The Female Persuasion Glossary

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The Female Persuasion Glossary

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Cessation

Closure, termination

Feigned

Pretended

Transpired

Became apparent, turned out

Perpetual

Immortal, immutable

Swath

Broad area or strip

Somnolence

Drowsiness, sleepiness

Myriads

Quantities, multitude

Seething

Filled with intensified anger

Unfathomable

Profound, cryptic, deep

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Study Guide for The Female Persuasion

The Female Persuasion study guide contains a biography of Meg Wolitzer, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

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