A Haunting in Venice Glossary

By Monica Barry · Edited by Jessica Fonvergne · Last reviewed November 21, 2023

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Written by Monica Barry

Surreptitious

Secret, sneaky

Galvanized

Shocked, startled

Metricious

Flashy, gaudy

Petulance

Impatience

Unscrupulous

Shameless, amoral

Doggerel

Poetry with irregular rhythm

Incredulous

Disbelieving, doubtful

Fortified

Protected, strengthened

Cascading

Pouring downwards

Obstinate

Stubborn, inflexible

Invective

Abuse, insult

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