"It Had to Be Murder" and Other Stories Glossary

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"It Had to Be Murder" and Other Stories Glossary

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discretion

careful application of prudent judgment

unscathed

displaying a lack of harm after undergoing normally hurtful circumstances

irresolution

show of weakness through indecision

floundering

in a state of struggle marked by stumbling or faltering actions

imponderable

something that is enigmatic or incalculable

amatory

a situation expressing erotic desire or romantic passion

salubrious

healthy, wholesome and beneficial to one's well-being

timorously

done in a nervous or diffident manner

kibitzing

chatting informally in a gossipy manner

scrounge

to scavenge or rummage for odds and ends

mentholated

infused with a minty aroma or taste

eminently

exceptionally or exceedingly done

galvanic

having an electrifiying or exhilarating effect

compunction

a demonstration of reluctance or regret about doing something

cherubic

an angelic state of innocence, at least in appearance

baleful

threatening or menacing in demeanor

chortle

slight laugh like a chuckle or snicker

paroxysm

sudden and random spasm or seizure

carbuncle

a lump abscess like a blister or boil

lambent

glowing or luminous

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