American Prometheus Glossary

by Kia Bird, Martin J. Sherwin

American Prometheus Glossary

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Inveterate

Incurable, deep seated

Lucrative

Profitable, rewarding

Inundation

Flood, overflow

Corpulent

Fat, obese

Promulgate

Spread, promote

Connoisseur

Expert, specialist

Amiss

Faulty, wrong

Evinced

Displayed, indicated

Obeisance

Adoration, respect

Repudiate

Reject, abandon

Promenade

Walk, parade

Scintillating

Bright, sparkling

Hilarity

Merriment, amusement

Proclivity

Tendency, inclination

Resolute

Purposeful

Lacerate

Shred, tear

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