chapter 1
Definition of privy
sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)
contemptuous
expressing deep hatred or disapproval (feeling that
punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
tactlessly
lacking tact; blunt
A secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust
confidence
erroneous
characterized by error
bootlegger
someone who sold alcohol illegally during Prohibition
extravagantly and tastelessly; in a way that is excessively showy
gaudily
Definition of levity
lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness
lavish abundance
prodigality
causing one to feel unsettled and/or confused
disconcerting
harrowed
distressed
To damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful, etc
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permeate
spread through
Indirect answers to avoid a question
evasions
unsuccessful; imperfectly developed; tending to cut short
abortive
Definition of decencies
Things required for a reasonable standard of life
suddenly, impulsively
impetuously
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptica
conscientiously
in a careful, thorough way