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NOUN - Sway, Wave
eg. The stillness was disturbed by an almost unnoticable, yet measurable undulation of the tide. |
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ADJECTIVE - attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
eg. He watched her furtive glances from a distance.
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ADJECTIVE - eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
eg. They behaved in the most brutal and truculent manner.
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ADJECTIVE - believing the worst of others, especially that all acts are selfish.
eg. I'm quite cynical about whether politicians genuinely do good deeds for others rather than for publicity.
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ADJECTIVE - not showing due respect for another person.
eg. Even though Mary needed a new vacuum cleaner, the impudent attitude of the sales clerk made her decide to leave the store.
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