The Female Man Glossary

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The Female Man Glossary

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contemplate

view, observe

ignorance

lack of knowledge

tautology

repeat the same but in different words

pamper

coddle, indulge, spoil

puberty

sexual maturity

vat

a large tank

gear

appliance, tool

bluntness

dulling, stupidity

scribble

write carelessly

ailment

sickness

standoffish

unfriendly

narcissism

egoism, self-admiration

crescent

half-moon

censorious

critical of others, faultfinding

permanent

constant, continual

sturdy

strong, stout

bearish

rough and clumsy

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