The Subterraneans Glossary

The Subterraneans Glossary

apocalyptic

describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world

bop

dance to pop music

effeminate

having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly

egomaniac

egoist

ere

before

facetious

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

fender

a thing used to keep something off or prevent a collision, in particular

hoodlum

a person who engages in crime and violence, a hooligan or gangster

imperious

assuming power or authority without justification

incestuous

of human relations generally excessively close and resistant to outside influence

lecherous

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire

pretentious

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed

prophecy

a prediction

repertoire

a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform

revere

feel deep respect or admiration

salvation

deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ

seep

flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes

spree

sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind

subterranean

existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface

varsity

a sports team representing a school or college

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