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skittering
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To move rapidly along a surface
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caricature
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a picture, description ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things
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buoyent
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tending to float in a fluid
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sojourn
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a temporary stay
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abominable
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very unpleasant; disagreeable
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pariah
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any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided.
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pannikin
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a small pan or metal cup
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laden
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to load oppressively; burden
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plaintive
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expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful:
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rosette
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any arrangement, part, object, or formation more or less resembling a rose.
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intimations
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to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest.
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succulent
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full of juice; juicy
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scuffle
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to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner
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oscillated
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to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does.
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velocipede
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a vehicle, usually having two or three wheels, that is propelled by the rider.
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wisp
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a handful or small bundle of straw, hay, or the like.
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thrifty
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saving or sparing; not wasteful
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sodden
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soaked with liquid or moisture; saturated
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detente
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A relaxing or easing, as of tension between rivals
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tumultuous
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full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar
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accrue
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to happen or result as a natural growth, addition,
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obscurity
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the state or quality of being obscure
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vexations
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The act of annoying, irritating, or vexing
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tangible
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capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
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punctual
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strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late; prompt.
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