The System of the World Glossary

The System of the World Glossary

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Vexed

Unsettled, debated

Plausible

Reasonable, credible

Humility

Meekness, modesty

Pinafore

Collarless jumper

Fathomed

Grasped, understood

Objurgation

Harsh reprimand

Feigned

Pretended and insincere

Disconsolate

Cast down, heartbroken

Sparring

Fighting

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