Samuel Beckett: Plays Glossary

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Samuel Beckett: Plays Glossary

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Exasperated

Irritated

Amuck

Showing zero self-control

Mound

Heap, accumulation

Grotesque

Malformed, abnormal

Dislodge

Force out, displace

Prerogative

Entitlement, permission

Stifle

Oppress, choke

Grampus

A type of dolphin

Farandole

Cheerful dance (holding hands)

Imbecile

Thickhead, stupid person

Fumbles

Feels about, gropes

Pulverized

Minced, shredded

Obdurate

Relentless, headstrong

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