The Neon Bible Glossary

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The Neon Bible Glossary

incapacitated

losing function; a disadvantage because of a specific issue

mimicry

making fun of; mocking a particular person; a word often used to describe the demeanor of John Kennedy Toole

diverse

more variation in urbanization

posthumous

fame or identification after a certain death; the fame that Toole got was posthumous

secluded

separated in one area; not conjoined or together

wry

mocking humor and remarks; another aspect of Toole's persona to his friends

legacy

a line of succession, something left behind for another person to take care of

elocution

successfully conveying or clearly speaking about the specific topic; Toole had experience perfecting his elocution with a tutor

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