The Couple Next Door Glossary

The Couple Next Door Glossary

Pallor

a pale appearance, usually an indication of poor health or fear

Insinuating

to imply, show something indirectly

Alibis

claims or proofs that show that someone was not present at the crime scene when it occurred

Pummel

punch quickly several times

Cynic

a skeptic person, especially who believes that people's actions are a result of their self-interest rather than a result of looking for other people's opinions and perspectives

Lurid

sharp, vivid in color

Subdued

secluded, usually accompanied by depression and shyness

Preposterous

not making sense, odd

Quintessential

the ideal example of a specific lifestyle

Incoherent

incomprehensible

Stoic

a person who takes in mental and physical pain and does not complain

Adversity

problems and difficulties

Ostensibly

apparently

Absolved

set free of guilt

Pervert

lead astray

Corroborating

confirming

Belligerence

aggressiveness

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