A Vindication of the Rights of Men Glossary

by Mary Wollstonecraft

A Vindication of the Rights of Men Glossary

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relish

flavor or great enjoyment

effusion

eruption, outbreak, outburst

vindication

protection

epistle

letter

contend

argue, dispute

flimsy

unconvincing, not solid in reasoning

extenuating

softening and mollifying

to be apt

to be inclined, disposed to do smth

venial

the one, which can be excused

enliven

encourage

ostentatious

boastful and showy

vitiate

reduce the merit or capability of

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