Indian Literature Vocab
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jordan_erin on May 16, 2012
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Vocabulary lists from "A Well in India", "Shooting An Elephant", and the Ramayana. (Ramayana should be italicised.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 corrode | (v.) destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action |
| torpid | (adj.) mentally or physically inactive; lethargic |
| sludge | (n.) thick, soft, wet mud |
| surmount | (v.) stand or be placed on top of |
| audacity | (n.) the willingness to take bold risks |
| indignation | (n.) anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment |
| fetid**** | (adj.) smelling extremely unpleasant |
| assertive | (adj.) having or showing a confident or forceful personality |
| strife | (n.) angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues, conflict |
| instigate | (v.) to bring about or initiate (an action or event) |
| intolerable | (adj.) unable to be endured |
| saecula saeculorum**** | Latin phrase meaning "for ages of ages" or "forever and ever", eternity |
| squalid**** | (adj.) {of a place} extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect |
| jostle**** | (v.) push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd |
| garish | (adj.) obtrusively bright and showy; lurid |
| muster | (v.) summon up (a particular feeling, attitude, or response) |
| dispel | (v.) make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear |
| staunch | (adj.) loyal and committed in attitude |
| plunge | (v.) jump or dive quickly and energetically |
| reverberate**** | (v.) {of a loud noise} be repeated several times as an echo |
| commencement**** | (n.) the start; beginning |
| twang | (v.) make or cause to make such a sound |
| invariably | (adv.) in every case or on every occasion |
| divert | (v.) cause {something or someone} to change course or turn from one direction to another |
| auspicious | (adj.) conducive to success; favorable |
| impervious | (v.) {impervious to} - unable to be affected by |
| parry**** | (v.) ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove |
| of no avail | {phrase} not very (or not at all) effective or successful |
| pulverize**** | (v.) reduce to fine particles |
| illusion | (n.) a deceptive appearance or impression |
| allusion | (n.) an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference |
| esoteric | (adj.) intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest |
| grapple | (v.) engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle |
| pristine**** | (adj.) in its original condition; unspoiled |
| cherish | (v.) hold (something) dear |
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