Swami and Friends

Swami and Friends Glossary

Embankment

Dam, pier, dike

Fanatic

Extremist, dogmatist, maniac

Trod

Stomp, plod, tramp

Wretch

Lowly, ill-fated

Parry

Defense, protection, back away

Onslaught

Invasion, attack, charge

Prod

Poke, jab, thrust

Lavatory

Latrine, privy, toilet

Sychophancy

Flattery, toadyism, taffy

Blither

Nonchalant, unconcerned, jolly

Incongruities

Disqualification, ineptness

Bestow

Provide, confer, present

Hurl

Toss, throw, fling

Wring

Twist, scrunch, crinkle

Denouement

Epilogue, conclusion, finale

Vigorous

Active, spirited, strong

Denunciation

Stigmatization, allegation, rebuke

Rhetoric

Eloquence, command of language

Vague

Unreadable, hazy, obscure

Veranda

Balcony, porch, gallery

Drone

Slacker, dangler, dawdle

Heap

Piel, stack, load

Scripture

Manuscript, sacred writings

Cleave

Split, rip off, intersect

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