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Elective
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an optional study; a course that a student may select from among alternatives.
I chose orchestra as my elective |
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Conviction
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a fixed or firm belief.
I stand by my convictions. |
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Quiver
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to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously;
I quivered when i looked inside my closet. |
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Bluff
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to mislead by a display of strength, self-confidence
During poker i bluffed and nobody knew. |
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Scowled
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to have a gloomy or threatening look
I scowled at the sight of my meanest teacher. |
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Portly
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rather heavy or fat; stout; corpulent.
The portly man was jumping on the diving board then it broke. |
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Linger
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to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave
Bobby lingered in the locker room too long. |
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Sheepishly
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embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish.
"I'm sorry i broke the glass," he said sheepishly |
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Ferocity
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a ferocious quality or state; savage fierceness.
The ferocity of the bear injured many people. |
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Trudge
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To walk in a laborious, heavy-footed way
Bobby trudged tiredly toward home after he finished hockey practice. |
