Female Essayists

Mr. McEachern (France)
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  1. anthropomorphize
    ascribe human features to something
  2. archetypal
    of an original pattern on which other things are modeled
  3. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  4. discernment
    the cognitive condition of someone who understands
  5. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  6. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  7. unabashed
    not embarrassed
  8. exasperated
    greatly annoyed; out of patience
  9. disgruntled
    in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
  10. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  11. terra firma
    the solid part of the earth's surface
  12. ensconce
    fix firmly
  13. ignoble
    dishonorable in character or purpose
  14. inexplicable
    incapable of being explained or accounted for
  15. supposition
    a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
  16. circumspection
    the trait of being cautious and sensible
  17. zest
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  18. cumber
    hold back
  19. futile
    producing no result or effect
  20. benignant
    pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
Created on Tue Sep 17 08:41:44 EDT 2024

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