The Madonna of Excelsior Glossary

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Written by Tasha Roy

Annihilated

Completely ruined, obliterated

Pandemonium

Place of commotion, wild uproar

Effusive

Lavish, extravagant, unrestrained

Contortion

Twisted state

Impromptu

Unstudied, unprepared

Interlude

Halt, stop, break

Poignant

Baleful, sad

Copulate

Mate, have one's way

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