The Foot Book Glossary

The Foot Book Glossary

Penumbra

A partial shadow, often used metaphorically to describe something on the periphery.

Dazzling

Extremely bright, impressive, or beautiful.

Winsome

Attractive or appealing in appearance or character.

Egregious

Outstandingly bad or shocking.

Adumbrate

To outline or sketch faintly; to foreshadow or symbolize.

Abeyance

A state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Munificent

Very generous or giving.

Turpitude

Depraved or wicked behavior or character.

Spurious

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Vapid

Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; dull.

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