Doctor Zhivago Glossary

Doctor Zhivago Glossary

virtue

behaviour showing high moral standards

insomnia

inability to sleep.

locomotive

a powered railway vehicle

transfiguring

to transform to a more beautiful being

absolute

complete

abolished

to get rid of

sublime

of great excellence

Fleeting

brief

Fine

of high quality

Firm

unyielding

Grave

serious

Vital

very important

Sincere

honest

Courage

bravery

Intimidate

to make someone do one’s bidding

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