Callirhoe Glossary

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Callirhoe Glossary

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Nereid

Greek mythological sea nymphs (Noun).

Incredible

Unbelievable, Extraordinary, Phenomenal (Adjective).

Potentate

Sovereign ruler, Monarch, Head of a state (Noun).

Devise

Conceive, Formulate, Design (Verb).

Resemble

Look like, Have a similar appearance to something (Verb).

Dissolve

Disband, Dismiss, Disestablish (Verb).

Incapable

Unequipped, Inexperience, Naïve (Adjective).

Unanimous

Undivided, Concordant, Consentient (Adjective).

Execution

Prosecution, Discharge, Implementation (Verb).

Vestibule

Hallway, Entrance hall, Lobby (Noun).

Drastic

Extreme, Substantial (Adjective).

Persuasive

Convincing, Compelling, Influential (Adjective).

Unoccupied

Vacant, Empty (Adjective).

Aflutter

Excited (Adjective).

Curiosity

Interest, Inquisitiveness (Noun).

Revile

Criticize, Censure, Condemn (Verb).

Contrive

Manage, Arrange (Verb).

Lamentation

Mourning, Moaning, Wailing (Noun).

Arrogant

Haughty, Egotistic (Adjective).

Conviction

Belief, Opinion, Judgment (Noun).

Abundance

Profusion, Amplitude, Opulence (Noun).

Magnificent

Splendid, Awesome, Admirable (Adjective).

Shiver

Shake, Tremble, Quiver (Verb).

Bewail

Bemoan, Lament, Mourn (Verb).

Benefactor

Patron, Promoter, Champion (Noun).

Conflicting

Contradictory, Incompatible (Adjective).

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Study Guide for Callirhoe

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