The Woman Who Had Two Navels

The Woman Who Had Two Navels Glossary

corrupt

involved in dishonest practices for personal gains

abolish

put an end to something

beget

bring something about or create something

spectacles

eyeglasses

cagey

guarded and reluctant to give information; secretive

primly

formally and respectably

coy

feigned shyness so as to be alluring

Manila

capital of the Philippines; a port city on the island of Luzon

Philippines

Southeast Asian country comprising 7,000 islands, historically colonized by Spain and ruled by the United States before achieving independence as a Republic in 1946

Filipino

a native or national of the Philippines

midriff

midsection of the torso; stomach

eligible

suitable as a partner in marriage

astonishment

extreme surprise

bouquet

assortment of flowers arranged together

honeymoon

a trip taken by a newly married couple after their wedding

cosmopolitan

involving people of different cultures

gleaming

brightly shining

vexation

annoyance

shabby

worn-out; in bad condition due to use

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