Dial A for Aunties Glossary

By Monica Barry · Edited by Sierra Moore · Last reviewed August 20, 2022

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Written by Monica Barry

Inoculate

Immunize, inject

Licentious

Sinful, immoral

Parcity

Sparingness, smallness

Maverick

Rebel, outsider

Incumbent

Essential, mandatory

Invective

Curse, reproach

Officious

Intrusive, meddling

Obdurate

Immovable, stubborn

Pejorative

Insulting, abusive

Mendacious

False, dishonest

Preclude

Block, prevent

Quaint

Attractive, charming

Sobriety

Moderation, temperance

Pithy

Brief, concise

Rescinding

Reversing, nullifying

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