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Earnest - Glossary of Terms a christening: a ceremony of baptism Anabaptist: a radical Christian sect that saw christening as a confirmation of faith so deemed it inappropriate for infants and supported adult baptism, instead apoplexy: a fit of extreme anger that causes death; a stroke bunburying: inventing a false person to allow one to leave one's own unpleasant situation credulity: tending to believe too quickly effrontery: presumptuousness Egeria: a Roman nymph who advised a king; any female advisor Gorgon: in Greek mythology, the three sisters including Medusa who had snakes for hair; here, an ugly or terrifying woman horticultural: having to do with a garden lorgnette: a pair of eyeglasses with a handle misanthrope: one who hates people perambulator: baby carriage portmanteau: a large, hinged leather suitcase quixotic: idealistic without being pratical; seeking something unattainable salver: tray for serving food and/or drinks smart: well-dressed the Club: private location where men gather together to drink, discuss politics, gossip, and smoke
