Gardens in the Dunes Glossary

by Leslie Marmon Silko

Gardens in the Dunes Glossary

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Restraint

Control, Discipline, Sobriety (Noun).

Commotion

Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult (Noun).

Indignantly

Aggrievedly, Resentfully, Discontentedly (Adverb).

Scavenge

Search, Rummage, Forage (Verb).

Retrieve

Recover, Recoup, Regain (Verb).

Reluctant

Unwilling, Disinclined, Uninterested (Adjective).

Precipitous

Rash, Impulsive, Imprudent (Adjective).

Delicacy

Grace, Elegance, Fineness (Noun).

Sanctuary

Refuge, Haven, Shelter (Noun).

Debris

Rubbish, Refuse, Detritus (Noun).

Shivering

Trembling, Quivering, Shaking (Adjective).

Compliment

Tribute, Accolade, Commendation (Noun).

Clattering

Rattling, Clanking, Clinking (Noun).

Vigorously

Strenuously, Strongly, Powerfully (Adverb).

Succulent

Juicy, Pulpy, Luscious (Adjective).

Recline

Lie down, Lean back (Verb).

Wiggle

Jiggle, Twitch, Flutter (Verb).

Precarious

Uncertain, Insecure, Unpredictable (Adjective).

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