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| Bildungsroman | A nove about the moral and psychological growth of the main character. |
| Totem | 1. An object (as an animal or object) serving as an emblan of a family or clan; also; something usually carved or painted to represent such an obbject. 2. Something that serves as an emblan or revered symbol. |
| precipitate | 1 a : falling, flowing, or rushing with steep descent b : precipitous, steep *2 : exhibiting violent or unwise speed |
| expatiate | 1 : to move about freely or at will : wander *2 : to speak or write at length or in detail |
| eponymous | 1 : of, relating to, or being one for whom something is named or is believed to be named *2 : being or having a name that is based on or derived from the name of one associated with it |
| superannuated | : incapacitated or disqualified for active duty by advanced age |
| bumptious | : presumptuously, obtusely, and often noisily self-assertive : obtrusive |
| peruse | 1 a : to examine or consider with attention and in detail b : to look over or through in a casual or cursory manner *2 : read; especially : to read over in an attentive or leisurely manner |
| yahoo | : a boorish, crass, or stupid person |
| sic | : intentionally so written—used after a printed word or passage to indicate that it is intended exactly as printed or to indicate that it exactly reproduces an original |
