Howard Nemerov: Poems Glossary

By Connie Skibinski · Edited by Jessica Jones · Last reviewed January 15, 2016

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Written by Connie Skibinski

Embraced

Hugged

Graced

Blessed

Conspiring

Plotting or scheming; planning a harmful act

Obscene

Offensive or rude

Optimist

A person who sees the good side in all situations

Patriarch

A male leader

Mild

Weak or timid

Zodiac

The collection of the 12 star signs in astronomy (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces)

Mosey

To slowly walk; amble

Mooches

Moves in a bored manner

Enraptured

Captivated, surprised by or obsessed with

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