Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) Glossary

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Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) Glossary

Noctilucent

Emitting light in the night, often used to describe certain high-altitude clouds.

Evanescent

Fleeting or vanishing quickly, like vapor.

Pyrrhic

Describing a victory achieved at such a great cost that it is tantamount to defeat.

Lambent

Softly glowing or flickering, like the light of a candle.

Quiddity

The inherent nature or essence of something; a distinctive feature.

Amaranthine

Undying or unfading, often used poetically to describe eternal beauty or love.

Ineluctable

Unable to be resisted or avoided; inevitable.

Zephyr

A gentle, soft breeze, often from the west.

Crepuscular

Relating to twilight or active during twilight.

Malapert

Boldly disrespectful or impudent.

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Study Guide for Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)

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