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coquettish |
behaving in such a way as to suggest sexual attraction; flirtatious; coy "Mademoiselle Bourienne was the same coquettish, self-satisfied girl, enjoying every moment of her existence and full of joyous hopes for the future." |
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cadaverous |
resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony "His cadaverous face was beyond frightful." |
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August |
respected and impressive "She was in august company." |
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Rictus |
A fixed grimace or grin. "Frederick turned his head away to gaze outside the coach; the rictus on his face explained his reticence to speak." |
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reticence |
disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved; reluctant or restrainced |
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carafe |
a wide-mouthed glass or metal bottle with a lip or spout, for holding and serving beverages
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ablutions |
a cleansing with water or other liquid, usually as a religious ritual; the washing of the hands, face, or body |
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acuity |
sharpness, acuteness, keeness "His acuity at solving mystery novels was beyond compare." |
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harridan |
a scolding, vicious woman; shrew, hag |
