Severance Glossary

By Monica Barry · Edited by Patrick Kennedy · Last reviewed October 19, 2022

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Written by Monica Barry

Innocuous

Innocent, harmless

Recalcitrant

Contrary, difficult

Pragmatic

Realistic, practical

Fervency

Intensity of feeling

Monologue

Sermon, oration

Petulance

Bad temper

Approbation

Respect, admiration

Excruciating

Tormenting, agonizing

Appendages

Extra, additional

Velocity

Speed, tempo

Contingent

Unexpected, random

Insurgency

Active revolt

Invective

Abuse, insult

Retribution

Doom, fate

Deleterious

Injurious, damaging

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