The Selection

The Selection Glossary

deity

a god

plausible

superficially fair, reasonable or valuable

sedition

incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority

ambivalent

having or showing multiple simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something or someone

vivacious

lively in temper, conduct, or spirit

wistful

full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy

destitute

lacking something needed or desirable; suffering extreme poverty

tangible

capable of being perceived, especially by the sense of touch

tryst

an agreement (as between lovers) to meet

opulent

amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentation

baffle

to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling them

chide

to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke

decorum

propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance

endearing

arousing feelings of affection or admiration

heathen

of or relating to people or nations that do not acknowledge the God of the Bible

imply

to express indirectly

incompatible

incapable of association or harmonious coexistence

lament

to mourn aloud

liberate

to set free

patron

a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer

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