The Big Sea Glossary

by Langston Hughes

The Big Sea Glossary

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Impulse

a sudden desire to act

Intense

strong feeling

Exasperated

intensely irritated

Vague

uncertain

Intoxicating

heady and exciting

Devastating

feeling full of grief and sadness

Stride

walk with decisive steps

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