Becoming Beauvoir

A spirit of friendly good-fellowship, mutual trust, and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

Their relationship was marked by intellectual camaraderie and emotional intensity.

fellowshipcompanionshipfriendshipsolidarity

impossible to remove or forget

Her experiences left an indelible impression on her.

permanentunforgettablelastingfixed

(of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works

She showed a particular interest in storytelling and began to write at a young age, foreshadowing her future as a prolific author.

productivefruitfulfertilecreative

The act of bringing someone or something under control, especially by conquest

The subjugation of indigenous peoples by colonial powers was a common practice.

conquestdominationenslavementoppression

Making something, especially an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief, continue indefinitely

Simone de Beauvoir contends that woman has historically been defined in relation to man, perpetuating a cycle of subjugation.

maintainingsustainingcontinuingpreserving

In a way that shows great attention to detail; very carefully and precisely

She meticulously organized her research notes, ensuring everything was in its proper place.

carefullypreciselythoroughlydiligently

Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status

a prestigious award

distinguishedesteemedeminentrenowned

Critical observation or examination

The company's accounts are currently under scrutiny.

examinationinspectioninvestigationobservation

Strongly influencing later developments

The book was a seminal work in the field of literary criticism.

influentialformativegroundbreakingpioneering

Very loyal and committed in attitude

She was a staunch advocate for human rights.

firmsteadfastunswervingresolute

beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing

a burgeoning market

developingexpandinggrowingflourishing

The action of travelling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it

an exploration of the Antarctic continent

expeditionjourneyvoyagediscovery