Ten Little Indians Glossary

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shaman

a person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits

nostalgia

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

reverential

deep respect for someone or something

illicit

illegal

optimistic

hopeful and confident about the future

cowardly

lacking courage.

rightfully

having a legally or morally just claim

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