Swiftly Tilting Planet Glossary

by Madeleine L'Engle

Swiftly Tilting Planet Glossary

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Despodency

Gloom, discouragement

Ambivalent

Undecided, doubtful

Accede

Agree to a request

Cogent

Logical, compelling

Abjured

Denied, renounced

Eclectic

Broad, extensive

Expiated

Made amends for

Vestibule

Entrance hall

Nebulous

Blurred, indistinct

Pedantry

Precision, formalism

Mitigation

Easing, alleviation

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