Indian Killer Glossary

Indian Killer Glossary

generic

common and without any particular outstanding characteristic

eccentricities

personality quirks that might be deemed crazy in some people

displaced

moved or relocated from a former location or status

estranged

separated, divided or isolated from another

apocalyptic

having the essence of the end of the world; dystopian in nature

stoic

demonstrating an outward appearance of indifference or apathy

contusion

the outward signs of an injury such a bump or bruise

wield

to brandish something, usually as a weapon

reeling

stumbling as if knocked off-balance

gentrified

in a statement of improvement or renovation

haphazardly

done in a careless manner without planning or strategy

schizophrenic

displaying behavior marked by paranoia and other lack of contact with reality

swaddled

wrapped or shrouded

extinguish

to put out something in the manner putting out a fire

furrowed

wrinkled or creased

bolster

to strengthen or reinforce

debauchery

a collective term describing multiple acts of depravity

pontificating

conveying one’s moral precepts under the illusion of mere intellectual consideration

utilitarian

practical and necessary

claustrophobia

the irrational fear of enclosed spaces

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