Penpal Glossary

Penpal Glossary

arbitrarily

Randomly; chosen with no particular intent toward grouping or preference.

jubilation

An overwhelming sense of joy and celebration.

transcribe

The process of transforming spoke words into a written record.

pervasive

Universally prevalent; possessing the quality of being such that no matter where you turn, escape is impossible.

extrapolate

The process of extricating known factual information for the purpose of applying that information to a scenario where the outcome is not known for sure.

makeshift

A temporary DIY solution.

foliage

Leaves, shrubs, plants and other types of vegetation.

surreal

Having a dreamlike aspect; weird and unreal like nightmare.

obliterated

Annihilated; destroyed beyond all recognition.

incomprehensible

Incapable of being understood.

incriminating

Compromising; damning; information capable of tying someone to a misdeed.

frantic

In an agitated state of anxiety.

despondent

Disconsolate and forlorn within a state of melancholic hopelessness.

exodus

A mass migration.

contextualize

Analysis of a word or situation within its placement of nearby words or situations for the purpose of understanding the true meaning.

incongruity

A lack of harmony between things; disjointed; out of step.

discern

To perceive or apprehend; to make things out.

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