Spontaneous Combustion
(noun) the random occurrence of individuals catching fire, it often results in an intense heat which burns the victim to ashes, often considered supernatural to some degree
Demure
(adjective) a shy and reserved nature, usually used as a feminine trait
Saunter
(verb) to walk with gusto, move with some importance or passion
Liable
(adjective) to be at fault for, have the blame laid on you
“Being all colored”
(phrase) to be angry, a reference to how the face turns red when angered
“Story king”
(term) one who lies or makes up stories as excuses, one who constantly lies
Mojo woman
(noun) a woman who, in folklore, has some power of dark/black magic, usually associated with Voodoo
Canonized
(verb) to be made into a saint
Battered
(adjectives) beaten or abused, usually used to talk about abused housewives
Biddies
(noun) old women
Jubilant
(adjective) very happy, having a great joy
“Old lines”
(term) skin lines on the forehead created from stress or work
Hegemony
(noun) leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others
Patron Saint
(noun) the protecting or guiding saint of a person or place
Death Row
(noun) a prison block or section for prisoners sentenced to death
Composure
(noun) the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
Resent
(verb) feel bitterness or indignation at a circumstance, action, or person
Contemplate
(verb) think profoundly and at length; meditate.
Repent
(verb) feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin
Performative
(adj.) relating to or of the nature of dramatic or artistic performance
