Children of Time Glossary

by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Children of Time Glossary

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Truculence

Cruel, destructive

Coax

To persuade, sway

Tacit

Unspoken, silent

Senile

Showing the weaknesses of old age

Wistful

Thoughtful, sad

Ere

Before

Wilt

To fade, to wither

Laudable

Praiseworthy, admirable

Inclement

Severe, extremely cold

Feign

To pretend, to fake

Sallow

Jaundiced, pallid

Suppliant

Pleading, imploring, begging

Respite

Break, rest

Wan

Pale, unhealthy

Fidgety

Nervous, restless

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