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Elective
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permitting a choice
An elective course was missing from the school brochure. |
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Conviction
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the act or process of convicting of a crime especially in a court of law
The conviction was given by the judge and it was severely harsh. |
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Quiver
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a case for carrying or holding arrows
The young bowman loved his colorful quiver. |
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Bluff
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to deceive by pretending to know something
Bluffing was natural to the world champion of poker. |
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Scowled
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to express with a frowning facial expression
The girl scowled at her teacher for giving out the wrong answer. |
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Portly
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rather heavy or fat
The portly bussiness man always enjoyed a meal at Mcdonalds |
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Linger
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to pass time
We lingered away the whole summer at the beach. |
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Sheepishly
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embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish
He sheepishly admitted his wrongdoing. |
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Ferocity
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savage fierceness
The dog's ferocity was defiant. |
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Trudge
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to walk, especially laboriously or wearily
to trudge up a long flight of steps. |
