The Book of Joan Glossary

by Lidia Yuknavitch

The Book of Joan Glossary

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Dirge

Mournful song

Proclivity

Tendency

Rancorous

Vindictive

Irreverence

Disrespect

Retaliation

Repayment, punishment

Repercussion

Echo, reflection

Ruth

Compassion, sympathy

Wreak

To cause damage

Impetuous

Hasty, impulsive

Colloquy

Negotiation

Gratuitous

Groundless, unreasonable

Leeway

Freedom

Harrow

Distress, upsetting

Somnolent

Sleepy

Culpable

Deserving blame

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