At the Bottom of the River Glossary

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At the Bottom of the River Glossary

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Harridan

an angry woman

To exorcize

to eradicate

Paltry

small and insignificant

Coagulated

grouped together tightly

Progenitor

creator

Motley

mismatched

Overblown

exaggerated

Sordid

dishonest

Staunched

(in this context) committed to a cause

Odium

extreme hatred and contempt

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