A Single Man Glossary

by Christopher Isherwood

A Single Man Glossary

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Spasm

Muscle cramp

Shamble

Havoc, muddle

Deflected

Sidetracked, diverted

Flaccid

Sagging, unfirm

Lithe

Acrobatic, supple

Petulant

Huffy, sulky

Warped

Distorted, strange

Discomfiture

Distress, confusion

Persecution

Maltreatment, torment

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