Seeing Is Defining Vocabulary from James Baldwin.

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Seeing Is Defining Vocabulary from James Baldwin

Elliptical Possessing an ambiguous, confusing or circular character

Expatriate To be banished, or to withdraw residence or allegiance from one’s native country

Profound Penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding

Serene Calm, peaceful or tranquil; unruffled

Intrinsic A trait, quality or characteristic that is natural, internal or innate

Maverick A person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas

Polemic A controversial argument that is highly critical of an opposing point of view, opinion, idea, etc.