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| Rumble (v) - To engage in a gang fight. rumble with rivals |
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| Mugged (v) - To threaten or assault (a person) with the intent to rob. mugged for money |
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| Lynx (n) - Any of several wildcats having soft thick fur, a black-tipped short tail, and tufted ears. |
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| Stupor (n) - A state of mental numbness, as that resulting from shock; a daze. He was in a stupor due to the news of the death. |
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| Bawl (v) - To cry or sob loudly; wail. She bawled at the funeral. |
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| Reckless (adj) - Heedless or careless. her reckless behavior |
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| Conviction (n) - A fixed or strong belief. His conviction is to treat others as he would like to be treated |
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| Amplify (v) - To make larger or more powerful; increase. to amplify a noise |
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| Stifle (v) - To interrupt or cut off. to stifle a voice |
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| Menace (n) - A possible danger; a threat. Air pollution is a menace to our health. |
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| Leery (adj) - Suspicious or distrustful. I’m leery of his financial advice. |
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| Vacant (adj) - Not occupied or put to use, empty. a vacant lot |
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| Nonchalant (adj) - Seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent, not caring. drove his car with nonchalant abandon |
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| Incredulous (adj) - Skeptical; disbelieving. an incredulous stare |
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| Stocky (adj) - Solidly built; sturdy, plump. a stocky horse |
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| Roguish (adj) - Deceitful; unprincipled, playful. a roguish smile |
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| Taut (adj) - Pulled or drawn tight. a taut rope |
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| Feverish (adj) - Intense agitation, emotion, or activity. a feverish excitement |
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| Triumph (n) - To be victorious or successful; win. a triumph over an obstacle |
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Writhed (v) - to twist the body about, as in pain The child writhed in pain.
Writhed (v) - to twist the body about, as in pain The child writhed in pain. |
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| Editorial (n) - An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers. an editorial page |
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| Aloof (adj) - Distant physically or emotionally; non-emotional, or non-caring. an aloof teenager |
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Elite (n) - A group or class of persons or a member of such a group or class, enjoying superior
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| Stammer (v) - To speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions. to stammer over a speech |
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| Premonition (n) - A warning in advance. He had a vague premonition of danger. |
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| Reluctant (adj) - Offering resistance; opposing. The student showed reluctance to the instructions |
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| Sullen (adj) - Gloomy or somber in tone her sullen remarks |
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| Gallant (adj) - Smartly or boldly stylish; dashing. a gallant knight in shining armor |
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| Detach (v) - Separate; disconnect. to detach from your friends |
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Indignant (adj) - angered at something unjust or wrong. an indignant look due to the judge’s unfair verdict
Indignant (adj) - angered at something unjust or wrong. an indignant look due to the judge’s unfair verdict |
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| Perpetual (adj)- continuing or enduring forever perpetual smile |
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| Gnaw (v)- to bite or chew The rumor seemed to gnaw at her. |
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| Reprimand (v)- to scold or rebuke severely. She reprimands her daughter for eating too much candy |
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| Befuddle (v)- to confuse (with words) befuddle her words in her speech |
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| Inept (adj)- generally awkward; inappropriate He was inept at cards. |
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| Cajole (v) – to persuade with flattery or gentle urging to cajole a teacher with compliments |
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| Callow (adj) – immature, inexperienced a callow youth |
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| Malinger (v) – to pretend illness to avoid work or duty He says he’s ill, but I think he is malingering. |
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| Vigilant (adj) – very alert, watchful The vigilant security guard noticed a suspicious movement. |
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| Sagacious (adj) – wise, shrewd, very discerning a sagacious lawyer |
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| Copious (adj) – plentiful in number; abundant copious amount of food |
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| Deft (adj) – quick, skillful a deft mechanic |
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| Apathy (n) – a lack of concern or feeling; indifference His apathy was demonstrated through his imcomplete assignments. |
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| Fervent (adj) – ardent, showing great emotion; impassioned her fervent passion |
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| Preclude (v) – to make impossible preclude the event from happening |
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| Dexterity (n)- skill, cleverness or agility He showed dexterity in chess. |
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| Charismatic (adj)- possessing spiritual power The psychic claimed to be charismatic. |
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| Lackadaisical (adj)- without interest or lazy They sat in the sun lackadaisical. |
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| Nimbly (adv)- lively, brisk or with rapid movement She nimbly floated among the field. |
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| Trudge (v)- to walk tirelessly He will trudge along today because he is tired. |
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| Depict (v)- to represent or describe depict in a painting |
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| Atrocity (n)- behavior or action that is wicked or ruthless World War II was an atrocity to the world |
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| Emaciate (v)- to make abnormally thin or lean The Jews were emaciated during this time. |
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| Espouse (v)- to adopt or embrace; to make one’s own The class should espouse their ideas together |
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| Heinous (adj)- wicked or villainous Hitler did heinous things. |
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| Revulsion (n)- a strong feeling of dislike or distaste I have revulsion to sweet potatoes. |
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| Wallow (v)- to roll about or lie in something She wallows in self pity. |
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Quintessential (n)- the most perfect example of someone or something The youngest brother was
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| Regime (n)- a ruling system or a government in power The Nazi regime was very powerful. |
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| Incessant (adj)- uninterrupted, ceaseless or unending The bugle made incessant noise. |
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| Indisposed (adj) - disinclined or unwilling; averse indisposed to help |
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| Speculation (n) - the contemplation or consideration of some subject a moment’s speculation |
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| Humanitarian (adj) - having concern for people a grand humanitarian gesture |
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| Subtly (adv) - skillful, clever, or ingenious subtly use the power |
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| Eradicated (v) - to remove or destroy utterly eradicated evil from the world |
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| Terse (adj)- neatly or very precise She made a terse remark. |
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Appease (v)- to satisfy or relieve She will appease the baby by feeding her.
Appease (v)- to satisfy or relieve She will appease the baby by feeding her. |
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| Quarrel (v)- to disagree; to end a friendship They quarrel, but then they are best friends again |
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| Unison (n)- all together They sang in unison. |
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| Glibly (adv)- insincerely or thoughtlessly She glibly offered her a compliment. |
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| Succumbs (v) - to give up or give in one person succumbs to its power |
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| Roiling (v) - (intransitive); to be in a state of turbulence or agitation roiling mass of clouds |
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| Roused (v) - to stir or incite to anger; to awaken the pirate was roused from his sleep |
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| Euphoric (adj) - feeling of happiness The euphoric feeling came over me |
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| Converged (v) - to tend to meet in a point or line the ships converged on the horizon |
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| Sauntered (v) - to walk at a leisurely pace; stroll sauntered over to me |
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| Acutely (adj) - sharp or severe in effect; intense acutely aware |
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| Anguished (adj) - agonizing physical or mental pain; torment anguished cries |
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| Savoring (v) - to appreciate fully; enjoy or relish savoring the moment |
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| Infernal (adj) - extremely troublesome; annoying infernal little girl |
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