The Drought Glossary

by J.G. Ballard

The Drought Glossary

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Untinctured

Unaffected, untouched

Plausible

Likely, credible

Ambivalent

Doubtful, uncertain

Fallacious

Incorrect, wrong

Nuances

Shades, variations

Geriatric

Related to older people

Fulminating

Attacking, protesting

Squandered

Misused, wasted

Ebriety

Intoxication

Amalgamation

Union, blend

Insatiable

Hungry, eager

Disparage

Minimize, dismiss

Incited

Stimulated, encouraged

Galvanizing

Shocking, motivating

Aspersion

Abuse, criticism

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