Lexicographer-ing. Part Three&Four.

The Part Three section of Woman Warrior is from pages 36-45. Part Four is from pages 46-53. Again, my source is an online dictionary.

PART THREE
Page 37:
~fiefdoms-Something over which one dominant person or group exercises control

Page 38:
~combatants-a person or a combat vehicle that takes part in armed strife.
~palanquins-A covered litter carried on poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, formerly used in eastern Asia.

Page 40:
~Fontanel-a space covered by membrane between the bones of the fetal or young skull.
~pheasant-Any of several other birds that resemble the pheasant

Page 42:
~inaugurated-to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin
~commended-To express approval of; praise
~loath-unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse

Page 43:
~abacus-a device for making arithmetic calculations, made with a frame set with rods on which beads are moved.

Page 44:
~reprieve-any respite or temporary relief.


Page 45:
~exorcised-to free (a person, place, etc.) of evil spirits or malignant influences.


PART FOUR
Page 48:
~deigned-To think it appropriate to one's dignity; condescend

Page 50:
~communes-To be in a state of intimate, heightened sensitivity and receptivity, as with one's surroundings

Page 51:
~faggots-a disparaging term for a homosexual man.
~unobtrusively-not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive

Page 52:
~flotage-floating power; buoyancy.

Page 53:
~concession-the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument
~dissimilar-not similar; unlike; different.
~vengeance-an act or opportunity of inflicting such trouble