The Prophets

The Prophets Glossary

travesty

a false, absurd representation

diminish

decrease, lessen

potent

powerful, mighty

transgression

a grave sin

terrain

land or area, especially with regards to its physical features

vicious

deliberately cruel or violent

revere

respect, esteem

grievance

dissatisfaction, displeasure

redundant

needless, unnecessary due to its repetition

havoc

devastation, ruin

toubab

white people, as referred to by the enslaved

grueling

extremely tiring and demanding

nourishment

the food necessary for growth, health, and good condition

backbreaking

physically demanding

pussyfooting

act in a cautious or non-committal way

vigorously

strenuously, forcefully

deference

polite submission and respect

clammy

slightly sticky and wet

sporadic

occuring at random intervals

desecration

the violation or degradation of something sacred or holy

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