“1491” by Charles C. Mann Preface and Introduction Glossary

PROCLIVITY: noun. A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.”a proclivity for hard work”

ADUMBRATE: verb. Indicate faintly. Foreshadow or symbolize. Overshadow.

EPIDEMIOLOGY: noun. the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.

PALYNOLOGY: noun. the study of pollen grains and other spores, especially as found in archaeological or geological deposits.

INTERLOPER: noun. A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

PANOPLY: noun. A complete or comprehensive collection of things. A splendid display.

TUMULT: noun. A loud, confused noise, specially one caused by a large mass of people. Confusion or disorder.