Blowback Glossary

By ahmad guaffar · Edited by Jessica Jones · Last reviewed April 10, 2016

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Perpetuating

To make something last indefinitely, basically making something last forever or unlimited period of time. Comes from the Latin word "Perpetuus".

Perplexed

Completely baffled, puzzled, and confused. Comes from the latin word "Plectere".

Sauntered

Walk in a relaxed manner, or slow manner, Not being in a hurry. Uncertain origins

Swift

Making something happen quite quickly and/or Promptly, or moving something move with great speed. Derived from the Old English Word "Swïfan"

Foreign

Unfamiliar, something not from a certain place. Derived from the Latin word "Fores"

Unnatural

Abnormal, different from normal, not made in nature so it is artificial. From Late middle English era.

Intense

Strong feeling, strength, high or extreme degree. Derived from Latin word "Intendere".

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