Boy, Everywhere Glossary

By Monica Barry · Edited by Sierra Moore · Last reviewed July 06, 2023

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Written by Monica Barry

Candor

Sincerity, honesty

Vehement

Forceful, strong

Aspersion

Slander, abuse

Cognizant

Conscious, aware

Forbearance

Patience

Debacle

Collapse, failure

Extol

Praise enthusiastically

Flagrant

Obvious, evident

Gratuitous

Senseless, careless

Onerous

Difficult, heavy

Maudlin

Tearful, emotional

Palliate

Ease, diminish

Reprieve

Pardon, amnesty

Staid

Quiet, grave

Vociferous

Outspoken, direct

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