The Journey (Mary Oliver poem) Glossary

The Journey (Mary Oliver poem) Glossary

Vociferating

Speaking loudly.

Quiver

Shake involuntarily.

Yank

A sudden, sharp pull or jerk.

Rectify

Repair or fix.

Despondency

A deep, persistent sadness or sorrow, akin to melancholy.

Strutted

Walked with long, confident steps, typically in a determined manner.

Interrogated

Inquired intrusively, akin to pried.

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