The Longest Memory

The Longest Memory Glossary

persevere

to keep doing something difficult with little or no chance of success

incompatible

two things which stand in conflict with each other and cannot be reconciled

prodigious

of a momentous and impressive size or degree; abnormal

conscience

an inner voice or feeling which guides a person's perspective on right and wrong

fraternize

to associate with others, usually suggesting a commonality or sense of equality

benefactor

a person of power or influence who supports someone less privileged

devour

to consume with a great hunger

disdain

a feeling of contempt expressed toward another

cadence

the rhythm of language

resurrect

to bring back from the dead

dingy

grimy or shabby in appearance

dominion

authority or sway over others

overseer

person in charge of managing the labor of slaves on a plantation

proximity

nearness

perfidious

treacherous and deceitful

concupiscence

lustful sexual desire

inverse

something opposite or the reverse of something else; opposite or contrary

detrimental

something which would be considered harmful or injurious

repository

a place or person where large amounts of things or abstract knowledge are stored

insolence

an audacious show of disrespect toward authority

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