The Zahir (Coelho) Glossary

The Zahir (Coelho) Glossary

correspondant

a person who writes or contributes articles to a newspaper, radio, magazine or any other broadcasting organization

suspicion

suspecting that something is wrong but without proof or any evidence

surveillance

keeping a close watch over someone or something

ignorant

lacking knowledge of information about the subject specified

zest

having a great amount of enjoyment or enthusiasm

tedium

in a state of being tired due to boredom or dullness

thrashing

being severely beaten or flogged

deign

to condescend someone with an air of superiority over the other person

persevering

to continue an action even in the face of difficulty or opposition

wretchedly

doing things in an unsatisfactory way or with feelings of bitterness or grief

consoling

comforting or giving a person hope during a time of grief or distress

scandal

an act regarded as morally wrong and offends other parties involved

diverging

separating or going in different directions

tatters

cloth or material that is torn to pieces

nom de guerre

an assumed name under which a person takes part in combat or dangerous activity

imploring

to beg or earnestly ask someone to do something

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