Other Desert Cities Glossary

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Other Desert Cities Glossary

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To jangle

to cause a sound resembling a metallic one

To quarrel

to fight or have a disagreement

Trudging

walking slowly

To preen

(of a bird) to clean its feathers

Whimsical

fantastic or based on imagination

Mollify

to ease someone's anxiety or worries

To knob

to have sex with someone

Sardonic

mocking or cynical

Hyacinth

a plant similar to a lily

Plaguy

troublesome or annoying

Exquisite

extremely beautiful or delicate

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