Vile Bodies Glossary

by Evelyn Waugh

Vile Bodies Glossary

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Vile

Despicable, Sordid.

Rudimentary

Primordial, Cardinal, Embryonic.

Misgiving

Jeopardy, Incredulity, Pitfall.

Knack

Praxis, Consuetude, Flair.

Protruded

Elongate, Effervesce.

Prudence

Discretion, Sanity, Finesse.

Benignly

Obligingly, Benevolently.

Strode

Stride, Hop, Traverse.

Admonitory

Monitory, Cautionary.

Burrow

Tunnel, Grub, Bore.

Convulsive

Spasmodic, Paroxysmal.

Havoc

Ravage, Abrosia, Nip.

Smutty

Unkempt, Inane, Gaga.

Interpose

Inlay, Interpolate, Embed.

Delirious

Insentient, Unwary.

Reticent

Taciturn, Tight-lipped, Tacit.

Cordiality

Comity, Affinity.

Deuced

Vastly, Plenty.

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