a short novel or a long short story, typically having fewer conflicts than a novel but more complicated ones than a short story

nouvelle
the quality of showing generosity in regard to what one possesses, especially money

munificence
showing generosity in respect of one's possessions, such as time, money, etc.

munificent
to publish an incorrect statement in order to harm someone's good reputation

diffamer, calomnier
the ceremonial pouring of a liquid, usually wine, serves as an offering to a deity in rituals

libation
the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

carrefour, croisement, intersection
a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

tournant, moment critique
to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations

invoquer
suffering from a mental condition that consists of constantly being concerned, anxious, or worried about one's health and becoming ill

hypocondriaque
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, and defined as the side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle

hypoténuse
significantly threatening in way that makes one feel scared or anxious

grave, sérieux
