Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora Glossary

By Monica Barry · Edited by Sierra Moore · Last reviewed July 17, 2022

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Written by Monica Barry

Succouring

Assisting, aiding

Visage

Aspect, features

Protracted

Interminable, prolonged

Impetous

Hasty, impulsive

Countenance

Facial expression

Prodigal

Reckless, impudent

Abstinence

Chastity, virginity

Precipitation

Hastiness, rush

Munificent

Bountiful, magnanimous

Convulsive

Uncontrollable, jerky

Clamorous

Noisy, shouting

Remonstrance

Reproachful protest

Incredulous

Suspicious, disbelieving

Sententious

Pious, moralizing

Rivulet

Small stream

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