Flannery O’Connor

Vocabulary – Flannery O’Connor

Literary Adjective relating to literature, writing, or the study of
literature
Writers Workshop Noun The Iowa Writers’ Workshop is a two-year residency
program which culminates in the submission of a
creative thesis
Rubbed Elbows Verb to associate with someone; to work closely with
someone.
Diagnosed Verb to identify an illness or disorder in a patient
through an interview, physical examination, and
medical tests and other procedures
Lupus Noun a long-term autoimmune disorder that may affect the
skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.
Devout Adjective Deeply committed to your religion
Complications Noun a disease or problem that arises in addition to the
initial condition or during a surgical operation
Entitled Verb The give something a title