Eragon Vocabulary

Front

Who is a "troubadour"?

Back

A singer of folk songs.

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What does "proffer" mean?

Back

To present for acceptance or rejection.

Front

What is the meaning of "corpulence"?

Back

Excessively large.

Front

What does "reproachful" mean?

Back

Expressing disapproval.

Front

What does "garish" mean?

Back

Tastelessly showy.

Front

Define "metaphor".

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Front

What is the meaning of "ephemeral"?

Back

Lasting for a very short time.

Front

Define "juxtaposition".

Back

The act of placing two or more things side by side to compare or contrast them.

Front

What does "nostalgia" mean?

Back

A sentimental longing for the past.

Front

What is the meaning of "dichotomy"?

Back

A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.