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Conformity
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Acting, according to general rules
Since the boy conformed to the camp rules, he was never sent home. |
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Underpriviliged
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Needy of disadvantage; not enjoying the social or economic benefits others have.
Because there is a bad economy, many people have lost their jobs. |
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Ruefully
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regretfully, sorrowfully
After, she lost her Juicy Couture Bracelet, she spent the rest of the day being rueful. |
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Taut
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not slack; pulled tight
After, the teacher drove away, a taut girl left the building. |
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Contract
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to draw together; sink
Whenever she contracted a muscle, she saw boys run away probably because they thaought that she was going to beat them up. |
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Stupor
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State in which the mind and senses are dulled; daze
As she stupored, she missed something very important, but she didn't know what it was. |
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Stricken
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Tortured; agonized; heartbroken
Although he was stricken, he had to move on with his life a find a new girlfriend. |
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Delirious
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Wildly irrational; mentally wandering
As her mind was deliriously wandering she thought to herself, what is going to happen. |
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Clad
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Dressed; wearing
For Jessica's date she was going to clad a beutiful black dress. |
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Leery
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Wary; suspicious
Emily was leery about the man that she saw with the black hat, suit and briefcase. |
