath

Scuttle

Sink

Malleable

Soft, pliable

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