The Owl and the Pussy-Cat Glossary

by Edward Lear

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat Glossary

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Internecine

Destructive to both sides in a conflict.

Panacea

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly.

Abstruse

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time.

Moribund

At the point of death; in terminal decline.

Pusillanimous

Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

Obsequious

Excessively eager to please or obey.

Perturbation

A state of anxiety or uneasiness.

Recapitulate

To summarize or restate the main points of something.

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