The Mirror & the Light Glossary

by Hilary Mantel

The Mirror & the Light Glossary

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Written by Suvini De Silva

rhetorical

verbal, often relating to argumentation

melancholy

sad

twinge

pain

exquisite

wonderful

dispelled

banished

obscure

unclear

cankered

destroyed by canker

strongbox

safe

upturn

rise

implore

beg

virginal

pure

diffidence

shyness

sentinel

a guard

putrid

decomposing

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